THQ Nordic announces The Guild - Europe 1410: Back to old formula with trade and intrigue?
Strategists, a new The Guild is coming! THQ Nordic has announced The Guild – Europe 1410. A different development studio is meant to ensure that the sequel doesn’t stumble right out of the gate like The Guild 3 did.
The Guild – Europe 1410 brings medieval realities in old Europe to life with another installment in the acclaimed strategy series. As an ambitious citizen in a powerful trading dynasty, you’ll combine economic strategy with social influence and politics to lead your family to the top of society.
"Cheating is not allowed"? Think again! Without well-planned intrigues, your power ambitions won’t go far. With a richly detailed historical setting and deep simulation mechanics, the game offers a mix of city-building, role-playing, and diplomacy.
Forge alliances, buy influence, or resort to ruthless methods. Every decision shapes your legacy for generations to come. Crafting and trade form the heart of The Guild – Europe 1410: choose professions like blacksmith, alchemist, or tailor and grow your business into a thriving medieval empire. Those seeking more risk can dabble in theft, extortion, or kidnapping — or serve as a law enforcer to earn the citizens' favor. Your decisions shape the reputation, influence, and fate of your dynasty. Even the announcement trailer, packed with live-action scenes, delivers a strong dose of medieval atmosphere.
Summary: The key features of The Guild – Europe 1410
- Dynamic trading system that realistically depicts the medieval economic cycle
- Deep character development with individual skills, professions, and family relationships
- Complex political and social interactions, including power plays and alliances
- Authentic historical setting with detailed cities and a vibrant world in 15th-century Europe
- Extensive economic simulation with production, trade, and resource management
- Multiplayer mode to shape medieval Europe together or against each other
The Guild – Europe 1410: Release window and first impressions
No doubt about it, the predecessor The Guild 3 sadly couldn’t live up to the older Guild titles. It was criticized for bugs, a cluttered UI, and outdated visuals. That’s why fans of the series still prefer to play The Guild 2 with mods. This was likely the reason publisher THQ Nordic decided to switch development studios. The Guild 3 developer GolemLabs has been replaced by Czech studio Ashborne Games for the development of The Guild – Europe 1410. The team brings a wealth of experience, with games like Last Train Home and Comanche under their belt.
Europe 1410 seems off to a promising start, and the press is already optimistic thanks to the authentic visual presentation, revealed details, and announced features. It’s expected that THQ Nordic has learned from the previous game’s mistakes and is setting the course for a worthy successor in the series.
An exact release date has not yet been announced. However, it is generally expected that The Guild – Europe 1410 will release in 2026.
