Game Rant talked with Render Cube's producer Marcin Warszawski and marketing manager Kamil Judasz about Medieval Dynasty:

Interview: Medieval Dynasty Devs Talk Survival Gameplay, Major Updates, and Co-Op

Game Rant chats with Render Cube developers about Medieval Dynasty's most significant improvements, the team's inspirations, and more.

Medieval Dynasty was an early access success when it debuted back in 2020 and has since steadily grown its fan base along with its list of features as the developers have continued supporting the game with meaningful updates. Perhaps most significantly, the game recently implemented a highly-requested co-op mode so players can work together in this cozy medieval life sim that melds survival gameplay with city-building mechanics.

In the wake of the new co-op update, Game Rant interviewed Render Cube's producer Marcin Warszawski and marketing manager Kamil Judasz about how Medieval Dynasty has evolved over the years, the challenges the team faced in the game's early days, what they feel makes a great survival game, and lots more. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

Q: Medieval Dynasty has received an impressive number of updates and support post-release. What do you feel have been some of the most impactful changes since the game's debut?

Warszawski: Well, there are some obvious picks, like the console update that allowed us to expand our player base to more platforms than just PC. The recently published Co-Op (for now, still only on Steam) many players were waiting for helped our community grow as our players dragged their friends and family into the world of Medieval Dynasty. Maybe a bit less obvious thing would be the moment we added a third-person perspective, whose main goal was to eliminate the problem of people struggling with nausea due to head-bobbing.

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Thanks Couchpotato!

Couchpotato spotted a dev-update for Medieval Dynasty:

Medieval Dynasty | Co-Op Update Devlog #2

Medieval Dynasty will get a co-op mode:

Medieval Dynasty - Official Co-Op Update Trailer

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Render Cube has released an update for Medieval Dynasty.

Update to v1.0.0.6. - Live version

Added:

• Tracker skill additionally highlights blood
• New sounds for Planning Wood in Woodshed
• Three new dialogues sounds for male child (1 voice color): Farewell, First time greeting, greeting

Fixed:

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PC Gamer has reviewed the survival RPG Medieval Dynasty:

Medieval Dynasty review

A survival RPG that makes doing chores for everyone else fun.

Having put the finishing touches on the fourth building in my little village-to-be, I realise I need to go out hunting to get more food for the few denizens that dwell within it. It's my job to look after them, after all, and that means building shelter and services, but also going out to hunt some bison or deer for meat. I feel pretty confident as I head out… but end up dying to a boar taking a bite out of my ankle.

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Medieval Dynasty isn’t necessarily the most exciting game out there, but it’s comforting. It’s the kind of thing you can jump into for an hour or so a night and see your progress in the form of a new building, or a brand-new member of your very own village. Or you might jump in expecting a quick visit and find yourself losing four hours, emerging from a trance later with a warm, fuzzy feeling in your stomach.

Score: 74/100

The Survival-RPG Medieval Dynasty has been released:

Medieval Dynasty - Official Launch Trailer

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Render Cube teases what's coming with the next major update for Medieval Dynasty.

Medieval Dynasty - A Glimpse of What’s Coming Next

Hello Village Leaders,

It might seem like it’s been a while since we last spoke. But don’t worry - behind the scenes, work has been bubbling. So it seems fitting that we tell you a little bit about what you can expect in our next Medieval Dynasty Major Update. We can't tell you all the details yet, we don't want to spoil the whole surprise for you, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t do a little tease. Anyway, without further ado, let’s get into it.

Our developer team is working hard on creating new resources for you. These new resources will allow you to create new tools and weapons. They will also bring you a new building to build. What are the new resources and buildings? Well, that will be a spoiler, and we can’t have that! Not yet. We will reveal more information about them soon. But maybe this screen will get your brain cells percolating...

What is this blacksmith smithing?

With the next Major Update you get a new friend to count on - a Donkey! He’s small, strong, and smart. What’s his strengths, apart from being dashing? We will let you know that soon too!

A fairy friend… and a donkey.

Let’s end this update for now. We have to save something for the future. Hope that you enjoyed this little tease of the new content drop. Are you excited for it? And most importantly, what are your thoughts on the donkey!? Stay tuned, we will unveil more info soon.


Until next time,

Your Toplitz and Render Cube Teams

The Medieval Dynasty developers have answered some community questions in a video.

Welcome Tribe Leaders,

It’s time for our next episode of Q&A with Medieval Dynasty Developers. Just like the last time, we asked you all here, and on our social channels, to send us any questions you might have about the game. So here it is - our third Q&A Video:

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Let us know your thoughts about the video, the series, anything at all in the comment section below. And let us know if you would like us to keep doing these Q&A sessions.. You are the reason for us to make this series, so we hope that you like it, find it of value and want to see more of it!

Until next time,
Toplitz Team

Medieval Dynasty combines the genres Survival, Simulation, Strategy and RPG - the Early Access version is now available:

Medieval Dynasty

Europe in the early Middle Ages -- Nobles and clergy rule and the trade between nations brings prosperity as well as envy, distrust, and greed. Military conflict is everywhere and entire continents are changing.

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In Medieval Dynasty, you take on the role of a young man who has fled from war and wants to take his fate into his own hands. From being alone, inexperienced and poor you will develop into a master of many skills, a leader of your community and the founder of a prosperous dynasty which is meant to last and prosper for generations to come. Defending against wild animals while hunting for food, gathering resources and crafting equipment, building a house and erecting a whole bustling village while founding a family all contribute to a unique gameplay experience across many genres. Tough winters and unexpected events challenge your skills and dexterity as you strive to build your own legacy.

You can choose to follow the main chapters, solve the questlines or just roam around and explore the vast medieval world – but be careful as wolves or bears may try to take a bite from you... Begin with the simplest things for your own survival like hunting and farming as well as building yourself a home. Found a family and have a heir - entice others to live near and work for you, erect many other buildings to transform your settlement into a vibrant village and, ultimately, a thriving dynasty that will reign for generations.

A massive medieval open 3D world awaits… Be aware of harsh winters and unexpected events while honing your skills to turn from a medieval survivor into the ruler of a dynasty. Grab your axe, hammer, or hunting bow - and craft your legacy!

Medieval Dynasty is a unique combination of multiple successful genres:

Suvival: The need to survive, feed and ensure survival through hunting, farming and cultivation of the land.

Simulation: Create tools and weapons, construct and extend houses, stables and all manner of buildings as you grow an empire.

Role playing: Develop your own character, interact with NPCs, take care of your family and form community alliances by helping others and trading freely.

Strategy: While pioneering in the Middle Ages you will found and expand a village, manage the inhabitants, collect resources and produce all the goods you need and use or capitalise by trading them.

Features:

• Beautiful and realistic open world 3D landscape with state-of-the-art graphics
• Full 4 seasons with day/night cycle and realistic weather conditions
• Interactive environment with trees to fell, various fruit to pluck, stones to collect, caves to explore and many more
• 18 different buildings with various levels from hay shacks to full stone mansions
• Over 60 pieces of equipment to craft, including weapons, tools, furniture and clothing
• Realistic wildlife interaction with plenty of different animals such as wolves, wild boars, deer, rabbits and others
• All activities will impact on food, water, health and endurance status
• Detailed skill tree for individual character development
• Unique events and decisions with direct impact on gameplay
• Dynasty reputation system triggering events with the king
• Quests, trade and economy, sandbox option, social connections to NPCs and many more

Sraaronrock showed some gameplay of the upcoming Survival RPG Medieval Dynasty:

MEDIEVAL DYNASTY - First insider GAMEPLAY - Medieval OPEN WORLD RPG

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Europe in the Middle Ages -- Nobles and clergy rule over Europe. Trade between the nations brings not only prosperity but also envy, distrust, and greed.

You are in the role of a poor but skilled hunter and farmer set to take his fate into own hands. Start building a small outpost in the medieval world and develop it into a bustling village.

Defend wild animals while on the hunt for food, gather resources and craft equipment to build and improve your home and other buildings of the village. Found a family and take good care of your wife and heirs – and attract new villagers to help you grow and expand your dynasty. Be aware of harsh winters and unexpected events while honing your skills to turn from a medieval survivor into a dynasty ruler.

Features:

• Beautiful and realistic open world 3 D landscape with state-of-the-art graphics
• Full 4 seasons with day/ night cycle and realistic weather conditions
• Interactive environment with trees to fell, various fruit to plug, stones to collect, caves to explore and many more
• 18 different buildings with various levels from hay shacks to full stone mansions
• Over 60 pieces of equipment to craft, including weapons, tools, furniture and clothing
• Realistic wildlife interaction with plenty of different animals such as wolves, wild boars, deer, rabbits and others
• All activities with impact on food, water, health and endurance status
• Detailed skill tree for individual character development
• Unique events and decisions with direct impact on gameplay
• Dynasty reputation system triggering events with the king
• Quests, trade and economy, sandbox option, social connections to NPCs and many more