New upcoming medieval games

Key takeaways

• Dive into medieval life with upcoming games like Crimson Desert and Blight: Survival for immersive experiences and satisfying gameplay options.
• Kinstrife promises revolutionary combat mechanics with fully simulated swordplay and strategic attacks, setting it apart from traditional RPGs.
• Get ready for Kingmakers, a battle simulator that brings weapons to sword fights in an alternate history game full of fun and mayhem.

The Middle Ages is one of the most popular settings for video games, as it is an era far enough back that it can serve as a form of escapism while remaining relevant. From the adrenaline rush of medieval combat games and the satisfaction of city building titles that let players start from scratch to games that fully immerse players in the richness of the period, there will never be a shortage of amazing medieval experiences.

With this in mind, the following is a breakdown of a few new medieval games which fans of the era can look forward to jumping into soon. While some of these upcoming medieval games have release dates just around the corner, others are still in the earlier stages of development.

Updated on October 11, 2024 by Joe Grantham: 2024 has already launched a highly anticipated medieval game, Manor Lords, which broke records in several genres. Amazingly, just a week before Manor Lords arrived, medieval fans were also treated to the announcement of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, coming in February 2025. There are also plenty of other medieval or light medieval fantasy games in development that could be released in 2024 or 2025 , and fans of this era should definitely keep their eyes open for updates.

8 Ale Abbey

Build a monastery that brews the best beer

• Platforms: PC
• Expected release: 2024
• Developer: Hammer & Ravens

Ale Abbey is a new medieval game that allows players to build a monastery and hopefully brew the best beer in the land. In terms of managing and expanding the monastery, the game works like a colony sim, as it is not only important to get wealth, but also to keep everyone happy. At the end of the day, happy monks, brew better beer.

The brewing aspect of the game is where things get really interesting, though, especially for those interested in the craft, as there are no ready-made recipes in Ale Abbey. Instead, players must experiment, innovate and adapt to create the best ale. To do so, they can learn from different European regions and buy new technology to help them craft. There is a free demo available for Ale Abbey which PC players can check out on Steam.

7 Half sword

Physics-based medieval duels in full plate armor

• Platforms: PC
• Expected release: TBA
• Developer: Half sword game

If gamers can't get enough of medieval fighting games, then Half sword is definitely one to keep an eye on. The game features weapons and armor from the 15th century, with a strong focus on realism and precise fighting styles. Thanks to the physics-based combat, players will really feel like they are the ones with a sword, mace or other weapon in their hands.

Although there is no release date yet, PC gamers can check out the free demo for Half sword on Steam and possibly help with playtesting as well. Learning the complex combat mechanics early will give players an advantage when the game finally releases. Fans of true medieval history will also be pleased to see that the vibrancy of the Middle Ages has been accurately portrayed, something that is thankfully becoming more common in the media.

6 Crimson Desert

A Medieval Fantasy RPG with a huge scope

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Expected release: 2025
• Developer: Pearl Abyss

Although it won't arrive until 2025, Crimson Desert is certainly a game to get excited about, and players will be surprised by how ambitious the project is. Set in a medieval fantasy world that shares certain characteristics with Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert is instead an open-world single-player role-playing game. The continent of Pywel is reportedly huge, with players able to explore several different regions, each with their own stories to tell.

From the trailer alone, fans can see not only how beautiful the game looks but also how many gameplay options will be available to them. In many ways, Crimson Desert almost looks like a medieval fantasy version of RDR2, with players able to hijack carriages and tame horses. But there are also many unique elements, such as the ability to shoot siege towers at enemies or take to the sky in a hot air balloon.

5 Blight: Survival

An Extraction-Lite game set in a land gripped by plague

• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
• Expected release: TBA
• Developer: Haenir Studio

Although it currently has no release date, Blight: Survival is an upcoming medieval game to get excited about, largely because of the incredible battle animations that were showcased in the trailer. The premise of the extraction-lite game is that players are dropped into an alternate medieval world, where a deadly plague has taken over and infected the fallen. This Blight mutates corpses and brings them back to life, and it is the player's job to locate the source of the Blight and destroy it.

As mentioned earlier, the animations are a huge standout, as there's real weight to every movement, and actions like tackling and grappling are both possible. The late medieval armor also looks fantastic and very accurate, with the developers also confirming that everything is customizable.

4 Kinstrife

A medieval RPG with physics-based combat

• Platform: PC
• Expected release: TBA
• Developer: Finitude

Kinstrife is an upcoming medieval RPG that will see players travel to 13th century tumultuous Germany as a knight with his loyal retinue in tow. The open world promises to be non-linear, allowing players to visit countless historical locations where they can participate in tournaments or real battles, earning wealth and respect.

One of the big draws of Kinstrife is the physically simulated combat that the developers claim is revolutionary. Every slash and slash of the sword or any other weapon will be fully simulated, meaning it won't just cut through oncoming weapons or shields, but instead players will have to use skill to strike at strategic locations.

3 Gothic remake

A modern remake of the 2001 medieval fantasy classic

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Expected release: TBA
• Developer: Alchemy Interactive

In 2001, Gothic was a revolutionary RPG, and gamers around at the time still have fond memories of the series. Soon, however, there will be a completely modern remake, with realistic graphics and an improved battle system that still feels the same.

While Gothic remake isn't quite a medieval game with lots of fantasy elements and an overly gloomy setting, it should still appeal to a lot of fans who just can't get enough of adventures inspired in any part of the Middle Ages. As players explore and try to survive in the mining colony there a lot of Gothic takes place, they will notice that the world is really alive, as everyone sleeps, eats and has a job to do. The Gothic Games are known for packing tons of exploration into seemingly small worlds.

2 Kingmakers

A medieval battle simulator where players bring weapons to a sword fight

• Platforms: PC and eventually consoles
• Expected release: 2024
• Developer: Redemption Road Games

Kingmakers is an upcoming game that asks what would happen if a person went back to the Middle Ages armed with the latest military technology. In this battle simulator, players can control their army of knights, archers, and warriors, but most of the gameplay seems to be spent in third-person, where players plow down opponents with machine guns and blast them with grenades.

In this alternate history game, historical accuracy is thrown out the window to make way for fun, and it looks like there's going to be plenty of it. In addition to guns and other hand-held weapons, players can advance through the ranks in armored SUVs and even call in devastating airstrikes. The developers aim to release Kingmakers on PC in Early Access in the later stages of 2024, with console versions planned for the full release. Gamers may also be happy to learn that there are plans for a movie adaptation of Kingmakers.

1 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

The sequel to one of the most immersive medieval games ever

If there's a new medieval game fans have been waiting for, this is it Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Six years after the release of one of the best medieval games of all time, fans now have several action-packed trailers for the sequel to sink their teeth into, and taking these with details discussed by Warhorse Studios, quite a lot is already known about the open-world game.

KCD2 promises to be bigger and better than the original, with players continuing the story of Henry as he and Sir Hans Capon travel beyond their country home to Trosky Castle and then on to the big city of Kuttenburg. With a nearly double-sized map, better graphics, more realistic animations, and new weapons, there's a lot to get excited about, and players can expect to be completely engrossed when the title launches. KCD2 released on February 11, 2025and is already available for pre-order.