Today's update brings with it new opportunities for the Lords and Ladies of Stronghold Kingdoms, adding 20 new strategy cards to the Kingdoms deck. Impacting many different areas of gameplay, these more advanced cards have been designed to appeal to all types of player. Farmers, protectors, diplomats and warlords will find a card to suit their needs, advancing their cause or that of their House in-game. Boost the production of banquet goods, protect your villagers from barbaric invaders or swiftly prepare them for surprise attacks with these new cards:

Expert Protection – Increases the length of any protection placed on a parish.

Expert Fine Attire – Provides a large boost to the amount of silk delivered to your keep.

Expert Guardhouses – Place a greater amount of defending troops in your castle.

Instant Blacksmith – Place a Blacksmith instantly and for free.

Expert Stone Structures – Boost your stone towers and gatehouses with extra resistance to attack.

A full list of the 20 new cards and their effects can be found here - Update Forum Thread

Players can attain these new cards from the various random cards packs, specialised packs and for free by claiming Veteran Level cards. Select cards can also be purchased with card points.

We hope you make effective use of these powerful new cards and look forward to hearing your feedback! Let us know what future cards and feature updates you would like to see in the comments below.

Today's update brings with it new opportunities for the Lords and Ladies of Stronghold Kingdoms, adding 20 new strategy cards to the Kingdoms deck. Impacting many different areas of gameplay, these more advanced cards have been designed to appeal to all types of player. Farmers, protectors, diplomats and warlords will find a card to suit their needs, advancing their cause or that of their House in-game. Boost the production of banquet goods, protect your villagers from barbaric invaders or swiftly prepare them for surprise attacks with these new cards:

Expert Protection – Increases the length of any protection placed on a parish.

Expert Fine Attire – Provides a large boost to the amount of silk delivered to your keep.

Expert Guardhouses – Place a greater amount of defending troops in your castle.

Instant Blacksmith – Place a Blacksmith instantly and for free.

Expert Stone Structures – Boost your stone towers and gatehouses with extra resistance to attack.

A full list of the 20 new cards and their effects can be found here - Update Forum Thread

Players can attain these new cards from the various random cards packs, specialised packs and for free by claiming Veteran Level cards. Select cards can also be purchased with card points.

We hope you make effective use of these powerful new cards and look forward to hearing your feedback! Let us know what future cards and feature updates you would like to see in the comments below.

Greetings Sire. The latest Stronghold Kingdoms update includes a host of new challenges. Numerous additions to the Achievements system provide the Lords and Ladies of SHK with new objectives and higher goals for existing achievements. Read on for changes to the forest-type Castle screen, a new forest area and more:

New Achievements – Earn the 'Evil Lord' title by nefariously ridding the lands of Paladin Castles or claim the title of 'Treasure Hunter' by salvaging riches from Treasure Castles.

Achievement Levels – 'Double Diamond', 'Triple Diamond' and 'Sapphire' levels now require more skill and enduring when earning your medals, but also rewarding you more generously than ever before.

Achievement Tracker – Players can now view and track their progress for most Achievements by hovering over the medals.

New Castle Screen – Lords and Ladies with forest type villages will now find forests surrounding their castles on the Castle screen.

Extra Proclamations – Governors and Kings are now able to send proclamations more frequently, once every three days.

We hope you enjoy these new additions to the game! The ability to track Achievements has been a frequent player request for some time now, so it gives us great pleasure to add this along with extended levels and new Achievement types.

Players can discuss the new update and view a complete list of changes, additions and information regarding the Achievements update here - Update Forum Thread

Greetings Sire. The latest Stronghold Kingdoms update includes a host of new challenges. Numerous additions to the Achievements system provide the Lords and Ladies of SHK with new objectives and higher goals for existing achievements. Read on for changes to the forest-type Castle screen, a new forest area and more:

New Achievements – Earn the 'Evil Lord' title by nefariously ridding the lands of Paladin Castles or claim the title of 'Treasure Hunter' by salvaging riches from Treasure Castles.

Achievement Levels – 'Double Diamond', 'Triple Diamond' and 'Sapphire' levels now require more skill and enduring when earning your medals, but also rewarding you more generously than ever before.

Achievement Tracker – Players can now view and track their progress for most Achievements by hovering over the medals.

New Castle Screen – Lords and Ladies with forest type villages will now find forests surrounding their castles on the Castle screen.

Extra Proclamations – Governors and Kings are now able to send proclamations more frequently, once every three days.

We hope you enjoy these new additions to the game! The ability to track Achievements has been a frequent player request for some time now, so it gives us great pleasure to add this along with extended levels and new Achievement types.

Players can discuss the new update and view a complete list of changes, additions and information regarding the Achievements update here - Update Forum Thread

Sire, I have some troubling news. Your peasants have had the gall to discuss your current attire amongst themselves... Rumour has it that your majestic clothing is outdated! While we of course disagree with such contumelious talk and would rather have everyone hanged, we do need workers. So we have ordered some new clothes for you to try on, my Lord! The newest Stronghold Kingdoms updates adds 29 unseen garments and accessories to your wardrobe, bringing new style to the Kingdom! Entertain your sedulous and loyal troops by wearing turquoise bunny ears on the battlefield, let a scar across your battle-hardened face send shivers of terror through your enemies' veins or demonstrate your fearlessness by walking on a bed of ravaging flames. Create one of 4,608 new avatars as you please (Not counting colour variations) or let us put together a random unique outfit for you to try on.

With larger updates scheduled for the next few months we are thankful for your continued support, providing us with a steady flow of new ideas and suggestions. Don't forget to visit the forums and submit your unique suggestions and make your mark on the Kingdoms experience, allowing you to be an active participant in the transformation of our Castle MMO. We already have a list of surprises lined up for you, large and small, which we can't wait to share!

Players can discuss the new update here - Update Forum Thread

Sire, I have some troubling news. Your peasants have had the gall to discuss your current attire amongst themselves... Rumour has it that your majestic clothing is outdated! While we of course disagree with such contumelious talk and would rather have everyone hanged, we do need workers. So we have ordered some new clothes for you to try on, my Lord! The newest Stronghold Kingdoms updates adds 29 unseen garments and accessories to your wardrobe, bringing new style to the Kingdom! Entertain your sedulous and loyal troops by wearing turquoise bunny ears on the battlefield, let a scar across your battle-hardened face send shivers of terror through your enemies' veins or demonstrate your fearlessness by walking on a bed of ravaging flames. Create one of 4,608 new avatars as you please (Not counting colour variations) or let us put together a random unique outfit for you to try on.

With larger updates scheduled for the next few months we are thankful for your continued support, providing us with a steady flow of new ideas and suggestions. Don't forget to visit the forums and submit your unique suggestions and make your mark on the Kingdoms experience, allowing you to be an active participant in the transformation of our Castle MMO. We already have a list of surprises lined up for you, large and small, which we can't wait to share!

Players can discuss the new update here - Update Forum Thread

We have opened a new game world accurately recreating a quasi-medieval present day map of North America! Players from all across the Kingdom are invited to start their adventurous First Age journey through USA 2, one of the largest maps in Stronghold Kingdoms. Join thousands of other settlers seeking control over an untouched piece of American paradise and battle your way to glory, making the most of what the land has to offer along the way. Grow your population, raise an unstoppable army and seat yourself on one of 11 in-game thrones.

With more than 10 unique world maps based on the real world geography of more than 40 countries within Europe and the Americas, USA 2 continues Stronghold Kingdoms' tradition of allowing players to expand their virtual empire in a familiar environment and settle close to their real life homes. The addition of a new USA server allows both new and experienced players to settle in a yet unpopulated world and take control over 11 different kingdoms, stretching from the shores of Pennsylvania to the grand Sierra Nevada in California.

Fair conquering, My Lord!

We have opened a new game world accurately recreating a quasi-medieval present day map of North America! Players from all across the Kingdom are invited to start their adventurous First Age journey through USA 2, one of the largest maps in Stronghold Kingdoms. Join thousands of other settlers seeking control over an untouched piece of American paradise and battle your way to glory, making the most of what the land has to offer along the way. Grow your population, raise an unstoppable army and seat yourself on one of 11 in-game thrones.

With more than 10 unique world maps based on the real world geography of more than 40 countries within Europe and the Americas, USA 2 continues Stronghold Kingdoms' tradition of allowing players to expand their virtual empire in a familiar environment and settle close to their real life homes. The addition of a new USA server allows both new and experienced players to settle in a yet unpopulated world and take control over 11 different kingdoms, stretching from the shores of Pennsylvania to the grand Sierra Nevada in California.

Fair conquering, My Lord!

Hello!

In another monthly Kingdoms update driven by the community, we bring you a selection of overhauls, improvements and features to help you crush your foes and claim the throne. It's now easier to keep armies in sight and enemies at bay with an improved attack overview, oil pot counters and attack sorting. The Kingdoms deck has also been expanded with new strategy cards, each affecting a different area of gameplay. More than 20 cards have been added, including:

• Super Heavy Haulage – Activate a large, long boost to all raw material production.
  
• Expanded Keep Storage – Increase your Keep’s storage of goods with this card.
  
• Instant Armourer – Instantly place an Armourer for free.
  
• Super Tax 3 – Gain access to an extra three tax bands.
  
• Renown Philosopher - Complete a huge amount of research.

Attack Target Window – See a list of recent targets with this new feature, allowing favourite targets to be added via the world map.

Attack Screen Sorting – This gives players the ability to sort the order in which attacks are displayed and set up timed attacks more effectively.

Shield of the Week Gallery - A new website displaying all historical Shield of the Week winners is now available, collecting and immortalising the years of work players have put into their in-game Coat of Arms.

Update Notes - A full list of new cards, features and improvements can be found in our official forum post.

The Kingdoms team would like to thank everyone who made this update possible by sending in their suggestions and inspiring us to keep working on Stronghold Kingdoms. The community continues to play a large role in deciding the kind of new content and improvements that go into our monthly updates. We hope these updates reflect your passion for the future of Stronghold Kingdoms.

Want your ideas to be included in future updates? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter or in the Feedback forum.

Hello!

In another monthly Kingdoms update driven by the community, we bring you a selection of overhauls, improvements and features to help you crush your foes and claim the throne. It's now easier to keep armies in sight and enemies at bay with an improved attack overview, oil pot counters and attack sorting. The Kingdoms deck has also been expanded with new strategy cards, each affecting a different area of gameplay. More than 20 cards have been added, including:

• Super Heavy Haulage – Activate a large, long boost to all raw material production.
  
• Expanded Keep Storage – Increase your Keep’s storage of goods with this card.
  
• Instant Armourer – Instantly place an Armourer for free.
  
• Super Tax 3 – Gain access to an extra three tax bands.
  
• Renown Philosopher - Complete a huge amount of research.

Attack Target Window – See a list of recent targets with this new feature, allowing favourite targets to be added via the world map.

Attack Screen Sorting – This gives players the ability to sort the order in which attacks are displayed and set up timed attacks more effectively.

Shield of the Week Gallery - A new website displaying all historical Shield of the Week winners is now available, collecting and immortalising the years of work players have put into their in-game Coat of Arms.

Update Notes - A full list of new cards, features and improvements can be found in our official forum post.

The Kingdoms team would like to thank everyone who made this update possible by sending in their suggestions and inspiring us to keep working on Stronghold Kingdoms. The community continues to play a large role in deciding the kind of new content and improvements that go into our monthly updates. We hope these updates reflect your passion for the future of Stronghold Kingdoms.

Want your ideas to be included in future updates? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter or in the Feedback forum.