Two new DLC packs are now available for Stronghold Crusader 2 on Steam, one a free map pack, and the other a premium pack called The Templar & The Duke launched with a 33% discount. This trailer shows off what the paid DLC brings to Firefly's castle sim sequel, and this announcement covers that and the new content in the new patch:

New Update

In addition to the release of 'The Templar & The Duke' DLC we have also released a new update (v1.0.21612) for Stronghold Crusader 2. This update, which is now live on Steam and should download automatically, fixes numerous issues reported by players in the forums and via our support site. Please visit our forum to see the full change log:

Update Forum Post [forum.strongholdcrusader2.com]

Stronghold Crusader 2: The Templar & The Duke

The law of the Templar is coming to the desert! The Templar & The Duke DLC adds a new Crusader Trail campaign and two AI characters with contrasting origins, values and strengths. One is a brutal newcomer who embodies the Crusades' nebulous motivations, while the other stands as successor to King Phillip from the original Stronghold Crusader. Both men desire a glorious victory in the Holy Land, with The Templar seeking to cleanse the holy land of heretics and The Duke hoping to emerge from Phillip's shadow and make his mark on the world, ideally without suffering too many casualties!

The third expansion for Stronghold Crusader 2, The Templar & The Duke adds seven missions, two AI opponents, 10 achievements, five custom shields and new castle types unique to these new Lords. It is now available for £3.99/$5.99/€4.99, with an additional 33% off for the next seven days!