Britannia
Released Apr 2024
Relive over a thousand years of Great Britain's history in this epic game of conquest and domination. From Roman legions to the Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror, explore the fate of numerous nations and fight to become king.
73% positive · 106 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Britannia entered Steam Early Access on July 7, 2022, with the stated goal of using that period to implement multiplayer and fix bugs before a full launch. On April 4, 2024, the developer officially declared the game out of Early Access, announcing the release of multiplayer as the feature that completed the 1.0 package. The developer explicitly described this as the "vanilla 1.00 version," marking the game as a finished product at that point.
Following the 1.0 launch, a June 11, 2024 post addressed multiplayer stability fixes and mentioned some ongoing minor improvements (AI speed, bug fixes) planned for the summer of 2024. However, these were maintenance and polish items, not new content. No DLC has been listed, no expansions have been announced, and no roadmap for additional content exists. The last developer communication was on June 11, 2024, and no posts have appeared since.
The game was developed as a faithful digital adaptation of the Britannia board game — a self-contained product by design. With no announced future content, no unreleased DLC, and a developer statement explicitly calling it a complete 1.0 release, this game launched as a finished product.
Evidence
Developer officially announced the game's exit from Early Access with the release of multiplayer, calling it the 'vanilla 1.00 version' and marking it as the completion of their development goals.
Early Access launch announcement explicitly framed EA as a period to implement multiplayer and bugfixes before a full 1.0 release — confirming multiplayer completion was always the finish line.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PID Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Britannia is the eponymous adaptation of the historical board game that broadly depicts the age-old conflict for control of Britain from 43 to 1066 A.D. Leave your mark on the island and take control of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Game mechanics
Britannia uses the same ruleset as the historical board game and relies on support from the original creators. Take control of a nation and issue strategic recommendations to move forward and gain the upper hand over your enemies.
Earn victory points by conquering and keeping territories, defeating enemy units, and being elected Bretwalda or King of England.
Key features
- History
The game begins with the Roman invasion in 43 A.D., continues through the many conflicts between the Angles, Saxons, Picts, Norwegians, Scots, Irish, and other peoples, and ends with the Norman Conquest of 1066. Play as the rebellious Queen Boudica, legendary King Arthur, Danish King Knut, or William the Conqueror and leave a mark on the early history of Britain.
- Strategic depth
Develop your nation, manage your army, and fight by choosing the battlefield that will lead you to victory. But that's just the beginning – numerous unique game mechanics await you in Britannia!
- Alternate history
Take control of Albion's destiny! In Britannia, you can change the course of history and create diverse outcomes.
- Scenarios and customization
Playable offline with 1 to 4 players across 3 scenarios, including the Roman invasion of 43 A.D., the 5th-century Germanic invasions, and the invasions from the North (by Danes, Vikings, and Normans) until around 1066.
- A faithful adaptation of the board game
Lewis Pulsipher's masterpiece is brought to life in 2022 with the digital version thanks to Philippe Thibaut (Europa Universalis, Ageod, Avalon Digital games, SGS series).
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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