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Hi everyone,
As some of you know, yesterday we did a gameplay showcase event about RuneQuest: Warlords, our upcoming turn-based strategy game set in the legendary world of Glorantha. During our special event, we revealed a lot about the game’s core features.
Based on the classic RPG RuneQuest (Chaosium, 1978), RuneQuest: Warlords brings players into a world where myth, magic, and conflict shape every battle. Our goal was to translate the spirit of the original RPG into a deep tactical experience, filled with heroic decisions, hero-led armies, and powerful Runes that influence fate itself.
The single-player campaign is set in Talastar, a borderland caught between the invading Lunar Empire and the corrupting forces of Chaos. You’ll follow Hahlgrim Ironsword, an Orlanthi warrior on a journey of justice and vengeance. The story unfolds over 18 missions across mythic landscapes and desperate conflicts.
Each faction offers a distinct tactical identity:
Children of the Storm (Talastar): fast, mobile, aggressive. Masters of terrain and initiative, empowered by the Runes of Air and Movement.
Lunar Empire: disciplined and coordinated. Quartz-armored legions, ritual mages, and formation-based tactics backed by the Moon Rune.
Chaos: relentless, corruptive, regenerative. Mutating forces that grow stronger through death, drawing power from Chaos and Entropy.
Combat is grid-based and highly tactical, featuring Zones of Control, a flexible Action Points system, and the Battle Rush mechanic that rewards active play.
Runes are at the heart of the game: each unit draws powers and identity from them, influencing abilities, synergies, and strategic options.
Beyond the story campaign, RuneQuest: Warlords also includes Skirmish Mode: playable solo against the AI or in multiplayer PvP.
Pick your faction and test your strategy in quick battles with high replay value.
Watch the full stream featuring live gameplay, team insights, and an exclusive mission preview:
The closed beta is now open, you still have the chance to sign up here, and have a first look and the game and help us with your feedback.
We’ll be in Indianapolis from July 31 to August 3, attending GenCon for the full duration of the event, and we’d love to meet you there.
Whether you’re curious to learn more about RuneQuest: Warlords or just want to stop by and say hi, you’ll find us ready to chat, answer your questions, and you’ll also have the chance to try an exclusive hands-on demo featuring a selection of missions from the upcoming campaign. If you’re around, don’t miss it — come see us at GenCon.
And.. don't forget to wishlist the game on Steam and Slitherine.
