The upcoming PC and Xbox game seems well-prepared to deliver an interesting strategic experience, but whether it will be possible to experience that gameplay in multiplayer isn't as immediately clear. has a big focus on medieval city-building, but it pairs this prerogative with a side helping of tactical combat gameplay. This ambitious vision is being carried out by solo developer Slavic Magic, and from everything that's been shown so far, actually stands a good chance of delivering on its core promises in a satisfying way.
Although isn't exactly a traditional real-time strategy game, the prospect of developing resources and engaging in strategic battles gives it enough of a classic RTS flair to make the idea of multiplayer particularly appealing. Multiplayer also isn't unheard of in city-builders, even if it's significantly less common, with the recent games providing an example of how the feature can work. Whether working cooperatively to build a kingdom or duking it out on the field of battle, there's definitely potential for a memorable experience with friends.
In terms of ' early access launch, multiplayer isn't something that's currently slated for the game. Slavic Magic has addressed the question in the past, as in one Reddit comment where he clarifies that he intends to ""
It's a logical approach to tackling the game's complex possibilities, and keeping the focus on single-player for now should result in a better experience on that front.
It's definitely possible that multiplayer could be added to down the line, it's just not something to count on at the moment. Buying on its release date should be based on the assumption that a single-player experience is worth it, and any eventual possibilities for co-op or competitive play would ultimately be a pleasant surprise rather than any kind of certainty.
Slavic Magic hasn't released any kind of official roadmap for yet, so the specifics of how the game will evolve over its early access period remain up in
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