Computer game based on Owain Glyndŵr's famous battle for Welsh independence is set to be released
Battle Seige Royale is set in North Wales and features a number of the area's historic castles
Jaymelouise HudspithReporter
Image from Skjöld Game Studio's game Battle Seige Royale showing a sign post (Image: Skjöld Game Studio)
A company are set to release a new video game set in North Wales and inspired by the historic battle for Welsh independence.
Skjöld Game Studio are currently putting the finishing touches to Battle Seige Royale - a computer game based on the famous clashes which took place during the Glyndŵr Rising.
The game will see players control the revolutionaries of North Wales and do battle with the English to reclaim their native lands.
Its main storyline is set after the English conquest of the last independent Welsh kingdom in 1282.
Players will be tasked with executing the final yet futile push of the freedom fighters as they press for Welsh independence over the course of a series of famous battles.
Image from Skjöld Game Studio's game Battle Seige Royale showing Conwy (Image: Skjöld Game Studio)
They much choose a siege weapon, defend their castle, outwit and out-survive their opponents.
Players will also be able to pit their wits against their friends in other modes of the game.
The Glyndŵr Rising - also known as the Welsh Revolt or the Last War of Independence - took place between 1400 and 1415 and was led by Welsh revolutionary hero Owain Glyndŵr .
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Seige Royale will be the first project from Skjöld Game Studio who are based in both the United States and Manchester.
It was founded by a small team of three gamers - coder Jordan Heaton, 3 modeller Simon T Griffiths and head of marketing Will Goad.
Both Heaton and Griffiths have Welsh heritage and have had a long held fascination with Wales' rich history, which provided the inspiration behind the concept of the game.
Joran Heaton from Skjöld Game Studio and his son (Image: Skjöld Game Studio)
Heaton, 31, who has been coding for almost 20 years, said: "We started the project part-time in April last year and once we had the programming down we began talks about where we should set it.
"We decided on the 13th century battle for Welsh independence and then I started by designing Conwy , before moving onto Rhuddlan , Denbigh and others."
Image from Skjöld Game Studio's game Battle Seige Royale showing Denbigh (Image: Skjöld Game Studio)
He added that the game will target enthusiasts age 16 to 30 years old to provide a fun and historically educational experience.
The game will launch for PC use on April 30, 2020, and the developers are currently in negotiations with Nintendo to release a version for Nintendo Switch by December.