- KINGDOMS 1.08.2 - 22 September 2026
Gameplay, FactionsLithuania reinforced in all four campaigns!: More Authority, extra Regional decision, Government raised from Minor Chiefdom (Civ Level I) to Tribes (Civ Level II), putting it on par with Poland. Lithuania is 'Ascending' in the 1223 Late GC.Removed invalid Multi-Choice Event that was sometimes givenFixed Decisions to clear impedimentsGreat Trade Routes: saturation now counts distinct goods (a single silk emporium counted 3x and locked the region), with no duplicate good per region.Naphta added as a GTR possibility, less SilkFamine restored. A region running a lasting food shortage again suffers a loyalty penalty, can lose population, and shows a Famine indicator. This had been silently disabled.Internal trade. Trade between two regions of your own nation no longer generates phantom income.Frozen waters. A sea region whose naval movement cost is impassable under the curr…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms | Patch note 1.08.1 - 28 April 2026
This patch contains: AchievementsAchievement 60, You Know Nothing Mindaugas, changed WarfareGarrisons never count as SAUsProbable fix for rebels providing too many units to some nations (Mamluks)All existing Heavy Cavalry units (i.e. in ongoing games) will receive the appropriate modifier (either Clumsy or Clumsy/Western).UIYou can reduce the UI and font scale below 100% (experimental) by directly editing EmpiresKingdoms\\OPTIONS.TXT. Set GlobalUIScale and GlobalFontScale to values below 1000. It is recommended not to go below 850.Fixed a confusing inflation change message.Various typos fixedThe Byzantine restoration message now appears less often at top priority.New shortcut (G) to get the list of PotR in the Province panel (Demesne)Factions and Perks1223 Campaign: Over 20 historical rulers added, with appropriate perks!Mongols get a 25% Penalty on Legacy gainNormans become Anglo-Norma…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards is out now - 31 March 2026
Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards pushes the timeline into the late Middle Ages and the dawn of the Renaissance, introducing new ways to shape your realm through warfare, economy, and political power.Two New Campaigns1223–1470 Late Campaign: take command during the Mongol expansion and reshape the fate of Eurasia.1054–1492 Mega Campaign: experience over four centuries of history, from the High Middle Ages to the rise of early modern powers.Advanced Economy SystemA new system transforms the late game, introducing:Inflation and building upkeepThe rise of the Burgher classNew decisions that challenge the balance between economic growth and political stabilityExpanded Gameplay and Content58 new buildings, including guilds and gunpowder-related structuresNew historical systems and events, such as the Great Plague and major trade developmentsDedicated content for nations like P…
- Field of Glory: kingdoms - Checkpoint Live Event Recap - 31 March 2026
We hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to premiere content for our latest DLC, Burghers and Bombards. If you missed it, you can watch the replay here. Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards is out this afternoon!
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Upcoming Live Event - 27 March 2026
Next week on Monday the 30th at 5pm CET, we are going to host a live event called Checkpoint on our Twitch channel.The event will feature a live chat with Pocus, the developer of the upcoming DLC for Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards.During the event, we'll cover a variety of topics, including the DLC structure, new game mechanics and more. Don't miss it!
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards | Wrapping up - 20 March 2026
It is now time to wrap up our Dev Diaries, as the release of the second DLC is getting very close. Let us take a short tour of the main features presented in the previous diaries, for those who might have missed them, or simply to provide a useful summary.New campaignsFirst, the expansion introduces two new campaigns that significantly extend the chronological scope of Kingdoms. The Late Campaign begins in 1223 and presents a world already deeply transformed by the decline of several earlier powers. The Byzantine Empire, for example, no longer exists, and at least three states now compete to restore it. Some nations are more structured and politically mature, regions are more developed, and the economy generally allows for larger and more professional armies.The Mongol expansion forms the central strategic shock of this period. Their armies sweep across the eastern steppes and threaten…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards out on March 31 - 6 March 2026
Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Burghers and Bombards will officially release on March 31!It introduces two new campaigns, including a 1223–1470 late campaign focused on the Mongol expansion and a massive 1054–1492 Mega Campaign spanning over four centuries of history.This DLC also debuts the Advanced Economy system, featuring inflation, building upkeep, and the rise of the Burgher class, alongside an expanded building roster, new historical systems and events, and late-game military progression with the arrival of gunpowder era forces.From Mongol imperial politics to Portuguese maritime exploration, Burghers and Bombards reshapes warfare, economy, and power across medieval Eurasia.Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards out on March 31:
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Patch 1.07.7 is out now - 4 March 2026
Patch 1.07.7 introduces important refinements, balance changes, and fixes across battles, warfare, diplomacy, and regional development.BattlesDeployment priorities refined for unitsFix: Support Cav can deploy to flanks (example: Mamluk) Warfare & UnitsYou'll gain more often a +1 Warscore bonus if you have more Authority than the opponentWar weariness progresses faster and is now partly tied to enemy sizeLosing wars sap AuthorityLeaders can revolt more easily if you have negative AuthorityMany SAUS units have more "Money Increase"Fix to badly applied Supply upkeep modifierFix to some wrong auto-pillagingNew vassals automatically adopt liege wars Fix to an issue with provincial mercs appearing as SAU if upgradedHeavy cavalry has an alternate ‘extended’ Clumsy modifier, includes Rough. More consistent structure destruction in case of forced region change (battle, etc.) Diplomacy Region cos…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards | Dev Diary #5 - 26 February 2026
With this expansion, Kingdoms introduces the largest campaign ever available in the game: the Mega Grand Campaign.It begins at the same starting point as the base game campaign but continues beyond the late campaign and concludes in 1492, a date chosen deliberately to mark the end of the medieval era and the threshold of a new age.This campaign makes use of the extended map introduced with DLC1, even if you do not own it! This decision guarantees the largest and most complete strategic experience possible, without compromise on geographical scope. Note though that certain features such as War Campaigns, Great Trade Routes, and regional Impediments remain tied to DLC1 ownership. For the optimal and complete experience, we strongly recommend having DLC1.The initial setup has been fully revised, incorporating the latest historical adjustments to cultures, regional control, and political ba…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Burghers and Bombards | Dev Diary #4 out now - 6 February 2026
With the new expansion, Kingdoms introduces two major campaigns.The first is the vast Mega Grand Campaign, spanning from 1054 to 1470, which we will cover in detail in a future diary.The second is the late campaign beginning in 1223, and it is this one that concerns us today.The late campaign presents a profoundly different world from the early medieval landscape of the base game. The Mongols are sweeping across the eastern steppes, the Byzantine Empire has lost Constantinople, France and England are locked in prolonged conflict, and the Holy Roman Empire is plagued by internal rivalries. Russian principalities struggle under Mongol pressure, the Reconquista advances in Iberia, and new powers rise in Persia, Egypt, and India.In short, the political and military balance of the world has shifted dramatically, and national perks have been adjusted accordingly.This campaign does not merely…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards | The New Art of War - 14 January 2026
From the moment a realm gains access to its first gunpowder units, the military landscape begins tochange irreversibly.This transition usually occurs when an army list reaches Tier IV, typically between 1350 and 1400depending on the nation. More advanced realms may reach this point earlier if they have accumulatedsufficient military expertise and maintain a well-educated capital. Gunpowder is not simply unlocked; it isearned through long-term investment in institutions, skills, and infrastructure.With the emergence of handgunners, culverins, and bombards, no fewer than fifteen new militarybuildings become available. Some focus on organizing and sustaining gunpowder production, others onadapting fortifications to this new threat, and several serve as intermediate steps that reflect the slow andcostly transformation of medieval warfare.Gunpowder on the BattlefieldCulverins represent the f…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards | Dev Diary #2 - 16 December 2025
The second DLC for Kingdoms, Burghers and Bombards, also introduces what we call the advanced economy. The decision to add new concepts related to monetary income and expenditure stems from two main goals. First, to at least partially address the issue of monetary revenues becoming too easy to accumulate in the later stages of the game. Second, to bring an additional layer of historical plausibility, without falling into heavy-handed simulation.This advanced economy is built around three main pillars, with wide-ranging implications. It goes well beyond the simple management of coins and treasuries.The London Cloth Guild is very appealing thanks to its base ability, even before taking into account its additional ability unlocked with four populations working in trade.The first pillar is the introduction of an additional gold maintenance cost for buildings, applied in a very gradual way.…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms | Tutorial Video with Sampstra Games #6 - 25 November 2025
Discover the secrets of the newest DLC for Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.Dive into @SampstraGames’ latest explainer videos to explore how the expanded map from the DLC affects the existing nations:Buy it now:Wishlist the upcoming DLC:
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards | The Late campaign - 19 November 2025
Let’s start with the Late Campaign of 1223.It radically changes the shape of the game compared with the 1054 start. In a century and a half, themap has grown denser, borders have shifted or contracted, and several familiar powers are now mereshadows of their former selves (or gone entirely, farewell Fatimids and Seljuks). This is an age of morestructured monarchies, richer cities, but also harsher wars and systemic shocks, foremost among themthe arrival of the Mongols.The Mongols are already far along in 1223, but it will take them a few years to consolidate their gainsA storm is forming in the east (more precisely a major cyclonic front!). By the 1220s, Mongol armies arealready pushing deep into the Rus’ principalities and Persian Khorasan. Their raids probe local defenseswithout always holding territory, but the crushing victory over the Rus’ and Cumans at the River Kalkashows that wo…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms | Tutorial Video with Sampstra Games #5 - 23 October 2025
Discover the secrets of the newest DLC of Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.Dive into @SampstraGames' latest explainer videos to explore how the Nomads and tribes work:
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards is coming - 14 October 2025
Field of Glory: Kingdoms expands with Burghers and Bombards, a new DLC introducing two grand campaigns and powerful new mechanics that mark the dawn of the Renaissance.Lead the Mongols in the 1223 campaign or shape centuries of history in the Mega Campaign (1054–1470). Master the Advanced Economy, rise with the Guilds, and command the battlefield in the Age of Gunpowder, where bombards, handgunners, and cannon-armed galleys change warfare forever.Join the Closed Beta now: https://www6.slitherine.com/beta/field-of-glory-kingdoms-burghers-and-bombards
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Patch notes 1.06.7 is out now - 18 September 2025
Hello everyone,A new patch has just been released! In this update we’ve improved balance, fixed a number of important bugs, and added some quality of life changes to make your experience smoother.Please see below the full changelog:Decisions Reduced randomness of assassinate ruler RGDMore chance to have Absorb Vassal decision the more vassals you have Absorb Minor decision can't be used if the region is under siege (anti-steal exploit) New event 'Royal Purse' WarfareFix to retinue not costing any upkeep, as soon as they qualified for being a retinue Regions and Buildings Slaves Workforce have a 2% chance per turn to be gone. Harder to gain. Haga Sophia can be reconstructed Muslim Tribals and Nomads can build Sufi Brotherhood Shaman can remove sick animals : strange sickness Some confusion between the usage of naphtha (mainly for incendiary weapons) and tar (used for waterproofing and me…
- Field of Glory: Kingdoms | Tutorial Video with Sampstra Games #4 - 10 September 2025
Discover the secrets of the newest DLC of Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.Dive into @SampstraGames' latest explainer videos to explore how the Africa nation works:
- 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: Kingdoms | Tutorial Video with Sampstra Games #3 - 8 August 2025
Discover the secrets of the newest DLC of Field of Glory: Kingdoms – Rajas and Tribes.Dive into @SampstraGames' latest explainer videos to explore how the War Campaign system works:Do not miss it and stay tuned for other tutorials!
