Stronghold 4 · Game hub
Plan a working castle: food, transport, honor and layered defenses in the Stronghold 4 Demo. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Official game analysis · Updated 18 October 2026
What the official material confirms
Stronghold 4 is a prequel built around a cinematic campaign, skirmish play and castle customisation. Firefly lists a December 7, 2026 Early Access launch; the October 8 demo starts with Free Build, with the Skirmish portion scheduled for October 19. This hub keeps demo guidance separate from announced 1.0 features.
A castle survives when its supply lines survive. Use the rebuilding guide for a steady opening, the wiki to identify missing production steps, and the defense guide to prepare for raids. The planners answer specific questions without assuming a universal farm ratio or an unbeatable army. These pages cover the Demo; later campaign content is not treated as playable here.
Rebuild the settlement without starving your workforce or leaving the lord exposed. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Buildings & goods wikiFind what each building produces, what its output is used for and which links keep industry running. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Production chain plannerChoose a product and mark the buildings you have to reveal the missing stages in your supply chain. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Troops & countersMatch troop roles to the enemy: light targets, armored attackers, siege engines and a mobile reserve. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Castle defense guidePrepare ranged fire, protected access and emergency defenses before summoning the next invasion. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Housing honor calculatorEstimate the base honor from your houses and the time needed to reach a chosen honor target. Practical checks for the current Demo are included.
Official game page
- Steam · Stronghold 4
- Firefly Studios · Stronghold 4 gameplay overview
- Firefly Studios · Official community & social links
- Stronghold 4 Wiki · independent topic comparison
Demo · 18 October 2026. Unlocks depend on the map and rank; this is not a full-campaign walkthrough.