Includes: Patrician IV Steam Special Edition Patrician IV: Rise of a Dynasty Patrician IV is the latest sequel in the top-selling historical trading simulation and strategy series. In the game, you are a merchant in northern Europe during the late Middle Ages, a time when the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic and political alliance, was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to become the most successful and influential member of the League, ultimately being elected Elderman, or leader, of the trading alliance. Begin by bargaining with common goods, then build up your own production and establish a merchant fleet. Later on, you will gain more and more political influence and even establish new towns.However, a Hanse merchant's life can also have its dark side. On your way to power you have to hold your ground against fierce rivals, whom you have to battle via economic competition, price wars or even direct sabotage. Will you even engage in piracy? Patrician IV - Rise of a Dynasty brings a comprehensive package of improvements and new features to the best-selling Patrician IV including online multiplayer and new scenarios. Finally, you are able to operate your business in cooperative multiplayer mode with up to three friends helping out. And if you are already master of the seas, you can now try and conquer the continent as well! In Rise of a Dynasty, you will find new routes into the heartland and trade with cities like Berlin, Warsaw and Nijmegen. But of course you have to grapple with the territorial rulers first and protect your wagon convoys from errant highwaymen. Features An extensive commerce system that recreates the economy of the era Historically accurate trade routes between 32 towns All towns are displayed in impressive and detailed 3D graphics Intelligent rivals challenge the player's economic, diplomatic and military skills Dynamic weather and seasons influence gameplay Become a town's mayor and control massive construction projects Compose your own merchant fleet from historical ship models and research new types Protect your fleet with armed convoy ships and take part in impressive naval battles against pirates and rivals New land trade feature - Merchandise in heartland cities and establish an extensive road network Cooperative multiplayer mode - Manage your company alongside three of your friends via LAN or Internet Treasure hunt - Collect parts of a treasure map in the whole Hanseatic territory to find the ultimate pirate treasure New scenarios - Six new scenarios, demanding even for experienced players Become a big landowner - Buy parts of the regional territories to claim and expand your power Loads of visual, AI and gameplay improvements - Revised nautical chart and city views, portraits for players and quest givers, new animations for citizens and businesses