While becoming a Warlord is part and parcel for the game, Stronghold: Warlords, the team at Firefly Studios also know that some people just want to play, without worrying about pesky things like budgets and resources, which is why they have announced the Free Build mode.

In Free Build players design a castle using near unlimited resources, customise its defences and finally launch wave after wave of invasions to put their creation to the test. Free Build is designed to be played in many different ways. A selection of large open maps with picturesque scenery and monuments will allow players to build to their heart’s content. As in the main campaign, skirmish mode and multiplayer the titular Warlords mechanic can also be used to help build a dream citadel, sending key resources and providing buffs to their castle economy.

To show you how it works, they have also released an in-depth gameplay, clocking in at about 55 minutes, so check it out.

Invasions come with a host of options, including a selection of unique siege armies to throw at your castle walls. Test your mettle against everything from squads of tribesmen and stealthy ninja to battalions of cavalry and armoured legions with powerful siege weapons. The challenge can be further increased with invasion difficulty settings and the ability to add random events such as peasant revolts, moth infestations and deadly roaming tigers. Players will also be able to create custom Free Build maps, adding their own events, invasions and warlords to capture.

The game is coming to PC on September 29, so not to long to go now.