- Renaissance Kingdom Wars: The Age of Gunpowder - 1 October 2026
It is 1510 and gunpowder has just changed what a war costs. Renaissance Kingdom Wars runs grand strategy across Europe, Africa and the Middle East in the age of mercenaries. Start as a leader of men and work up to ruling an empire, assuming nobody with better artillery objects along the way. Renaissance Kingdom Wars is on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, October 1 to October 8.
- Renaissance Kingdom Wars: 30% Off in the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Renaissance Kingdom Wars is 30% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533020/
- Update #15 - Major Improvements - 5 September 2025
Hey Everyone,We’re rolling out a big new update for Renaissance Kingdom Wars. This release is focused on stability, performance, and long-standing technical issues that have been holding the game back. Most importantly, we’ve finally fixed the persistent crashes that happened during loading screens between levels. For many players this was the single most disruptive issue in the game, and it’s now fully resolved. You should be able to move smoothly from one level to the next without interruptions.Beyond the crash fix, this update also brings major performance upgrades and system-level improvements across the board. We’ve pushed optimizations on both the world map and RTS battlefields, leading to much smoother framerates and reduced stuttering. At the same time, we’ve rebalanced campaign AI to stop overwhelming players with endless attacks, and worked through dozens of smaller bugs that…
- Update # 14 – Major Engine Improvements - 27 June 2025
Hey EveryoneToday we’re releasing a major update for Renaissance Kingdom Wars focused on deep engine-level improvements and fixing the most disruptive issues reported by our players. This patch is the result of weeks of focused work — tackling major performance problems, rare crashes, AI bugs, and first-run issues that affected many new players.In addition to major stability and performance upgrades, we’ve expanded resolution support, overhauled AI behavior on both the world map and in RTS combat, and added numerous quality-of-life improvements across the UI. This is one of our biggest updates yet, laying a stronger foundation for future content and smoother gameplay.Full patch notes below, for game version 14 (please not that I`m only listing the biggest changes, a lot of work was on back end and not apparent from the usual gameplay)STARTUP ISSUESResolved various issues affecting the f…
- Update # 12 - Across the Board - 11 April 2025
Hey Everyone, We`re happy to be returning to updating RKW after a brief pause. Over the past few months, we've been making a lot of improvements to the game engine while also working on future projects — and now we’re excited to start bringing those improvements back into RKW. This marks the beginning of a new round of updates that will help improve performance, stability, and overall gameplay. Today’s update is mostly focused on backend work to lay the foundation for more content and fixes coming soon. That said, there are also some key improvements players will notice right away — especially around game stability, offline mode, and overall polish. Let’s dive into the highlights of this week's update: Fixed MAJOR issue causing game to crash in several scenarios Fixed infamous crash between loading screens Fixed common crash when returning from battles to the world map Offline mode is n…
- Spring Updates & New Price - 11 April 2025
Hey Everyone, We’ve got some solid updates on the way, with one going live later today... but in the meantime, there are a few important changes we wanted to highlight separately. First off, the game will now launch in offline mode by default — so no need to connect online unless you choose to. This gives players more flexibility, especially while we work on upgrading our servers behind the scenes. Once that’s done, online mode will be back, but entirely optional. We’ve also dropped the price of the game to make it more accessible and hopefully bring in some fresh recruits to the war effort. There’s plenty more coming soon — thanks as always for being part of the RKW`s community!
- A new season, a new deal! - 13 March 2025
If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Spring Sale! Catch the game on sale from March 13th through the 20th. Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Spring Sale to add them to your collection.
- RTS Fest & New Update - 21 January 2025
Hey Everyone, We’re thrilled to share some exciting news – Renaissance Kingdom Wars is proudly featured in the Steam RTS Fest! This is an incredible opportunity for us to showcase the game to a wider audience, and we’re delighted to welcome all the new players joining the battlefield. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just stepping into the world of Renaissance Kingdom Wars for the first time, we’re so glad to have you with us. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533020/Renaissance_Kingdom_Wars/ Today we’ve also rolled out a new today, with a range of solid improvements. This update addresses various player feedback to enhance your campaign experience and ensure that battles feel smoother and more balanced. We’re committed to continuously improving the game, and this update is just another step toward making RKW the best it can be. Thank you for being part of our journey, and we c…
- Update # 11 - Game Engine Update - 16 January 2025
Hey Everyone, We’re thrilled to bring you another major update! While the patch notes may appear brief, the impact of these changes cannot be overstated. Each fix addresses long-standing challenges in our own proudly (if a bit clumsily) homemade game engine. This update focuses on tackling key technical and gameplay barriers that have been with us for years. With these improvements, we’re making huge strides in refining the core experience, ensuring smoother gameplay and greater immersion for all players. Let’s dive into the highlights of this week's update: REWORKED RESOLUTION Fixed all the startup issues related to the game not getting the right resolution Game now auto-detects max possible resolution on the first run and sets it New resolution menu only shows several resolution options instead of 20+ Fixed major issue where some players would get very dark visuals in-game Fixed major…
- Comparing Renaissance and Medieval Kingdom Wars - 14 January 2025
Hey Everyone, As we prepare to unleash our big game engine update later today, I wanted to take a moment to address some of the most common questions (and sometimes complaints) about RKW: What’s the difference between Renaissance Kingdom Wars and Medieval Kingdom Wars? Is RKW just MKW under a new name? Is RKW worth getting if I already own MKW? Let’s dive into these questions! And as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words—so we’ll compare the same locations and situations from both games with side-by-side pictures. First picture will be MKW, and second RKW. And in order to keep this as lighthearted as possible - there are some weak attempts at humor below... And for our players who have played MKW in the past and feel that RKW might be too similar - I believe these comparisons often come from how many games we all play these days. Over time, it’s easy to forget what MKW was reall…
- Update # 10 - First Impression - 14 January 2025
Hey Everyone, We have a pretty big update today that refines everything about players' first experience with the game. If you're already deep into RKW, you may not notice many changes, but new players will find the early game much more polished. The reworked tutorial is the highlight of this update. Based on community feedback, it’s now more accessible and provides clearer guidance. Gradual learning and a streamlined storyline ensure players can fully grasp mechanics while enjoying the experience. We’ve also resolved key technical issues, including startup glitches and graphical inconsistencies, to make the initial experience smoother. Early gameplay has been streamlined, letting players dive into the strategic depth faster. Finally, we’ve prioritized balancing and visuals. Changes to building durability, unit spawns, and textures improve strategy and immersion. Small fixes, like overla…
- Update # 9 - A Major Update - 31 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We’re thrilled to announce our biggest update ever for Renaissance Kingdom Wars! This major update is packed with game-changing features, visual overhauls, and countless improvements to gameplay mechanics, AI, and balance. It’s a milestone moment for the game, and we can’t wait for you to dive in. ***This might be a good time to start a new campaign, to explore all the new changes. Whats New? World Map and RTS visuals have been overhauled for more gritty and realistic look, while cavalry units and their formations have been completely redesigned for more immersive battles. Additionally, we’ve reworked core systems like looting, RTS unit buttons, and even Peasant AI, making every aspect of the game smoother and more engaging. Also of note – Mercenary Captains join the battlefield as versatile new dual-weapon heroes, offering a fresh layer of tactical depth in the early game…
- Update # 8 - Happy Holidays! - 26 December 2024
Hey Everyone, The holidays are here, and we’re thrilled to share a festive update with you! First and foremost, we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Your incredible support and feedback mean the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have you on this journey. This update brings a touch of winter magic to Renaissance Kingdom Wars, with a holiday-themed main menu, seasonal decorations, and even festive surprises scattered throughout the game world. We’ve also introduced brand-new hamlet walls for Hill, Seaside, and River hamlets, along with several gameplay improvements and balance adjustments. Thank you for making this year unforgettable. We hope this update brings a little extra cheer to your campaigns. Now, let's dive into the festivities and patch notes (version 1.08): HOLIDAY THEME Modified the game's logo to fit the season Main Menu scene changed to fest…
- Update # 7 - Redesigned Balance and Hamlets - 23 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We’re back with another update, and this one brings exciting changes to hamlet defenses, combat mechanics, diplomacy, and the economy. Along with these additions, we’ve implemented key balancing adjustments and addressed several player-reported issues to improve your overall gameplay experience. Of note – hamlets now have brand-new outer stone walls, completely changing their defensive dynamics. Naval combat also sees a significant overhaul, with ship-mounted cannons adding new depth to sea battles. And for those who enjoy trade and diplomacy, expect more dynamic options and increased rewards. This patch also brings more challenge and strategy to the early game. AI is now slower to upgrade hamlets but less predictable, and new mercenary units have been added for both cities and hamlets, offering fresh tactical opportunities. We’re incredibly grateful for all your feedback,…
- Update # 6 - Across the Board - 21 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We’re back with another update, and this one brings exciting changes to siege mechanics, world map functionality, and gameplay balancing. Along with many improvements, this patch focuses on refining AI behavior, enhancing performance, and adding new strategic depth to your campaigns. Of note – it`s now possible to select multiple armies on the world map, and the world map also sees significant performance boosts, especially for low-end PCs, and streamlined visuals for a cleaner, less cluttered experience. The world map AI is now more aggressive, frequently attacking with larger armies and using reinforcements more strategically, especially on higher difficulties. Early battles are tougher, with allies joining combat from greater distances. Mantlets and Battering Rams have also been fully reworked, and we’ve also addressed some long-standing balance issues. These changes ai…
- Update # 5 - Naval Combat & Balancing - 19 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We’re back with another exciting update, and this one brings major improvements to naval combat, visual enhancements, and gameplay balance. This patch introduces a fully reworked naval combat experience. Expect more immersive battles with cannons mounted on bridges, improved visuals, and mid-combat engagements that feel alive with props, dead bodies, and a battle-in-progress atmosphere. In addition to these updates, we’ve tackled long-standing pathfinding issues, including fixes for units teleporting to or getting stuck on stone gatehouses. Balancing changes have made buildings easier to destroy, AI less aggressive during combat, and large cities’ economies more rewarding to manage in RTS modes. As always, we’re deeply grateful for your continued support and feedback. Your insights drive us forward as we shape Renaissance Kingdom Wars into an unforgettable experience. Now,…
- Update # 4 - Crashes Fixed & Total Rebalance - 14 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We’re excited to bring you another solid update! This patch tackles critical crash fixes, game balance adjustments, and a host of other improvements to enhance your experience. And I`m glad to say that we`ve finally addressed last remaining crashes - including rare issues during combat and the loading screen, to ensure smoother gameplay for everyone. The game’s flow has been rebalanced, especially in the later stages. Prices and upkeep for units and buildings now scale higher with advanced technology, making late-game decision-making more strategic. Food has become a much more valuable resource, with production now taking center stage, and late-game units will have significantly higher food and wood upkeep. In addition we’ve enhanced animations for gunpowder infantry, reworked smoke effects, fixed several issues in the tutorial campaign, and resolved problems with controll…
- Update #3 - Performance, Fixes, Ottomans - 11 December 2024
Hey Everyone, And we are back with our Week 2 update, that we`ve been rolling out over the past week. And this is a good one! To start things of we were able to make a major breakthrough with performance in RTS mode. Now in almost all battles and town build up you should have perfect 60 FPS on most machines. We`ve also reworked the sound engine - greatly improving immersion into battles - now each weapon hit or arrow can be heard with hundreds of sounds FX playing at once. We have also added a new playable nation - and it`s the biggest one in-game - the Ottoman Empire. It presents a very challenging start, as the rules of the Ottoman Empire controls countless cities and hamlets and overthrowing him is really challenging. In addition we fixed majority of remaining bugs, the only major issue left now is the occasional crash when changing levels - but at least now all the progress will be…
- Update #2 - Across the Board - 4 December 2024
Hey Everyone, We have a great update for you today – including some major improvements, new features, a new nation, and fixes to some of the remaining issues. This update focuses on enhancing both the strategic and combat aspects of the game. From the addition of the Kingdom of Sweden to a fully reworked melee combat system, there’s a lot to explore. We’ve also addressed several long-standing issues with world map pathfinding, ensuring smoother gameplay. Plus, the new battle stats window brings an extra layer of depth to every encounter. Now... let's take a look at what exactly today’s update (game version 1.02) has to offer. I’m only listing the bigger changes here: NEW NATION New Nation – Kingdom of Sweden added to the game Re-enabled Kingdom of Castille in campaign BATTLE STATS WINDOW New victory or defeat window with combat stats added to all game modes Battle stats window shows typ…
- Join the Revolution - 26 November 2024
At long last, head back to the past and plot your ascent to the throne in Renaissance Kingdom Wars! The long-running real time strategy series is back with bigger, bolder challenges for aspiring conquerors. Military prowess and political savvy are both necessary to manage a burgeoning empire through the trials and travails of an epic campaign. Evolving Gameplay Big things have small beginnings. Start the game as a mercenary captain with few resources except a generous hunger for advancement. Win land, fame, and fortune through conquest. Capture cities, gain allies, establish trade routes, and build a prosperous empire! Epic Battles By land or by sea, wage war with massive armies. Fleets of ships, batteries of trebuchets, cavalry brigades, and legions of men are all ready for orders. Historically accurate forces deployed with cunning and precision will win the day and take the spoils of…
