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Under The Yoke is now available to purchase! Experience over 250 years of English history in the full release of medieval peasant life-sim, Under The Yoke. For those of you returning from the demo, continue your story (and save) in a game revamped with your feedback. Play with an all new font, new items and inventory slots, a total rebalance of trade, items, jobs and moods. Also featured in the full release, the game will track how you play and relay your stats at the end of the game. Want to know how many generations you lived through or how many trials you won? The game now also features dynamic famine events. Each year, a poor harvest may result in low food supplies which will have a chaotic impact on the marketplace. Profit with high food prices or suffer the effects of starvation, but be warned, especially bad famines were known to occur towards the end of the game's time period. Some famines may take several years to return to normal so storing food is more important than ever. With the full release we are also making changes to the demo, now you can play the first 15 years of the game up to the year 1100. Set your family up for success before launching your save in the full game. All this and more in the full release of Under The Yoke, available now!

[ 2024-03-28 09:09:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Under The Yoke

Priory Games Developer

Priory Games Publisher

Q1 2024 Release

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

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Step back in time and embark on a remarkable journey through the heart of Norman England, spanning over 250 years of fully realised Medieval English history.

Begin your humble life as a lowly serf playing your own custom character. Armed with just an acre of land, a ramshackle cottage, and enough provisions to survive winter, your quest for prosperity begins.

Guide your family through the Middle Ages, from one generation to the next. Each character boasts distinct personalities, needs, and skills, and it's your duty to oversee every facet of their lives, from their livelihoods to their social circles and even their daily sustenance.

Every character possesses three defining traits—Mind, Body, and Spirit—that dictate their compatibility with others, preferred activities, and unlock unique event options. Choose wisely, as each trait brings both advantages and disadvantages, impacting their daily toil and needs.

Keep your characters content and productive by attending to their essential needs:

Satisfy their Taste with over 50 authentic medieval ingredients.
Grant them Rest, allowing them precious respite from their laborious routines.
Nurture their Faith through immersive Middle Ages church experiences.
Foster their Social connections by participating in genuine medieval social gatherings and building lasting bonds with fellow villagers.

Surviving in the Middle Ages demands a diverse skill set. Master the arts of Farming, Herbalism, Cooking, Husbandry, Carpentry, and Tailoring as you engage in the myriad tasks of a medieval peasant's life. From plowing fields to shearing sheep, there's always work to be done, though the season and the changing value of goods will keep you on your toes.

While you focus on your family, the village thrives around you. Forge friendships, pursue romance, and interact with your neighbours. But beware, as rival families vie for elections and jury seats. Consider forging alliances to collectively prosper.

Life as a peasant extends beyond the fields. Enhance your cottage and garden with handcrafted furniture that can elevate the value of your goods, whether for personal use or lucrative market sales. If space becomes a constraint, negotiate with your Lord for a larger cottage or garden to accommodate more furniture.

Farming entails more than just crops—farm animals provide vital resources. Purchase and breed cows, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens, each with their own unique needs and benefits. Opt for the strength of an ox or the speed of a horse, or reap the rewards of wool from sheep and the fertiliser from pigs.

Revive the age-old Hallmote tradition—an annual gathering of villagers to address legal disputes and elect local officials. Dive into the realm of politics, with rewards for winning elections and voting for allies. Your male family members might also be summoned for jury duty during village disputes.

Negotiate your feudal dues and responsibilities with your Lord. From farmland to meadowland, your home to your garden, all aspects of your life are open to negotiation. As a serf, you'll toil on your Lord's demesne or face fees, but earning their respect could pave your path to freedom. Rise to a freeman status and expand your rights, from baking your own bread to hunting in the forests. Under The Yoke intricately replicates the medieval rights system.

Immerse yourself in medieval England's vibrant tapestry through a dynamic event system, featuring hundreds of unique events that ensure every play-through remains fresh. From social intrigues to attending church, your choices shape your family's legacy throughout the ages.

Experience history like never before as your characters respond to the pivotal events of their time. With our dynamic event system, we weave 250 years of history from 1085 to 1335 into your personal narrative, enabling you to walk in the shoes of the common man as the world evolves around you.