Sharpen your blades and ready your rations, Lords and Ladies. Deck13 Spotlight and Argonwood are taking their acclaimed medieval strategy epic to a whole new climate.
If you thought managing a fiefdom in the lush valleys was tough, wait until you feel the heat of the desert. Rising Lords is officially expanding with its first major DLC: The Pilgrim War. Launching first on PC via Steam and GOG on April 21, 2026, this expansion promises to test your tactical mettle in the unforgiving sands of Atra.
A New Frontier: The Sun-Scorched Desert of Atra
The Pilgrim War isn’t just a change of scenery; it’s a massive expansion of the Rising Lords universe. Players will be introduced to a brand-new nation and a gripping story campaign that shifts the focus from the traditional European-inspired landscapes to the arid, golden dunes of Atra.
As we’ve come to expect from the base game, this isn’t just about moving units on a grid. You’ll be juggling the same deep socio-economic mechanics—taxes, rations, and resource gathering—but with new variables that only a desert environment can provide.
What’s New in the Expansion?
Argonwood is bringing more than just sand to the table. Here is what you can look forward to in The Pilgrim War:
New Story Campaign: Dive into the lore of a fresh nation as they navigate religious fervour and territorial conflict.
Scientific Advancement: For the first time, your nation can use Science to specialise further, allowing for deeper strategic customisation and tech-tree progression.
New Maps & Units: Battle across unique desert-themed terrain that will force you to rethink your usual formations.
Strategic Depth: Use new troop types and terrain-specific cards to overcome the odds in the signature turn-based combat system.
Pricing and Availability
The DLC is set to retail for £8.99 / €9.99, making it an affordable way to significantly extend the life of your campaign.
PC (Steam/GOG): April 21, 2026
Consoles (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch): Scheduled for later in 2026
Pro Tip: If you haven’t jumped into the base game yet, Rising Lords is currently available on all major platforms, offering a unique blend of 4X strategy, deck-building, and board game aesthetics that fans of Lords of the Realm II will find particularly nostalgic.
Are you ready to lead your serfs through the shifting sands? Keep an eye on TechMash for more updates as we get closer to the April launch.
Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/tWRMC
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