
The fierce combat in our latest skirmish trail sets a challenging new benchmark for Stronghold players. Both men desire a glorious victory in the Holy Land, with The Templar seeking to cleanse the holy land of heretics and The Duke hoping to emerge from Phillip's shadow and make his mark on the world, ideally without suffering too many casualties! The third expansion for Stronghold Crusader 2, The Templar & The Duke adds seven missions, two AI opponents, 10 achievements, five custom shields and new castle types unique to these new Lords. One is a brutal newcomer who embodies the Crusades' nebulous motivations, while the other stands as successor to King Phillip from the original Stronghold Crusader (2002).
One player - Multiple Roles: Instantly swap between playable characters, focusing on the best skills for the job.The law of the Templar is coming to the desert! The Templar & The Duke DLC adds an extra Crusader Trail campaign and new AI characters, two Crusaders with contrasting origins, values and strengths. 20 historically accurate locations from around Europe have been recreated for the player to explore
Expansive Historical Game World: Return to the 13th century, where European culture is on the brink of collapse. At any moment a second player can join in and take control of the AI-controlled hero. When playing solo, the player can switch between the two characters, leaving the control of the second hero to the game’s AI. The First Templar features both single player and co-op modes. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, including Sacracen, King Philip the IV of France and the Inquisition. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail.
The First Templar follows the story of two main characters – a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic.