Songs of Conquest

Songs of Conquest

Released May 2024

Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

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Evaluation

Songs of Conquest launched to version 1.0 on May 20, 2024 and has received a consistent stream of major releases since then: the Vanir faction DLC (December 17, 2024), the Roots faction DLC (June 17, 2025), the Rise Eternal story DLC (March 5, 2026), and the Yulan faction DLC — described as the largest faction expansion to date — on June 4, 2026. This establishes a sustained pattern of roughly one major release every 3–6 months. On August 7, 2026, Lavapotion returned from their summer break and posted an update explicitly stating they are not announcing any new big DLCs in the near term, with limited resources and a focus on polish, balancing, Wielder updates, and cross-platform work. Half the team was also wrapping up the spin-off game Wielders of the Essence (announced for November 5, 2026 release). However, by September 17, 2026, the developer posted again with news of a major upcoming update (version 1.12) that is already in public beta testing on Steam. This update includes Wielder reworks with new specializations and starting unit lineups, and the developer is actively soliciting community feedback via a Public Test Realm. The post also confirms work is underway on Songs of Conquest Mobile for iOS and Nintendo Switch builds, with one of those described as "right around the corner." The August 7 "no big DLCs" statement appears to refer specifically to new paid faction or story DLC — not to the continued flow of free updates and improvements that Lavapotion has consistently delivered alongside paid content. The September 17 post confirms the game remains in active development with a substantial update about to ship. No developer statement has indicated that Songs of Conquest development is winding down.
Evidence
Developer announces a major update (version 1.12) currently in public beta, including Wielder reworks with new specializations and starting units. Confirms ongoing work on iOS mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
news post · Sep 17, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Post-summer update: developer states they are not announcing any big DLCs, resources are limited, and focus is on polishing and improving Songs of Conquest, including balancing, Wielder updates, and cross-platform alignment. Also confirms takeover of mobile version management.
news post · Aug 7, 2026 source ambiguous
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Achievements
75
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Songs of Conquest is a turn-based strategy game where you lead powerful magicians called Wielders and venture to lands unknown. Wage battles against armies that dare oppose you, hunt for powerful artifacts and expand your territory. The world is ripe for the taking – seize it!

Adventure Awaits

Explore a wide variety of maps with diverse enemies and valuable loot. Delve into contrasting biomes with unique factions, environments and battlefields.

Build an Empire

Manage resources, research new advancements and expand your kingdom. Plan your towns to match your playstyle – Will you enlist every archer you can to rain death from their bows, or will the eternal legions of Aurelia march to war beneath your banners?

Wage War

Dive into a deep combat system using troop abilities and powerful magic. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential. March into epic siege battles and determine which faction matches your playstyle and strategy. There are many ways to conquer!

Play Your Way

Handcrafted maps for the curious adventurer, or randomized maps for endless replayability. Conquest maps allow head-to-head battles, while Challenge maps offer strategic puzzles to hone your tactical thinking. Find a plethora of maps created by the Lavapotion team as well as our mod community.

Alone or Together

Venture into the world of Aerbor on your own, team up with a friend, or enlist AI allies and enemies - the choice is yours. The majority of maps are playable in single player, co-op, or multiplayer through local hotseat or online.

Four Factions

Four factions are locked in an epic conflict. Arleon, knights of old battling each other for dominance. Rana, ancient tribes fighting for survival in the swamp. Loth, necromancers raising the dead to create a glorious future. Barya, bold mercenaries and inventors dedicated to coin, gunpowder and independence.

Four Choral Campaigns

Listen to the bards as they celebrate your path to victory. Each campaign comes with a unique song that tells the tale of your rise and ruin. Unlock new verses as you complete missions, enjoying the full track at the end of the journey.

In-game Map Editor

The in-game map editor allows you to create your own adventures using the same tools the developers use to create campaign and skirmish maps. Script in-game events, control the soundtrack, write dialogue and share your creations with others!

Last evaluated Oct 6, 2026
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