MicroProse announces The Fertile Crescent
MicroProse is proud to announce that TFC: The Fertile Crescent, the acclaimed Bronze Age RTS inspired by the civilizations of the ancient Near East, is officially joining the MicroProse publishing family. Developed by Wield Interactive, TFC blends classic RTS gameplay with fresh strategic twists rooted in history, resource management, and tactical depth.
To celebrate the partnership, the game is now available at a 40% discount, along with a brand-new announcement trailer that offers a fresh look as it continues to evolve into one of the genre’s most compelling modern interpretations.
Update 1.3: A Landmark Localization Expansion
As part of the new publishing partnership, TFC receives one of its biggest updates yet.
Update 1.3 introduces a slew of high-quality localizations, created with the help of professional linguists. This was a major undertaking and fans can now enjoy the game in:
German
French
Norwegian
Italian
Polish
Portuguese (Brazilian)
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Steam Deck Verified
TFC is now officially Steam Deck Verified. While the game has long run smoothly on the device, the final missing element-auto-opening of the on-screen keyboard-has now been implemented, completing the verification process.
More Improvements, Balance Tweaks & Polish
Alongside the new languages and Deck support, Update 1.3 adds numerous fixes, quality-of-life upgrades, and balance refinements, making this the most polished and enjoyable version of the game to date.
About TFC: The Fertile Crescent
TFC: The Fertile Crescent is a captivating reimagining of the classic base-building RTS formula, set in the cradle of civilization. Build your village near fertile land, cultivate a growing population, defend your farms from raids, and use your food surplus to generate critical Knowledge Points to drive advancement. Counter enemy strategies, develop your Bronze Age civilization, and seize victory through conquest-or by constructing a Wonder.
Key Features
Full Campaign with 10 handcrafted missions
Skirmish Mode with 4 AI difficulty levels
Hordes Mode: survive waves of nomadic invaders
Sandbox Mode: play freely with no pressure
Multiplayer for up to 4 players with dedicated servers & host migration
Co-op support with bots or by teaming up in Hordes
Deep strategic flexibility from the very first minutes of each match
Unique Food & Fertility system central to growth and technology
Three Bronze Age civilizations with distinct strengths
Village Improvements system driven by Knowledge Points
Modern QoL: unit groups, customizable hotkeys, full saves in all modes
Spectator mode & replay system for learning and analysis*