Peter Molyneux and his development team at 22cans are back with ‘Masters of Albion’, a new ‘god-game’ that takes inspiration from many of the titles Peter is famous for – from Black & White, Dungeon Keeper and of course, Fable. Check out the release date trailer below!
I have to admit, as a big fan of Black & White back in the day, and very curious to go hands on with this one and get a feel for what it’s all about. ‘Masters of Albion’ is being put together by an all-star team – outside of Peter Molyneux himself, the game is being built by Mark Healey, Russell Shaw, Iain Wright and Kareem Ettouney, who, per a press release, ‘were key in developing Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable.’
What is Masters of Albion?
Per the press release, “Masters of Albion reimagines the god game for today. Blending strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defence, the game gives players extraordinary freedom to play the game the way they want to play it.
Taking inspiration from some of Peter’s classic titles, Masters of Albion is a return to form, blending gameplay mechanics from multiple genres, strategy with simulation, town management with defence, to reinvigorate the god game, and give players the power and freedom to create…or destroy.“
As the player, you’ll be able to shape the world in which you play from above as a literal god or participate in the world directly, taking over inhabitants of Albion, be they heroes, workers or animals. Per Peter Molyneux – “Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work, a game that owes so much to titles like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable. It’s a totally unique game that we hope will delight players, a game that brings God Games into the modern gaming landscape and puts the genre firmly back on the map.”
Masters of Albion Gameplay Features:
Per the Press Release and Steam Page, ‘Masters of Albion’ mixes strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defence, all woven into a rich narrative-driven world.
Build, Create and Customise:
As a god, you have absolute freedom over your towns and villages:
- Design and build every structure
- Hire, house and manage your workforce
- Customise buildings with paint, patterns and embellishments
- Combine building types into unique multi-purpose structures
- No timers or waiting, build instantly and iterate freely
From small workshops to sprawling towns, Albion grows exactly how you decide.
Wield the Power of the God Hand
Command the world with ancient powers:
- Manipulate buildings and objects freely
- Possess and control the living
- Inspire, reward, insult, or punish your people
- Throw giant boulders, spiked balls, exploding barrels or just plain old-fashioned people
- Rain lightning, fire and destruction down upon your enemies
- Shape Albion with absolute authority
Enjoy the freedom that being a god brings, but with great freedom comes great responsibility.
Roam Freely Across Albion
Experience the world from multiple perspectives:
- View Albion from the heavens or possess living beings to explore on foot
- Control heroes, dogs, workers and even chickens
- Complete quests to unlock treasures and secrets
- Delve into dangerous underground cave networks
- Craft weapons and armour for your heroes
- Design the clothes that your workers wear (however bizarre)
- Explore, experiment and uncover the forgotten history of Albion
Defend the Night
When night falls, Albion is no longer safe. Malevolent creatures emerge from the darkness, attacking towns and killing indiscriminately. Survival depends on preparation and decisive action:
- Design, build and arm powerful defensive turrets
- Hire heroes to protect the people
- Escort the vulnerable through the terrors of the night
- Construct walls, choke points, and deadly defences
- Channel enemies into carefully planned kill zones
- Use god powers to strike fear into the undead
- Possess heroes and fight enemies directly in real-time combat
Each night tests your planning, creativity, and resolve.
Masters of Albion will launch on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 exclusively on PC via Steam – and you can wishlist it right now.
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