Gilded Destiny

Forge empires, incite revolutions, and reshape society in Gilded Destiny, the definitive grand strategy game of the Industrial Age. Take command of your chosen nation and lead it to glory through masterful diplomacy, sweeping industrialization, and decisive warfare.

THE GLOBE, REIMAGINED

Experience our world as it was from the Nineteenth to the early Twentieth Century, hand-crafted from over a million hexes that reflect real-world biomes and terrain types. This is not a flat map; it is a globe where countries are shown true to scale, tactical positioning shapes your every move, and global strategy takes on an entirely new meaning.

• Terrain and environment directly influence your military campaigns and industrial expansion.
• Place cities, buildings, and railways directly on the map as you industrialize your country.
• Full world editing and modding tools included on release, empowering you to reshape history or create entirely new scenarios — whether alt-history or fantasy.

MASTER THE ART OF WAR

Take direct command of your armies in a deep military simulation that rewards careful planning, smart composition, and efficient logistics.

• Control units individually or automate them to focus on grand strategy while retaining tactical power.
• Customize your armies, manage vital supply lines, and secure critical transport hubs to sustain your war efforts.
• Embrace the technological breakthroughs of the era and adapt your strategies as the world around you evolves.

BUILD AN INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE

Dominate the global economy through an intricate simulation of production and trade.

• Establish vast production chains, convert raw resources into finished goods, and control supply and demand on a global scale.
• Choose from a vast array of factories and industries, each impacting your nation’s growth and your people’s prosperity.
• Transform your society by introducing sweeping reforms that impact labor, healthcare, conscription, and more.
• Encounter dynamic events that challenge your strategy and reward your mastery with every campaign.

SHAPE SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Lead more than just armies and industries; rule over a society undergoing profound change.

• Influence religion, culture, migration, and assimilation as populations change and adapt to industrialization, with different groups within your society behaving in unique ways.
• Encourage your population to pursue new careers, turning peasants into factory workers, engineers, or soldiers.
• Manage your government and its policies, taking into account the interests of various historically accurate political parties.

MOD, CREATE, AND EXPAND FROM DAY ONE

Gilded Destiny comes with a powerful editor and full modding support, giving you the freedom to rewrite history or create your own alternate scenarios.

• Redraw borders, reshape landscapes, and create brand-new scenarios with intuitive world editing tools.
• Share and discover mods through Steam Workshop, from total overhauls to fine-tuned enhancements.
• Shape your world and your rules, ensuring that no two campaigns ever play the same.

BRING ICONIC LEADERS TO LIFE

Lead your nation with a roster of beautifully illustrated historical characters.

• Appoint leaders to political, military, and research positions, each offering unique strengths and abilities.
• Enjoy a vibrant art style that brings leaders and population groups to life, making every decision feel personal and significant.
• Use the editor to create new characters that can be added directly into the game.