Carry the Flame Band of Crusaders Marches to Glory in a Witcher Esque Medieval Europe

A Dark Medieval Europe in Turmoil

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From the historic heart of Poland, indie studio Virtual Alchemy unveils Band of Crusaders, a strategy RPG that plunges players into a twisted, Witcher-esque vision of 1350s Europe. As Grandmaster of a fledgling knightly order, you’ll confront chaos sweeping The Continent, forged by devils and eldritch cults.

Lead a Knightly Order

Recruit, equip, and manage a diverse band—knights, spearmen, archers, and more—balancing morale, supplies, and battlefield roles. Real‑time clashes meet thoughtful planning as you marshal formations, issue commands, and adapt to brutal encounters.

Emergent Stories, Real Stakes

Every decision reshapes your campaign across historically inspired landscapes. Tend to the mental and material needs of your troops, face bandits and demonic forces, and carve a legend from ragtag peasants to celebrated heroes.

Trailer

Authenticity Meets the Supernatural

Art Director Kamil Mickiewicz highlights historically grounded armor and tools contrasted with demons drawn from biblical and European myth—Virtual Alchemy’s take on a Witcher‑less world, defined by dire stakes and raw heroism.

Follow the Crusade

Wishlist the game on Steam to catch updates, and follow Virtual Alchemy on Discord, X, and Instagram for development insights.

Band of Crusaders

Release: TBA

Genre: Strategy RPG, Real-time Combat, Medieval Fantasy

Developer / Publisher: Virtual Alchemy / NCSOFT

Platforms: PC (Steam)

About Virtual Alchemy

Founded in Warsaw by veterans from projects like The Witcher, Gwent, Shogunners, and Superhot, Virtual Alchemy focuses on rich, player‑driven narratives and deep mechanics.