Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare casts players as medieval fighters in multiplayer battles, using weapons such as swords, axes, shields, and longbows instead of firearms. Matches include team fights and arena combat in a fictional medieval setting.

Combat centers on aiming attacks and blocks in real time, with timing and reading an opponent’s movements shaping close-range fights. Players choose from different classes and a broad weapon selection, including options for ranged attacks.

Team objectives include battering down castle gates, raiding villages, and targeting enemy royalty. Siege weapons such as catapults, ballistae, and battering rams support assaults. The game also offers offline play with AI; its official servers shut down on April 8, 2024, while community-hosted servers may be available.

Reviewers who enjoyed the game often praise its responsive, skill-based melee combat and the chaotic spectacle of its team battles and sieges. Some also recall its humorous battle shouts and memorable multiplayer moments. Many reviews note that online play is now limited following the official server shutdown, and some mention offline AI as an alternative.