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Battle Realms: Zen Edition

Ed Del Castillo (producer of Command & Conquer) proudly presents the return of his masterpiece: Battle Realms. Critically acclaimed and enjoyed by fans worldwide, Battle Realms is packed with innovation, deep…

27 January 2025

Battle Realms: Zen Edition is a real time strategy (rts) developed by Ed Del Castillo, released 27 January 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Battle Realms: Zen Edition is

Battle Realms: Zen Edition is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by Ed Del Castillo and released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Liquid Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Sit by the fire, young nobleman, and help yourself to a cup of jasmine tea. You are wise to come here. So many warriors before you attempted to unite this realm under their reign. They were brave and strong. They had the noble knowledge of tactics. They knew how to choose the best steel for swords. They had fists that could punch holes through stone walls. They had eyes that could spot a sneaking ninja in the middle of a cloudy night. They had hearts that knew no fear nor remorse. But none of them came to seek advice of an old man living on the mountain. And--one by one--they failed. Their power crumbled, their dreams vanished, and their lives faded. You are wise to come here, young…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It supports multiplayer for up to 8 players online. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Battle Realms: Zen Edition launched on 27 January 2025, within three weeks of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist and Eternal Strands.

Released around the same time: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Eternal Strands.

Official trailer

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Battle Realms: Zen Edition — frequently asked questions

When did Battle Realms: Zen Edition come out?
Battle Realms: Zen Edition was released on 27 January 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Battle Realms: Zen Edition have multiplayer?
Yes. Battle Realms: Zen Edition supports multiplayer for up to 8 players online.

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