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Company Market Research Report: Illyriad Games Ltd.

1. [Company Overview](#company-overview)
2. [Products](#products)
3. [Recent Developments](#recent-developments)

Company Overview

Name: Illyriad Games Ltd

Mission of the Company: To build immersive, persistent, and player-driven MMO strategy games that evolve over time.

When was the Company Founded and By Whom: Founded in 2009.

Key People in the Company:

James Niesewand: CEO

Ben Adams: CTO

Headquarters: London, UK

Number of Employees: Not specified in the data.

Revenue of the Company: No information is available.

What is the Company Known For:

Illyriad Games Ltd is renowned for creating "Illyriad," an MMORPG strategy game known for its depth, community-driven gameplay, and persistent world.

Products

Illyriad

High-Level Description:
Illyriad is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game that revolves around city-building, diplomacy, trade, and warfare in a rich fantasy world.

Key Features:

City Building: Players build and manage cities, including constructing buildings and gathering resources.

Diplomacy: Players can form alliances and negotiate with other players and NPC factions.

Trade: The game features a player-driven market with 380+ resources and items for crafting and trading.

Military: Players command armies, undertake sieges, and participate in tournaments.

Magic: Research and cast powerful spells to aid in combat and city management.

Bestiary: Encounter and interact with 700+ NPC unit types and 100+ warring factions.

Customization: Over 400 technologies to research and 70+ building types to customize cities.

Multiple Platforms: Accessible on various devices including PCs, iPads, and mobile phones.

Recent Developments

Developments from 2019 to 2024

1. Faction Outposts (Oct 1, 2024)

Addition of 155 new, custom Faction mystery squares on the map with new place names and lore.

2. Seasonal Tournaments

Introduction of seasonal tournaments each year spanning various months (Feb, May, Aug).

3. Skyfallen Stones (Dec 3, 2019)

Meteorites fall across different lands, introducing new collectible treasures.

4. New User Interface Alpha Test (Nov 6, 2018)

Testing of a new user interface to improve player experience.

5. Exotic Armaments (Oct 10, 2018)

Introduction of 125 new pieces of equipment to redefine warfare strategies.

6. Player-Initiated Tournaments

Support for player-organized tournaments using the in-game combat API key, enabling community-generated content.

7. Continuous Content Updates

Regular addition of new rune spells, city designs, and lore expansions to keep the game dynamic and engaging.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the company's official [website](https://www.illyriad.co.uk/) and their active [forums](https://forum.illyriad.co.uk/).

This report captures the detailed view of Illyriad Games Ltd, focusing on essential details and significant developments as extracted from the provided data.