Animus Interactive

Animus Interactive is an independent American game development studio founded in 2012 and based in New York City. The studio develops PC strategy games with an emphasis on large-scale tactical play, real-time strategy systems, and massively multiplayer online RTS experiences.

Its principal project is Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises, a Unity-built medieval MMORTS/RTS released through Steam Early Access in April 2016. Set in the fantasy realm of Spero, the game combines castle and base building with tactical combat, narrative single-player campaigns, multiplayer Battle and Conflict modes, and a persistent Empire mode. The title originated as Kingdom of Knights, an earlier open-world medieval castle-building project developed through community crowdfunding and Steam Greenlight activity before being expanded and rebranded.

Development focus

Animus Interactive’s work centers on strategy-game design and production for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its supported capabilities include:

• Real-time strategy and MMORTS game development
• Gameplay programming and systems architecture
• Unity 3D development
• 3D simulation, world building, and environmental asset integration
• Multiplayer skirmish and persistent-territory mechanics

The studio has operated as a compact indie development group, combining internal development with specialized external production support when needed. Its work on Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises has included a continuing overhaul and re-architecture, as well as community-facing private beta activity and new cinematic environmental trailer production.

Games

• Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises — medieval strategy game blending RTS base building, tactical warfare, single-player campaigns, and multiplayer modes
• Kingdom of Knights — original prototype and working title that evolved into Avalon Lords

Animus Interactive maintains a player-facing presence through its official website, Steam releases, and community channels, with Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises remaining its central game property.