Illyriad is a free-to-play, HTML5 massively-multiplayer real-time strategy game, set in a vast fantasy world of mountain ranges, lakes, forests, oceans, islands, rivers, deserts, jungles, marshes and the northern wastes with countries and factions - each with their own agendas.

Be the ruler that you want to be. Build a trade network or a powerful military. Become a spy master, or mistress of powerful magics. Join a vast alliance or carve your own path as an independent ruler. Quest, scout, trade, raid, occupy lands, scavenge resources, build your city, train commanders, settle new lands...

The Kingdom of Illyriad is an exciting world of opportunities and challenges where you build your empire from scratch in the manner of your own choosing. Play Now for FREE!

Illyriad News

May 14, 2012

Enter Our Poetry Contest

Post an epic poem, haiku or song lyrics about Illyriad on our forums between now and May 18 to enter to win Scribes of Allembine and free Prestige in our poetry contest. Details and entry here.

May 4, 2012

Illyriad Combat Livestream

Massively takes a look at combat in Illyriad as well as the latest organic wildlife update in the latest livestream for Massively TV. Check out the full video available on YouTube.

April 22, 2012

Illyriad Game Update Now Live

The latest update featuring organic wildlife, coastal food, diplomatic reinforcements and much more has now gone live. Full patch notes and notice about upcoming changes are at the forums.

April 20, 2012

RTS Guru Illyriad Update Preview

RTS Guru takes an exclusive first look at the latest Illyriad update coming this weekend. Check out their 2-part preview here, Part 1: Organic World and Part 2: Exclusive Q&A.

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