SpellForce 3 Versus Edition

SpellForce 3 Versus Edition

Released Nov 2020

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

75% positive · 1,624 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

SpellForce 3: Versus Edition launched as a free-to-play multiplayer companion to the SpellForce 3 ecosystem on November 3, 2020. The game received a series of balance and feature patches through early 2021, culminating in the "Reforced" update on December 6, 2021 — its largest post-launch update, which added two new game modes (Journey and Arena Mode), reworked matchmaking, expanded the map pool, added crossplay, and delivered extensive balance changes across all factions. The Reforced update represents the last major developer communication for this title. There have been no news posts, patches, or developer statements since December 6, 2021. The sole DLC — the Full PvP Upgrade, which unlocks all six factions — shipped on launch day (November 3, 2020) and is the only paid content ever listed for the game. No unreleased DLC exists on the store, and no future content has been announced. The developer explicitly described the Reforced update as a "Thank You" to the community and framed it as a meaningful milestone, without announcing any further content roadmap. Given that the last developer communication was on December 6, 2021 — over four and a half years before today's date of June 24, 2026 — and no subsequent updates or announcements have followed, the game appears to have reached the end of its active development cycle with the Reforced update.
Evidence
The 'Reforced' update launched, adding two new game modes (Journey and Arena), reworked matchmaking, new and updated maps, crossplay, and extensive balance changes. The developer framed this as a 'Thank You' to the community. This is the last official communication from Grimlore Games for this title.
news post · Dec 6, 2021 source development ending
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The only DLC — the Full PvP Upgrade unlocking all six factions — released on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing.
dlc listing · Nov 3, 2020 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Skirmish or 1-on-1 Multiplayer

You can choose whether you want to take on AI enemies in a Skirmish battle, or go head-to-head with other human players of SpellForce 3 in both Ranked and Unranked PVP matches.

On top of it all you can also check out the single-player scenario ‘Old Haalâyash’ to get a glimpse of what the lavishly created single player campaigns of SpellForce 3 and its stand-alone expansions have to offer.

Multiplayer Races: Orcs, Humans and Elves

You will be randomly assigned a faction, giving you a chance to try out either playing as Orcs, Humans or Elves.
Each faction has its own strengths and traits, so you’ll need to develop your strategy to make the most of your warriors and workers.

Upgrade to unlock more excitement

This is just a taste of the challenge and fun that SpellForce 3’s RTS matches have to offer. When you are hungry for more, the full versions of SpellForce 3 and its stand-alone expansions Soul Harvest and Fallen God will get you access to the complete PvP experience with all factions and the full story campaign.

If you love the PvP aspect of the game, we also offer the “SpellForce 3: Versus Edition - Full PvP Upgrade” DLC which contains the complete PvP experience with access to all 6 factions (Orcs, Humans, Elves, Dark Elves, Dwarves, Trolls).

Please note that the full Single Player and story campaign experience is only unlocked by acquiring SpellForce 3 and its stand-alone expansions Soul Harvest and Fallen God.

Key Features

  • Free PvP multiplayer
  • Go for glory with Ranked and Unranked PVP matches
  • Choose Skirmish mode to play against challenging AI opponents
  • Battle against other human players of SpellForce 3, SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest, and SpellForce 3: Fallen God
  • Play the single-player ‘Old Haalâyash’ scenario map
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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