Xbox Gamers Rejoice: Bellwright, the Ultimate Medieval Survival Game, Arrives This Year!

2025 promises an exciting lineup for Xbox gamers, especially those who enjoy open-world survival games with a strong emphasis on crafting. The recently unveiled game, Bellwright, could potentially become your next gaming obsession.

Gaining momentum on Steam with overwhelmingly positive reviews during its early access phase, this indie sensation from Donkey Crew is now officially coming to Xbox Series X|S, aiming for a release in the final quarter of 2025.

What is Bellwright?

Bellwright seamlessly combines medieval strategy, crafting, and survival aspects into one expansive project. The creators behind this ambitious title are Snail Games, who have previously worked on Ark: Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended. What sets this game apart is its innovative blend of features; it appears to fuse the settlement construction of Manor Lords with the battlefield action of Mount & Blade, as well as the discovery-driven gameplay style of Valheim.

In the era of the Middle Ages, you assume the role of a rebellious leader, uprising against a ruthless queen who has imposed excessive taxes on her subjects, pushing them to the brink of poverty. Your objective is to rally the oppressed villages, establish a prosperous community, and mobilize an army to confront the queen’s forces head-on.

What kind of gameplay can I expect in Bellwright?

In this game, you’ll experience tactical battles much like those in Mount & Blade, as you lead your troops in skirmishes against enemy camps.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop and expand your own community using a modular building system. Your villagers will gather resources, manufacture goods, and strengthen your forces.

Moreover, there’s an engaging narrative to discover through quests as you oversee the daily activities of your settlement. Each villager possesses distinct abilities that can help shape your community in unique ways.

In Bellwright, the construction setup offers a modular design, enabling players to select predetermined layouts – like watchtowers or tents – and strategically position them within their settlements according to their preference.

In terms of territory, the game encourages building alliances with nearby villages, increasing your territory, and amassing a strong military force.

Boasting a blend of strategic gameplay, role-playing, and open-world features, Bellwright holds great potential to shine amidst the competitive Xbox library. Given the positive steam reviews it has garnered thus far, it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on.

Will Bellwright be on Xbox Game Pass?

So far, the announcement only confirms that Bellwright will become available on Xbox. Whether it will be released as part of Game Pass or not remains uncertain. Currently, you can buy the game at a price of $28 through Steam Early Access.

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2025-03-20 16:09