Songs of Conquest

Short description: 2024 video game

Songs of Conquest

Developer(s)| Lavapotion
Publisher(s)| Coffee Stain Publishing
Producer(s)| Magnus Alm
Designer(s)| Carl Toftfelt
Programmer(s)| Patrik Liljecrantz, Niklas Borglund
Artist(s)| Anders Gullmarsvik
Writer(s)| Kim Tough
Engine| Unity[1]
Platform(s)|

* Windows
* MacOS
* PlayStation 5
* Xbox Series X/S
* Android
* iOS
* Nintendo Switch
* Nintendo Switch 2

Release| Microsoft 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
Genre(s)| Turn-based strategy
Mode(s)| Single-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.

## Contents

* 1 Gameplay
* 2 Development
* 3 Reception
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## 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]

## Reception

Reception

| Aggregate score

Aggregator| Score
Metacritic| 78/100[7]
Review score
Publication| Score
Eurogamer| 3/5[8]

Songs of Conquest was awarded the title of "Most Anticipated" in the "PC Gaming Show Presentation" during E3 2021.[9] Upon release, it received positive reviews on Metacritic[7] and was among the top three best-selling games that were released in 2022 at GOG.com.[10]

## References

1. ↑ Saver, Michael (2024-06-10). "Games Made with Unity: May 2024 in review". Unity Technologies. https://unity.com/blog/games/games-made-with-unity-may-2024-releases. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Walker, Alex (14 June 2021). "Songs Of Conquest Is Basically Heroes Of Might And Magic 3: JRPG Edition". Kotaku Australia. G/O Media. https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/06/songs-of-conquest-is-basically-heroes-of-might-and-magic-3-jrpg-edition/.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20210619083653/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/songs-of-conquest-was-one-of-the-prettiest-games-at-e3-2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
4. ↑ "1.0 is out now!". Valve Corporation. 20 May 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/867210/view/4155211502147981235.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Okic, Omar (3 May 2021). "SONGS OF CONQUEST CLOSED ALPHA INVITATIONS COMING MAY 2021". Keen Gamer. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504174039/https://www.keengamer.com/articles/news/songs-of-conquest-closed-alpha-invitations-coming-may-2021/. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
6. ↑ https://www.gamersegames.com.br/2024/12/17/shapeshifting-slayers-chegam-ao-jogo-de-estrategia-songs-of-conquest-com-o-dlc-vanir/
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Songs of Conquest PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/songs-of-conquest/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
8. ↑ Castle, Katharine (May 20, 2024). "Songs of Conquest review - fantasy tactics that favours breadth over depth". https://www.eurogamer.net/songs-of-conquest-review.
9. ↑ 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20210702050521/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-06-16-forza-horizon-5-voted-most-anticipated-game-in-official-e3-2021-awards. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
10. ↑ "How many games we released, which were your favorites, how long you spent playing and more– check out GOG numbers for 2022!". CD Projekt. 25 January 2023. https://www.gog.com/en/news/how_many_games_we_released_which_were_your_favorites_how_long_you_spent_playing_and_more_check_out_gog_numbers_for_2022.

## External links

* Official website

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