Old World (video game)

Old World is a historical turn-based strategy 4X video game developed by Mohawk Games for Microsoft Windows released in early access on May 5, 2020.

Old World
Developer(s)Mohawk Games
Publisher(s)Mohawk Games
Designer(s)Soren Johnson
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseMay 5, 2020 (early access)
Genre(s)Turn-based strategy, 4X
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Old World is an historical turn-based strategy strategy game set in the ancient and classical eras with gameplay comparable to other 4X games such as the Civilization series while also incorporating dynasty simulation and narrative elements reminiscent of the Crusader Kings series.[1][2][3][4]

Development

Old World is the second game developed by American[5] studio Mohawk Games (first being Offworld Trading Company), which was founded in 2013 and led by Soren Johnson who had previously served as the lead designer for Civilization IV.[1][2][3][4] On April 28, 2020 Mohawk Games announced the game would be released on Early Access on May 5, 2020 via the Epic Games Store.[6]

References
  1. Crowley, Nate (April 14, 2020). "Preview: shape nations and annoy kings in Old World, the new 4X from Civ 4's Soren Johnson". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. Campbell, Colin (April 14, 2020). "Old World takes a more human look at grand, historical strategy". Polygon. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  3. Plunkett, Luke (April 15, 2020). "Old World Is Teaching Strategy Games Some New Tricks". Kotaku. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  4. Fenlon, Wes (April 14, 2020). "Ancient history's wild stories play out in Old World, an ambitious strategy game from the designer of Civ 4". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  5. "Mohawk Games". Twitter. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  6. O'Connor, Alice (April 28, 2020). "Offworld Trading Company devs launching Old World into early access in May". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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