From a serf bound to the soil to the head of a noble house. Farm, trade, build an economic empire across five provinces, claim land through war, intrigue or wealth — and forge a dynasty that outlives you.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We've decided to release the game in Early Access because we want to incorporate your feedback into the development process so that the finished product offers you the best possible gaming experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to run Early Access for 6 to 12 months”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Based on your feedback, we will expand the game's content, and once it is complete, we plan to focus primarily on expanding the size of the world and the depth of the existing systems.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Medieval Ascendant is currently in Early Access and is fully playable:

- Extensive economic system with economic influence at the provincial level
- Rise from serf to emperor
- Combat system, wars, and the conquest of provinces
- Intrigue and diplomacy
- Full dynasty functionality
- Multiplayer”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We reserve the right to increase the price after Early Access to reflect the expanded feature set and additional refinements.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“You can reach us through our Discord server, and we're happy to receive feedback through any channel to help improve the game.”
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Planned Release Date: Q4 2026

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About This Game

In Medieval Ascendant, you write your own saga in the harsh medieval world of the fantasy realm Aldred. You begin as a simple serf with no possessions and fight your way up through the rigid social hierarchy over generations. When your character passes away, your legacy lives on in your heir. Each generation decides the rise or fall of your dynasty.

Tend your fields, master a craft, or dominate the market and build a vast production network across five unique provinces. Shape the realm to your liking through supremacy in economy, war, or intrigue. Whether you ultimately ascend the throne through bloody campaigns, dark scheming, or the ruthless power of coin is entirely up to you. rn

Key Features:

  • Your rise from a rightless serf to the heights of nobility across multiple generations

  • A fantasy realm with five individual provinces and simulated population

  • Fully simulated economy influenced by weather, plagues, and war

  • Conquer land by the sword, through cunning intrigue, or economic ruin

  • Strategic warfare and tactical battles that leave lasting wounds

  • Unique stories and unpredictable dialogues in every playthrough

Found your dynasty and climb the feudal social order over generations. Full patriarchal system with genetics, inheritance, education, and strategic alliances through marriage and dowry.

Five provinces with local markets, population-driven demand, prosperity, NPC competitors who influence the market, and seasonal fluctuations. Droughts, plagues, and wars affect the economy. Use your economic power to make provinces flourish or starve.

Multiple production chains to manufacture every available good in the game. Each province offers unique advantages for producing certain goods. Build houses for the population, but make sure there are enough homeless to occupy your houses.

Wage war against rival houses or defend the realm against invading neighbors. Every battle carries the risk that your character dies or is permanently injured. Each battle spans multiple rounds — watch your breathing, for an exhausted character is easily wounded. Prepare yourself and equip your character with weapon, armor, and shield.

Death is not the end. Your legacy is carried on through the generations. Customize your playstyle by focusing on economy, combat, diplomacy, intrigue, or dynasty. Multi-tiered development of legacies.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Use of AI generated Art and some coding

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game features moderate violence portrayed in an unrealistic manner, with textual references of violence towards defensless characters, such as children. There is use of offensive language and textual references to sexual activity. There are also textual references to the use of illegal drugs and alcohol.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11 Big Sur (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / Apple M1
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated graphics with Metal support
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit)
    • Processor: Apple M1 or newer
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple Silicon GPU or dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS (64-bit)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 1 GB VRAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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