However, the game is not all about making war on your rivals. The goal of Stronghold 3 is to create a prospering keep while suppressing the advancement of neighboring developments into the player's territory. The player must fight for the freedom of his people.
StoryĪ former ruler teams up with various other factions to take over the lands. The game also adds major graphical improvements and a Havok physics engine. Stronghold 3 aims to combat the numerous problems that plagued Stronghold 2 and to up date the franchise with modern gameplay mechanics such as directly controlling the units living in the player's stronghold.