Songs Of Conquest is a turn-based strategy game where players can build their kingdoms, explore distant lands and battle for dominance in single player campaigns, online and local multiplayer or skirmishes. In battle, players will take control of a wide range of combat units as well as Wielders, unique hero units that can control magic and buff their troops, as well as cast destructive spells on their foes. The game will also launch into Early Access with a map editor that will give players the tools to create their own adventures and share their creations with others.
Songs Of Conquest is brought to life by an original take on pixel art design, allowing players to explore a unique and beautiful fantasy setting. The in-game world is teeming with noble knights, nefarious necromancers and forest Faey locked in battle over power and territory. Players will encounter four distinct factions, each with their own unique aesthetics, gameplay and hero units, ranging from the noble knights of Arleon and the mysterious Barony of Loth to the swamp dwellers of the Rana tribes or the mercenaries of Barya.
Songs Of Conquest is defined by its unique combat system, utilising hero units known as Wielders, each with their own affinity to a specific set of magic spells that buff their troops, rain destruction on their enemies or grant players extra turns and combat options. Each of the four factions prioritises a different magic school, and the Wielders’ mana resource, known as Essence, comes directly from the number and size of its army.
Coffee Stain Publishing and Lavapotion are delighted to announce that Songs Of Conquest will launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 12, 2024!
“At the start of all this, we never really gave releasing on consoles a second thought.” Carl Toftfelt, Lead Game Designer at Lavapotion, reflects on development. “Turn-based strategies like these are inherently tied to computers, and all of us played games like Heroes of Might and Magic and King’s Bounty on PCs. But when I first picked up the controller to test an early port though, I realised how well it all fit together - the fantasy setting, holding a controller, sitting on a sofa watching the TV screen and just enjoying playing. We can’t wait to see if console players think the same!”
Developer Lavapotion recently announced a major DLC titled ‘Vanir’ that will be coming in Winter 2024, introducing a new faction inspired by Scandinavian folklore, as well as new maps and hero units to control.
Key Features:
- Adventure Awaits: Explore a wide variety of maps with diverse enemies and valuable loot. Venture into contrasting biomes with unique enemy factions, environments and battlefields.
- Build an Empire: Manage resources, research new advancements and expand your kingdom. Plan your towns to match your play style - will you utilize brute force, magic or a mix of both? There are many paths to world domination.
- Wage War: Dive into a deep combat system utilizing troop abilities and powerful magic. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential. Use the battlefield to your advantage by claiming high ground and protecting bottlenecks.
- Alone or Together: Immerse yourself in epic single player adventure or challenge your friends to an honorable duel, online or local!
- In-game Level Editor: The in-game level editor allows you to create your own adventures using the same tools the developers use to create campaign and skirmish maps. Script in-game events, control the soundtrack, write dialogue and share your creations with others!
- Four Factions: Four factions are locked in an epic conflict.
- Arleon, knights of old battling each other for dominance
- Rana, ancient tribes fighting for survival in the swamp
- Loth, necromancers raising the dead to create a glorious future
- Barya, mercenaries and inventors dedicated to coin and gunpowder
- A Choral Campaign: Listen to the bards as they celebrate your path to victory. Each faction and campaign comes with a unique song that tells the tale of your rise and ruin. Unlock new verses as you complete missions, enjoying the full track at the end of the journey.
Currently available for PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / GOG), Songs Of Conquest is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 12, 2024 (33.99 EUR/29.50 GBP/$34.99).
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