Stronghold-crusader-2-the-jackal-and-the-khan May 2026

: A new campaign featuring nine missions . These missions, such as "Thunderous Hooves" and "Journey's End," are known for high difficulty, often pitting the player against multiple strong AI lords simultaneously.

: Five new custom shields/coat of arms designs representing the paths of the warlord and the nomad. stronghold-crusader-2-the-jackal-and-the-khan

The two eponymous characters represent different archetypes of desert leadership: The Jackal (The Skilled Warlord) : A new campaign featuring nine missions

: Originally a subordinate to The Wolf, The Jackal earned his master's trust by killing the King and replacing The Pig as chief warlord. He is one of the few characters who treats The Wolf as an equal, often disagreeing with orders. : His army is described as "animalistic and

: The new lords bring inventive wall layouts and some of the strongest defensive fortifications in the game.

: His army is described as "animalistic and wild," relying on speed and packs of soldiers. In-game snippets describe his horsemen as riding "like thunder across the plain". Technical Requirements

: A lifelong nomad and head of a pack of roaming warriors rather than standard mercenaries. He travels between lands with no permanent home, seeking "glorious victories" and plundering resources.