Raw Power Games, a new studio of seasoned game industry veterans, unveiled the development of its debut title Chronicles: Medieval.
Set in the brutal and beautiful European world of the 14th and 15th centuries, Chronicles: Medieval throws players into a sprawling, dynamic sandbox blending action and RPG depth on a strategic scale. Players will write their story and forge their destiny in a living, breathing realm where every decision echoes through history and every sword swing could change their fate. Players can engage in intense combat, fight for land, glory, and legacy, and lead massive armies into intense battles.
“Whether players dream of carving out a kingdom, leading armies into battle, or becoming the most prosperous trader, history is written by their hand in Chronicles: Medieval,” said Andrzej Zawadzki, senior designer at Raw Power Games, in a statement. “As we unveil the game and move towards an early access release, we plan to listen and work with our community to make our first game a truly epic adventure.”
Clemens Koch, senior community manager, said in a statement “We believe the best ideas often come from players themselves, and we look forward to building the game with our community, offering early playtests and feedback sessions. To learn more about Chronicles: Medieval and engage, we encourage players to join our dedicated Discord channel.”
Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Raw Power Games’ proprietary Asgard technology, Chronicles: Medieval is coming to early access on PC via Steam in 2026. The world premiere announcement trailer at Summer Game Fest features narration by none other than award-winning actor Tom Hardy (Mobland, The Revenant, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception).
Raw Power Games is a new studio of more than 100 veterans who have worked on notable titles such as The Witcher 3, Assassin’s Creed series, the Hitman series, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and the Grand Theft Auto series.
Chronicles: Medieval Key Features (for Early Access launch)
The game is set in an Immersive Medieval Sandbox in a vibrant, evolving world. You get to enter medieval Europe — a sprawling sandbox of unrest, invasions, and alliances. Create a custom character and experience a path filled with conflict and opportunity. Chronicles: Medieval will evolve, shaping itself alongside community feedback into a living medieval playground – where no two stories are ever the same.
Intense Combat and Large-Scale Battles
Master medieval warfare with skill and strategy. Recruit, train, and lead troops into epic battles with full customization and control. Command historical units like the sharp-eyed English Longbowmen, the devastating French cavalry and the feared Imperial Polearm infantry. Large scale battles that players can command and also fight directly on the front lines in third person. Issue orders and fight alongside friends with custom battles in co-op mode. Players must adapt, react and execute to survive.
Combat delivers an engaging and authentic medieval experience with stunning animations, fluid weapon mechanics, and a focus on realism. Raw Power Games has partnered with Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) legend Björn Rüther to capture the precision and weight of authentic historical martial arts, ensuring every swing and clash of steel feels impactful and accurate to the era.
Write Your Story, Forge Your Destiny
Your path to victory begins here. Shape your legacy in a medieval sandbox where every decision matters. Choose power, adventure, or fortune, navigating diplomacy and conflict to create a story uniquely yours.
Chronicles: Medieval blends action and RPG depth on a strategic scale, offering an ever-evolving narrative where emergent storytelling and player-led legacy are at the forefront.
Building a Beautiful, Evolving World Alongside the Community
Raw Power Games plans to give players the freedom, support, and technology they need to create, share, and reshape the game world in ways never imagined. The team at Raw Power Games believes the best ideas often come from players themselves and looks forward to building the game with players, offering early playtests and feedback sessions.
Raw Power Games is an independent game studio headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a fully flexible team of around 100 experienced developers spread across Europe. United by a shared passion for making unforgettable games and cultivating a vibrant, people-focused culture, the team at Raw Power Games is building a studio where creativity thrives and people come first.
Driven by a love for the players, games, and the people who make them, Raw Power Games is on a mission to craft worlds worth exploring.
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