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Songs of Conquest
The game's logo, superimposed on the illustration of four characters.
DeveloperLavapotion
PublisherCoffee Stain Publishing
ProducerMagnus Alm
DesignerCarl Toftfelt
ProgrammersPatrik Liljecrantz, Niklas Borglund
ArtistAnders Gullmarsvik
WriterKim Tough
EngineUnity[1]
Platforms
  • Windows
  • MacOS
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch 2
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows, MacOS
May 20, 2024
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
November 12, 2024
Android, iOS
March 13, 2025
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
June 17, 2025
GenreTurn-based strategy
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Songs of Conquest is a turn-based strategy game developed by Lavapotion and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Inspired by 90s classics such as Heroes of Might and Magic III, the game was released in early access on May 10, 2022 for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It allows players to choose from four unique factions, expand their kingdoms, and wage battle by controlling powerful magicians called Wielders.[2][3] The game was released out of early access on May 20, 2024.[4] The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S port released on November 12, 2024, and Android and iOS port released on March 13, 2025. The Nintendo Switch port released on June 17 2025.

Gameplay

In-engine screenshot of a player's town for the faction of Arleon

The game can be described as a turn-based strategy-adventure hybrid. The strategy part of the game involves kingdom management, such as recruiting Wielders and units, constructing and improving buildings, as well as turn-based combat skirmishes. The adventure part is supported by the unique fantasy setting and story, presented through a combination of 2D pixel art style, 3D environments, and volumetric lighting.[3][5]

Development

From 2019 to May 2021, Swedish development team Lavapotion had reached over 20,000 requests to sign up for Songs of Conquest's closed alpha. The team has kept a direct line of communication with the public through their Discord server, complementing it with updates on their official website's blog posts. The game's release was originally planned for late 2020 but, likely due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic,[5] the launch target was postponed to May 10, 2022. The game released in early access on Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store.[2] Its first DLC, named Vanir, was released on 17 December 2024.[6] Its second DLC, Roots, was released on 17 June 2025.[7] The third DLC, Rise Eternal was released on 5 March 2026.[8] And the fourth, and latest DLC, Yulan, was released on 4 June 2026.[9]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic78/100[10]
Review score
PublicationScore
Eurogamer3/5[11]

Songs of Conquest was awarded the title of "Most Anticipated" in the "PC Gaming Show Presentation" during E3 2021.[12] Upon release, it received positive reviews on Metacritic[10] and was among the top three best-selling games that were released in 2022 at GOG.com.[13] By October 2026, the game had sold more than 800,000 copies on Steam alone.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Saver, Michael (10 June 2024). "Games Made with Unity: May 2024 in review". Unity Technologies. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 Walker, Alex (14 June 2021). "Songs Of Conquest Is Basically Heroes Of Might And Magic 3: JRPG Edition". Kotaku Australia. G/O Media. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. 1 2 Smith, Graham (15 June 2021). "Songs Of Conquest was one of the prettiest games at E3 2021". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "1.0 is out now!". Steam. Valve Corporation. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  5. 1 2 Okic, Omar (3 May 2021). "SONGS OF CONQUEST CLOSED ALPHA INVITATIONS COMING MAY 2021". Keen Gamer. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Fernandes, Saulo (17 December 2024). ""Shapeshifting Slayers" chegam ao jogo de estratégia Songs of Conquest com o DLC Vanir" (in Portuguese).
  7. ↑ Arnaldo, A. J. (11 June 2025). "Roots Will Rise in Latest Songs of Conquest DLC". Hardcore Gamer.
  8. ↑ Fuller, Alex (22 February 2026). "Songs of Conquest: Rise Eternal DLC Releasing in March".
  9. ↑ Soares, Lucas (8 May 2026). "Songs of Conquest anuncia DLC Yulan com lançamento em junho – Pizza Fria" (in Portuguese).
  10. 1 2 "Songs of Conquest PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Castle, Katharine (20 May 2024). "Songs of Conquest review - fantasy tactics that favours breadth over depth". Eurogamer. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Batchelor, James (16 June 2021). "Forza Horizon 5 voted most anticipated game in Official E3 2021 Awards". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  13. ↑ "How many games we released, which were your favorites, how long you spent playing and more– check out GOG numbers for 2022!". GOG.com. CD Projekt. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Songs of Conquest Hits 800,000 Sales on Steam". VGTimes. 27 October 2026. Retrieved 30 October 2026.

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