Chronicles: Medieval

Chronicles: Medieval is a historical action-strategy sandbox from Raw Power Games. You control your own character while commanding a growing army in 14th-century Europe. Skirmishes, travel, political relationships and decisions shape the path from unknown fighter to influential leader.

Chronicles: Medieval is expected to release in 2027 in PC Early Access. The full version is meant to further expand the medieval game world and its systems.

The first version is announced for Windows PC on Steam. Raw Power Games has promised later console versions but has not named specific devices or dates.

You explore the environment from the third-person perspective, develop your character and build your own army. In battles, you fight yourself while giving orders to soldiers and responding to changing situations.

The PC version requires at least Windows 11, 16 GB RAM, DirectX 12 and 60 GB of free storage. The minimum graphics cards are a GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB or a Radeon RX 6600 XT. For the recommended setup, an RTX 4060 or RX 6700 XT is listed.

The open world covers regions of the British Isles, France and the Holy Roman Empire. Settlements, castles, landscapes and political conflicts are meant to depict life during the Hundred Years' War.

Hundreds of soldiers can clash. While you directly control your own character, you arrange formations and troop movements. Terrain, timing and unit positioning influence the outcome of the battle.

Soldiers are recruited, trained and developed into experienced troops. You decide on equipment, supplies and the deployment of your army. Long-term building and short-term orders interlock.

Longbowmen, crossbowmen, armed foot soldiers and cavalry take on different roles. Ranged units keep their distance, while riders put pressure on enemy lines through targeted attacks.

An overarching map connects the regions of the game world. You travel between settlements, meet factions and can explore selected places directly with your character.

Your standing grows through decisions, tasks and military success. Relationships with the rulers and factions of the game world affect your room to maneuver and the conflicts you get drawn into.

Coats of arms mark noble houses, places and military units. In the course of the game, you can design your own coat of arms after gaining standing. For the historical research, Raw Power Games worked with the British College of Arms.

Single-player and online co-op have been announced for the PC version.

Raw Power Games plans modding tools and the expansion of existing systems during Early Access. The coat of arms editor was also designed so that further design options can be added.

Knut Avenstroup Haugen composes the music. It is meant to respond to travel, combat and quieter moments. Troels Jørgensen is responsible for sound design, such as ambient noises, footsteps and the soundscape of large battles.

For the PC version, a German user interface and German subtitles have been announced. English is also offered with full voice acting.

The Danish studio Raw Power Games develops and publishes Chronicles: Medieval. The historical sandbox uses Unreal Engine 5 and in-house Asgard technology for the game world. Combat, army command, exploration and the historically inspired coats of arms are central parts of the game.