For days, the town has been abuzz with anticipation. Excited by the sounds of strange animals and the occasional fleeting glimpse of performers practicing their amazing stunts, a crowd has gathered to watch as the big red tent goes up in the town square.

For nearly 500 years, the Maltese capital of Valletta has been an important port in the Mediterranean. Since its founding, the city has become known throughout the world for its Baroque style, including many beautiful palaces and gardens standing alongside magnificent fortifications. This unique architectural style is a testament to the city’s proud history and hints at the events that forged Valletta into the city it is today. Now you can participate in the creation of this history in Valletta, available at your local retailer now!

During the summer of 1565, the Ottoman Empire laid siege to the island of Malta in the Mediterranean. Vastly outnumbered, the Knights Hospitaller and local Maltese defenders withstood the siege for nearly four months until a relief force arrived in early September. The victory became one of the defining moments of sixteenth-century European, celebrated across the continent.

To celebrate the recent release of the revised edition of Akrotiri, designers Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim continue to reflect on the game’s development in the second part of their designer diary.

For centuries, the citadel has rebuffed attacks by armies of beasts, dark warriors, and even mages. Its mighty walls have endured without losing so much as a chip from a single stone. Yet never before has the citadel faced such a massive army, organized with one goal: utter destruction. Only the mightiest heroes can hope to defend the fortress against this evil horde.