The Guild: Europa 1410 will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on July 16, publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games announced. A demo will launch on June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition.
Here is an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:
Hear ye, hear ye, aspiring merchants, schemers, and upcoming medieval tycoons, the story of your very own dynasty is about to begin. In the bustling cities of the Holy Roman Empire, every street corner brings opportunities to make a fortune, gain influence, and create a dynasty that will last for centuries.
At launch into Early Access, players will step into four distinct cities—Kuttenberg, Nuremberg, Graz, and Wroclaw—each with its own districts and quarters to develop and upgrade. From the forge to the pulpit, from the tavern to the shadows of the back alley, there are many ways to rise from humble beginnings and leave a lasting mark on the medieval world
Players can choose from 11 professions, each with its own building, upgrades, and indoor scenes:
- Smith
- Stone Mason
- Joiner
- Tailor
- Perfumer
- Alchemist
- Preacher
- Innkeeper
- Thief
- Guard
- Robber
Whether building an honest business, manipulating the market, or dealing in less lawful opportunities, every path leads deeper into a world of trade, rivalry, and ambition.
But coin alone does not rule a city. With a political system in each city, built around getting into powerful positions, votes, and office privileges, players can climb the social ladder through influence as well as industry, rising across eight social titles from simple Burgher to Prince of the Empire. And no legacy is built alone. Players can find a spouse, have children, and secure the future of their bloodline.
Watch a new trailer below.