The next Pretender Wars round kicks off on Friday (November 14). The round runs on the latest demo update and a few rulebook tweaks — full details will be shared on our discord alongside with the usual game session announcement!
New to the game?
This event is recommended for players already familiar with the basics — but there’s always at least another, more relaxed game running for newcomers. Whether you want to explore the systems, meet other Houses, or prepare for future battles, it’s a great place to start.
Feeling brave or looking for battles?
Then you'll enjoy Pretender Wars — just know it’s a high-stakes world.
Just look for the game called Pretender Wars once it opens on Friday (tip: you can set an alert for upcoming game sessions on 💬 discord!).
The exact start time was chosen by the current Pretender - but the game won’t actually begin until at least five players have joined.
You can already start giving orders during the upcoming phase, so your initial strategy will be ready even if you’re not around when the game session launches.
The game will run for about 9,000 ticks, and several factions are likely to form along the way — so even if you join later, you won’t be at a serious disadvantage.
The winning faction is the one that outmaneuvers everyone else by achieving one of the victory conditions. Keep in mind — there are no sieges yet; warfare focuses on raiding and blocking, like in a large-scale skirmish.
A heraldry package 🛡️ and the "Pretender House" achievement, that will appear on your player profile. The active pretender(s) will also receive a special, highlighted 🜲 Pretender role on our discord server.
House Elliott still sits on the throne and shows no sign of slowing down.
Remember their Coat of Arms. Burn it into memory — so when it reappears on the battlefield, you’ll know exactly who to aim for.
Going solo in the Middle Ages was... rare and generally unwise. Players can form alliances of two or three and win together!
You might need to cooperate to bring down the Pretender — but in the end, only one alliance can claim victory. Scheme wisely!
Use diplomacy, trade, or steel — whichever suits your cause.
Use private messages to plot your strategies behind the Pretender’s (or any rival’s) back. There’s also a dedicated Pretender Games chat on our 💬 discord!
Keep an eye on Gossips and Rumours. They can provide useful intel on your competition and the Pretender.
Also pay attention to the recent changes, there were major changes to battles, unit composition, roles, and combat edges in the latest update.
Will this round see new champions rise, or will House Elliott hold on to its claim?
You can find a few starting tips for the ranked games in a bite-size guide here on Steam:
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