
Release Date: December 9, 2025
A strategy game on the license of a tabletop fantasy RPG. In RuneQuest: Warlords, we take command of one of three factions and lead them to victory in turn-based battles across a story campaign, individual skirmishes and scenarios, or in multiplayer mode.
RuneQuest is a tabletop RPG created in 1978 by Steve Perrin and Steve Henderson, as well as Warren James and Ray Turney. The action is set in the fantasy world of Glorantha, created by Greg Stafford. RuneQuest: Warlords described here is its adaptation implemented in the form of a turn-based strategy. The game was developed by the Ukrainian company Volmi Games, which was acquired by Virtuos in January 2022.
In RuneQuest: Warlords we view events in an isometric perspective.
The main element of the gameplay consists of turn-based battles, which take place on arenas covered with a grid of square fields. When deploying our units, we must take the terrain's topography into account. Additionally, each of our subordinates receives a so-called "control zone" extending over the nearby fields.
Each of our actions, such as moving, attacking, or using a special ability, depletes the action points meter. However, we can secure a bonus to the latter by using advanced tactics, such as casting spells or flanking. The game also allows us to activate sentry mode, which will make a unit begin guarding a specific area.
The game offers us a variety of units. Among them, we find heroes, cavalry, infantry soldiers, as well as monsters and artillery. The range of these units is determined by the faction we choose – Talastar, Chaos, and the Lunar Empire. Each has unique strengths and abilities that influence their purpose – some provide heavy support for our army, while others allow for quick attacks. Additionally, many of them come with diverse variants.
Magic associated with the deities of the world of Glorantha and ancient runes also plays an important role here. As we progress, our heroes gain new magical skills and develop existing ones, and their skillful use on the battlefield can change the outcome of the battle.
RuneQuest: Warlords transports us to the fantasy world of Glorantha, created for the "paper" original, specifically to the lands of Talastar and Dorastor on the continent of Genertela. The action of this game is set during the invasion of Chaos forces. We take on the role of Halgrim - a tribal champion from Talastar’s Bilings, whose task is to repel the invasion. The game features iconic characters from the RuneQuest universe, such as Ketill White Eye, Hakon the Swimmer, Ralzakark, and Wovandor.
For the purposes of RuneQuest: Warlords a narrative campaign has been prepared, consisting of 18 missions. Additionally, there is a skirmish mode to explore and an Arena that allows participation in repeatable scenarios. Furthermore, we can take part in online multiplayer matches.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Virtuos
Publisher: Slitherine / Matrix Games
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for RuneQuest: Warlords Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4460, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6400, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.