Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have delayed the Early Access launch of The Guild: Europa 1410 from its previously planned July 16 release date to September. It will be available for PC via Steam.
Here is the full message from THQ Nordic on the delay:
First of all, a big “Thank you!” goes out to all players who checked out the demo of The Guild: Europa 1410 during Steam Next Fest. Out of more than 4,000 demos featured, The Guild: Europa 1410 was the 25th most played one—that is amazing! We saw tens of thousands of aspiring medieval tycoons get ready to start their businesses and lay the foundations of a dynasty that spans generations.
We’re equally grateful for the detailed, extensive feedback that thousands of you shared with us. It’s already helping us understand even better what players expect from The Guild: Europa 1410 as it heads toward Early Access. Based on what we’ve learned from the demo, we’ve decided to move our Early Access release date from July 16 to September 2026.
Originally, we planned to release our first Early Access content update in September. Instead, that content—plus some extras—will now be part of the Early Access launch itself.
This shift doesn’t change the roadmap we’ve committed to. Multiplayer, additional maps and professions, and deeper mechanics around economy, politics, and dynasty progression are all still planned for after launch. We’ll share more details in our roadmap ahead of the Early Access release.
What’s new in the September build:
- One new map that acts as a tutorial area.
- User interface improvements for a more cohesive, immersive experience—including automation options for recurring business tasks.
- More and better animations to properly depict the activities of workers and citizens in your city.
- Support for several languages, some text only, some including voice-overs.
We know that there has been a lot of excitement and curiosity regarding Early Access release, and we appreciate your patience while we keep on working on the game. In the meantime, keep an eye out for an upcoming update for the The Guild: Europa 1410 demo, where you’ll get a first look at several of these improvements for yourselves.
We’d like to thank all players once more for being part of this journey—we can’t wait to start our legacy together in September!