RuneQuest: Warlords - The Iconic Fantasy RPG Becomes a Strategy Game for the First Time

Enter the mythic world of Glorantha in a turn-based strategy game where Bronze Age heroes, divine Runes, and legendary conflicts shape the player’s campaign

Finally, RuneQuest becomes a video game. For the first time ever, PC gamers will be able to dive into the original and iconic fantasy world of RuneQuest, the legendary tabletop RPG first published in 1978 by Chaosium, with a turn based strategy game.


RuneQuest: Warlords is a turn-based strategy game that brings the rich and myth-infused universe of Glorantha to life like never before. Developed by Slitherine and Virtuos with deep respect for the original RPG, the game transports players into a fantasy setting unlike any other — one inspired not by medieval clichés, but by the mysticism, warfare, and tribal cultures of the Bronze Age.


Slitherine has just unveiled the first gameplay footage, showcasing a faithful adaptation of the RuneQuest mythos through deep strategic mechanics, faction-based warfare, and rich narrative elements. Fans of the classic RPG and newcomers alike will find a world shaped by gods, myths, and runes — not just as sources of magic, but as fundamental forces that define identity, culture, and destiny itself.


Set in the rich and immersive world of Glorantha, RuneQuest: Warlords takes players on an epic 18-mission campaign filled with heroism, sacrifice, and brutal conflict. Players lead a tribal champion from Talastar as they forge alliances — even with unlikely factions — to repel the relentless Chaos invasion from Dorastor. RuneQuest: Warlords brings an original vision of fantasy to the strategy genre, blending deep tactical gameplay with the soul of a living myth. Fans of lore-rich worlds, tactical battles, and narrative-driven strategy games won't want to miss this.


Would you like to try the game? Click here.


RuneQuest: Warlords Core elements

 

• A world driven by myth, not tropes: Glorantha isn’t your typical fantasy land. Its conflicts are steeped in myth and legend, where belief shapes reality and every war has cosmic meaning.
   
• The power of Runes: These aren’t just magical symbols — they’re the core of who you are. Your alignment with specific Runes influences everything from your people’s culture to your warriors' abilities and your place in the grand tapestry of the world.
   
• Heroism beyond the sword: You're not just a warlord — you're a champion of your people. The game explores deep themes of struggle, identity, and divine favor, as your characters rise through the ranks not just through might, but through mythic deeds and spiritual allegiance.

Do you want to test and taste the magic of RuneQuest: Warlords? Click here to enter the closed beta, and help Slitherine to forge the game.


More details, including release plans, will be revealed soon - stay tuned


USEFUL LINKS
 

RuneQuest: Warlords Steam Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366500/RuneQuest_Warlords/

RuneQuest: Warlords Showcase Event
https://www.youtube.com/live/CbJ_k3Rv4Mc

RuneQuest: Warlords Gameplay trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5U5giW7kH4
 

About The Slitherine Group
The Slitherine Group is the world’s leading producer and publisher of digital strategy and wargames. Under the Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) brands it has published literally hundreds of games, with many award-winning titles in its portfolio and spanning all digital platforms, from home consoles to PC. Slitherine also works with a wide array of key licensing partners, such as NBC Universal®, Games Workshop®, Sony Pictures, BBC, Osprey, and many others.


For more information contact Slitherine press office – press@slitherine.co.uk


About Virtuos
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit www.virtuosgames.com to find out how we can make games better, together. 
 
Volmi is a Virtuos studio since 2022.
For media enquiries, please contact pr@virtuosgames.com.

 
About Chaosium
Chaosium was founded by visionary game designer Greg Stafford in 1975. For more than forty years, Chaosium has captivated gamers, readers and mythic adventurers worldwide.

Their award-winning roleplaying games, board games, and fiction are praised as being some of the most engaging and innovative of all time.