We love Stronghold HD just as much as you do but it's technology is getting a bit old now and it has some weird issues with modern versions of Windows. The game was made with DirectX 7 and was not designed to work with modern computers and monitors with very high screen resolutions (the original release of Crusader only supported a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024). As Microsoft release new versions of Windows, sadly the chance of them stopping support for the technology that runs games from the era of Stronghold grows.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition uses a modern graphics engine (Unity) so ensure great compatibility with modern computers making it much easier for us to develop and maintain in the future.  This has allowed us to fix bugs in the original game, add new units, add new opponents and add loads of new features to make Stronghold: Definitive Edition the ultimate version of this classic game.

Here is a list of new features to look forward to in Stronghold: Definitive Edition:

ZOOM INTO NEW VISUALS remade by the original artists with improved animations, textures and lighting.

REMATCH CLASSIC VILLAINS as you hunt The Rat and The Snake in a challenging new 14 mission campaign.

BATTLE OLD FRIENDS on Steam with 8 player multiplayer support and extra maps on which to wage war!

RELIVE HISTORY in a new Castle Trail with 10 challenging siege scenarios and famous historical fortresses.

LOSE YOURSELF in a remastered soundtrack, with fresh recordings from some of the game's original voice actors.

CREATE, SHARE & ENJOY new Stronghold community content with Steam Workshop support.