Molyneux's Masters of Albion Launches April 22, 2026 on PC

Veteran game designer Peter Molyneux and his studio 22cans have announced that Masters of Albion, a new god game, will launch on April 22, 2026, exclusively for PC via Steam. The title marks a return to the genre Molyneux pioneered, blending town management, strategy, and role-playing elements in a fantasy world called Albion.

First revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2024, Masters of Albion draws inspiration from Molyneux's past works while introducing fresh mechanics. Players assume the role of a god-like entity, using an ethereal hand to construct buildings, manipulate objects, and guide villagers. The game features a day-night cycle: during the day, players build and customize towns, combining structures into multifunctional facilities, hire workers, and complete quests. At night, undead hordes attack settlements, requiring players to deploy defenses like turrets, traps, and environmental hazards such as exploding barrels. Players can possess characters, animals, or heroes to explore in third-person view, engage in combat, or uncover secrets in dungeons and caves.

A recent trailer, released on January 12, provided the clearest look yet at these mechanics and...