The Last Bastion

The Last Bastion is a strategy game about leading a fleeing nation’s people and troops after a catastrophic defeat. A ruthless conqueror is destroying the country’s defenses, and you must stay ahead of the enemy, gather resources and companions, and reach the Capital before it falls. Your choices shape your character, your loyalties and the fate of your nation.

Lead the retreat

As panicked people look to you for help, you must keep moving to survive while building your strength for a desperate defense at the last bastion of resistance. The enemy pursues you across a country in collapse, so you must whittle down its forces and choose when to fight or avoid a battle you cannot win. Each playthrough takes place in a procedurally generated world with unique scenarios, and death is permanent.

Manage your troops

Soldiers are your most valuable resource, and costly battles can squander their lives. You build a camp and manage dwindling supplies to keep your troops fed and motivated; hunger and discontent can lead to desertion or mutiny.

Make difficult choices

Situations arise as the world falls apart, and your decisions shift your alignments and shape your character. Choices can have far-reaching consequences, with multiple possible fates for your country. Your actions determine the story you play and the legend you leave behind.

Fight in real time

You can build an army from different troop types, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Choose formations that make the most of those strengths, then command your forces in strategic real-time combat with pause.

Recruit companions

You can find companions throughout the country and recruit them to your cause. Each has a backstory and personal agendas to fulfill. These allies—whether steadfast, fair-weather or begrudging—help lead your troops into battle and gain experience.