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Lead a custom hero and party through a fantasy campaign, then build bases and command armies in real-time strategy battles.
Released 07 Dec 2017
Shape Your Hero
Capture Resource Sectors
Command Three Factions
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Developed by Grimlore Games · Published by THQ Nordic
Set in Eo after the Mage Wars, the campaign follows a customizable hero investigating a deadly plague amid political unrest. Along the way, the hero meets companions and uncovers events shaping the realm.
Explore locations from an isometric perspective, talk with characters, complete quests, and fight in real-time encounters with a party of heroes. Develop the protagonist and companions through skill trees, attributes, and equipment.
Some campaign missions shift to RTS play: capture sectors, gather resources, build bases, and recruit armies. Command Humans, Elves, or Orcs and use scouting, terrain, and formations in large battles. The game also offers co-op campaign play and separate multiplayer and additional modes.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its fantasy story, companions, and world, along with the voice acting and music. The blend of party-based RPG play and base-building strategy appeals to some for its variety and character-building options, while others find the RTS sections frustrating.



| Platforms | Windows |
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| Steam Deck | Unsupported |
| Achievements | 39 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1–6 |
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| Multiplayer | SpellForce 3 Reforced supports online and LAN multiplayer, including PvP, co-op, campaign co-op, skirmish, Domination, Journey, Journey Skirmish, and Arena. The campaign can be played solo or with friends, but co-op campaign players use host story characters rather than importing persistent custom characters. Skirmish supports up to 6 players, with PvP, free-for-all, teams, shared control, spectator mode, ranked mode, replays, and leaderboards mentioned. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Improved mod support is stated, including support for Journey and Arena modes. Players can create Journey or Arena maps and share them. No direct statement says mods are usable in competitive multiplayer or campaign co-op. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |