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 be getting extensive post-launch support following its v1.0 launch on May 20th.

Players can look forward to an expansion coming in Q2 2025 titled Bleak East that will introduce two new factions and a new single player campaign, as well as four DLC’s along with free updates that focus on each of the existing factions, moving the story forward and expanding existing gameplay.

Rise Eternal’ DLC, Coming This Fall

Rise Eternal is the first downloadable content that will be coming alongside a free update to Songs of Conquest in Fall 2024, focusing on the game’s necromantic Barony of Loth faction.

Rise Eternal will also be introducing the concept of Tales, story missions that seek to complement the campaigns of the four original factions and push the story forward. The debut DLC will focus on a brand-new Barony of Loth Wielder by the name of Kastus Maal, a scholar slain by Arleon baroness Cecilia Stoutheart. Kastus, now risen and in possession of strong necromantic magic, seeks vengeance against the baroness.

Aside from story missions, Rise Eternal will also bring new artifacts, set bonuses and improvements to the Necromancy gameplay mechanics that is unique to the Barony of Loth faction and free for all players who have purchased the game.

The Bleak East Expansion

Coming in Q2 2025, the Bleak East expansion will add two new factions to the game - the fierce Vanir, as well as the ancient and seclusive Roots. These factions will be introduced through a large single player campaign, where players will get to experience the harsh new biomes and dangers of the Bleak East.

“We knew from the very beginning that faction variety is crucial for the health of a turn-based strategy like Songs of Conquest.” said Carl Toftfelt, Lead Game Designer at Lavapotion. “Our players have been asking for new factions ever since the closed beta, and we’re super stoked to introduce Vanir and the Roots, and we look forward to sharing more over the coming months.”

Plans For the Future

Lavapotion have also released a brand new roadmap that outlines post-launch update plans for Songs of Conquest, releasing new content every quarter

The Rise Eternal DLC releasing in Fall 2024 will be closely followed by Essence Awakened in Winter 2024 and the Bleak East expansion, currently planned for Q2 2025. Two additional DLC updates will be releasing in 2025 for the Barya and Rana factions respectively.

“We set out to make Songs of Conquest some seven years ago, and seeing players enjoy the game is making us immensely proud of what we’ve created.” Magnus Alm, CEO and co-founder of Lavapotion shares. “Developing expansions and DLCs wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated player base that’s been sticking with us throughout development - thank you for believing in us, we cannot wait to see what you think of what’s to come.”

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.

Songs Of Conquest is available for PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / GOG), followed by PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions in Fall 2024.