- Field of Glory II & Medieval - WTC Tournament 2025 | Winners - 19 December 2025
World Team Championship 2025 Final ResultsThe Armchair Heroes are crowned WTC25 Champions, edging out Furor Gallico for the title for the second consecutive year. Both teams finished level on 123 points, but Armchair Heroes secured first place thanks to a +62 damage difference. Notably, these were also the only two teams with two players each in the top ten individual performers of the tournament.See here all the detailers ranking: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118731And here the individual performance: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118852Both teams finished a remarkable 20 game points ahead of their nearest rivals.The battle for third place was just as tight. Laser Kiwi claimed the podium spot with 103 points, tied with last year’s champions Zhu Que, but advancing thanks to a +15 damage difference, pushing Zhu Que into fourth place.This shift was largely i…
- FoG II: Medieval - Venetian Wars tournament open for sign-ups - 9 December 2025
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the 15th century land wars of the Republic of Venice. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system.The tournament will use the Swiss Chess draw system.Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.To enter, go to the tournament page here.The general tournament rules can be found here.The first round will commence on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.Specific tournament rules:This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles:Veneto 1412 AD: Venetian 1400-1414 vs Hungarian 1320-1440. Open Battle. Med…
- Field of Glory II & Medieval | WTC Update - 17 October 2025
The Field of Glory II World Team Championship 2025 continues to march forward with great momentum!Round 2 has officially concluded and all 128 games were completed on time. A huge thanks to all participants for their outstanding commitment and sportsmanship!Because all matches wrapped up ahead of schedule and no adjudications were required, Round 3 has been opened early to allow teams to begin their next battles. However, the official tournament calendar remains unchanged:Round 3 officially starts: 20th October, 00:00 UCTRound 3 ends: 7th NovemberYou can check the full list of Round 3 pairings and follow ongoing results in the dedicated forum threads: Round 2 Results Round 3 MatchesOnce again, congratulations to all competitors for the smooth progress so far, your dedication keeps this championship thriving! Let’s see who will rise through the ranks as the tournament moves into its next…
- Field of Glory II & Medieval – World Team Championship Tournament Update - 19 September 2025
All 64 games of Round 1 began by September 15th, with 61 already underway by the 12th. Only one substitution was needed, but thanks to a quick reserve draft, every match is now in motion.As of today, 17 games have already been completed and reported.Follow the ongoing results here: Game Results & Tables For a summary of current team rankings and commentary, check here: Team Rankings & UpdatesThese pages will continue to be updated throughout Round 1, and new threads will be opened for each subsequent round so you can track the progress of your favorite teams.Stay tuned as the first battles unfold and the competition heats up!
- Field of Glory II & Medieval – WTC Tournament 2025 Twitch Daft Announcement - 21 August 2025
The wait is almost over!On September 9th at 17:00 CEST, join us live on the official Slitherine Twitch channel for the World Team Championship 2025 team draw. Watch in real-time as the participating teams are drafted and discover who will be facing off in the opening round of this epic tournament.Key dates to Remember:August 31st – Last day to registerSeptember 3rd – Final team list announcedSeptember 9th – Live team draw on Twitch (17:00 CEST)September 10th – Tournament beginsRegister now before August 31st: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188Plus other surprise will be share for the Field of Glory franchise, stay tuned!
- Field of Glory II & Medieval – WTC Tournament 2025 registration are now open - 5 August 2025
Register here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188Entries close on August 31st, so be sure to secure your spot before the deadline. Any questions or clarifications can also be posted in the dedicated forum thread.How to EnterWe welcome entries from:Teams of four players (with or without a reserve) OR fromGroups of two or three players who are happy to be placed in a team by the organizersIndividual players who wish to be matched with others or join as a reserve Geographical affiliation is not required for WTC25. Returning teams are welcome to keep their existing identity, while new teams are free to establish their own.If you are entering as an individual or partial team, please indicate which of the four competition period(s) you’d prefer to play in. You may l…
- Field of Glory II & Medieval – World Team Championship 2025 is Coming - 25 July 2025
The tournament will run from September 10th to December 17th and will follow a five round Swiss system format for teams of four players.We welcome entries from complete teams of four, with the option of including a fifth reserve player. Individuals, or groups of two or three who would like to participate and are open to being assigned to a team, are also strongly encouraged to join. This is a community celebration, and all are welcome!Tournament FormatEach team will assign one player to each of the four historical periods featured in every round:Field of Glory II: Bronze Age, Classical, Fall of RomeField of Glory II: Medieval: Medieval periodIn Round 1, teams will be paired randomly. From Round 2 onwards, matchups will be determined using the Swiss system combined with a custom scoring model. Importantly, no team will face the same opponent more than once throughout the tournament. Each…
- Field of Glory II: Medieval | Teutonic Knights Tournament open for sign-ups - 24 July 2025
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the Teutonic Knights from the 13th to the 15th century AD. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system.The tournament will use the Swiss Chess draw system.Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.To enter, go to the tournament page here.The general tournament rules can be found here.The first round will commence on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.Specific tournament rules:This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles: Prussia 1242 AD: Teutonic Order 1226-1319 vs Baltic Tribes 1050-1283 with…
- Snag three wargames, free to keep on Steam, worth over $100 in total - 12 July 2025
Publisher Slitherine is giving away three gems from its catalog of grand strategy and wargames, including the surprisingly strong Battlestar Galactica Deadlock , in a deal that saves you more than $100. This trio of free games leads the studio's 25th anniversary Steam sale, which is packed with discounts and bundles that include the likes of Starship Troopers: Terran Command, Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, and the recently released Broken Arrow. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Steam has great deals on wargames this weekend Battlestar Galactica Deadlock gets a new campaign in Broken Alliance DLC Battlestar Galactica Deadlock's update roadmap - unlike the Cylons, they have a plan
- History meets strategy at #MAMG25 - 4 June 2025
History meets strategy at #MAMG25! We're proud to partner with the leading academic event exploring medievalism in video games. Join us today, June 4th at 16:00 UTC+1, for a sponsored session on Field of Glory: Kingdoms featuring exclusive talks by top scholars on authority, religion, and regional history in our game’s design. Don’t miss the developer interview at 14:00 – and see how we bring the medieval world to life, one turn at a time. Strategy isn’t just gameplay. It’s cultural storytelling. Learn more at middleagesinmoderngames.net
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Rajas and Tribes is out now - 15 May 2025
This first DLC introduces the mighty Rajput kingdoms of India, the storied African realms of Ethiopia and Ghana, and many more. The world map has been dramatically expanded, stretching thousands of kilometers south and east now reaching the heart of Delhi and tracing the path of the fabled Silk Road. For the first time, you can rise to greatness not just as a Western monarch or emperor, but as any nomadic or tribal nation in the game. Forge your legacy on your own terms, through bold conquests or thriving trade routes, with two new gameplay systems crafted specifically for these dynamic cultures. Forge Your Path with Powerful New Mechanics Nomadic and tribal factions now have access to legacy points through two distinct systems: The Great Trades – More than just a source of wealth, these trade routes bring authenticity and strategic depth, empowering non-European nations to stand toe-to…
- Field of Glory II: Medieval | New tournament open for sign-ups - 22 April 2025
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the Knights of St John (Hospitallers) from the 13th to the 15th century AD. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system. The tournament will use the Swiss Chess draw system. Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter. To enter, go to the tournament page here: https://www.slitherine.com/tournaments The general tournament rules can be found here: https://www.slitherine.com/tournaments/rules The first round will commence on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. Specific tournament rules: This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles w…
- Field of Glory II: Medieval | Strange Bedfellows tournament open for sign-ups - 24 February 2025
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering some unusual alliances in the 14th and 15th centuries. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system. The tournament will use the Swiss Chess draw system. Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter. To enter, go to the tournament page here. The general tournament rules can be found here. The first round will commence on Thursday 6th March 2025 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. Specific tournament rules: This tournament will involve three rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles: Ireland 1318 AD: Irish (Bruce) 1315-1318 AD (Irish with Scots conting…
- Matthias Corvinus Tournaments - 12 August 2024
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory II: Medieval public tournament, covering some of the wars of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary in the later 15 th Century AD. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system. The tournament has two sections: Swiss Chess for up to 300 players. (Our usual tournament format). Knockout for up to 32 players. First come first served. Please do not enter unless you are sure you will be able to take part throughout. Players can enter both if they choose. Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter. To enter, go to the tournament page here: https://www.slitherine.com/tournaments/1/0 The general tournament rules can be found here: https://www.slitherine.com/tournaments/rules The first round…
- Snag six stellar strategy games for less than the price of one - 27 June 2024
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- Field of Glory: Kingdoms is out now - 4 June 2024
Navigate the complexities of politics, religion, and warfare to build a legacy that stands the test of time. The game has a detailed map and a variety of units, including knights, sergeants, spearmen, and crossbowmen, offering countless strategic possibilities. In Field of Glory: Kingdoms, you can export your battles into Field of Glory II: Medieval. This integration allows you to immerse yourself even further into the strategic and tactical elements of medieval warfare. Buy Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985050/Field_of_Glory_Kingdoms/ To celebrate the release of the game, don't miss our Twitch live event on the Slitherine TV channel for the highly anticipated Field of Glory Day 2024. Join with Robert Houghton and Claire Kennan as they guide us through the fascinating history behind Field of Glory: Kingdoms. Following this, Alberto Casulini and Neil McKenna will showcase game…
- Field of Glory Day 2024 - Schedule release - 27 May 2024
Mark your calendar for June 4th, a day dedicated to our Field of Glory franchise. We’re thrilled to bring you an event that combines history and gaming at our office in Milan. The event will be structured in two parts. First, we will enjoy an historical introduction by esteemed historians Robert Houghton and Claire Kennan, who will guide us into the fascinating history behind Field of Glory: Kingdoms. We will learn about the historical contexts that our game is set in. The second part will celebrate the release of our upcoming game, Field of Glory: Kingdoms. The Slitherine team, including Alberto Casulini and Neil McKenna, will showcase gameplay strategies and highlight key features. To celebrate the franchise, Fanatical will be our official commercial partner of choice. Don’t miss it! Stay tuned and join us on June 4th at 17:00 CET on our Twitch channel for this extraordinary event ded…
- We are pleased to invite you to our second annual Field of Glory Day 2024 - 9 May 2024
We're thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our second annual Field of Glory Day 2024 Mark your calendars for June 4th, a day dedicated to celebrating the Field of Glory franchise. We want to express our gratitude to all the dedicated fans who have supported the franchise over the years. To commemorate this special occasion, we're delighted to announce the highly anticipated release of Field of Glory: Kingdoms! To celebrate this day, we've arranged an engaging roundtable historical discussion in which we will delve into the rich tapestry of the Middle Ages within the Kingdom's period. Additionally, we will host a discussion and provide insights and show the gameplay mechanics of Field of Glory: Kingdoms. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Join us on June 4th on the Slitherine Twitch channel for a day filled with insightful discussions and to celebrate the release of Field of Glory…
- Field of Glory II: Medieval - New tournament open for sign-ups - 1 May 2024
Italy Defiant Tournament We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering Italian defence against foreign invasions in the 14th and 15th centuries. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system. Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter. To enter, go to the tournament page here. The general tournament rules can be found here. The first round will commence on Monday 13th May 2024 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. Specific tournament rules: This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles: Crimea 1345 AD: Genoese 1320-1399 vs Tatar 1340-1500. North European Agricultural.…
- Field of Glory II: Medieval - Byzantine Empire - Part 2 open for sign-ups - 10 January 2024
Byzantine Empire – Part 2 (FOG2 Medieval) We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the Byzantine Empire from 1040 to its fall. Byzantine Empire - Part 1 will be played using Field of Glory 2 Ancients, and will be announced tomorrow. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system. Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter. To enter, go to the tournament page here. The general tournament rules can be found here. The first round will commence on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. Specific tournament rules: This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized c…
