Battle for Wesnoth: open-source, turn-based strategy game

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The Battle for Wesnoth is an open-source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme, offering both singleplayer and multiplayer modes.
Players can explore diverse adventures, such as reclaiming thrones, fleeing Lich Lords, or defending kingdoms, across 17 singleplayer campaigns and 55 multiplayer maps.
The game features over 200 unit types across seven factions, each with unique abilities, animations in pixel art, and translations into 30+ languages.
Highly moddable with WML and Lua, it supports extensive player-made content, including new campaigns, factions, and maps from the official add-ons server.
Cross-platform compatibility includes Windows, macOS, and Linux, with stable versions recommended for all players, available on Steam and Mac App Store with automatic updates.
System requirements vary: minimum includes dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, and 800 MB disk space, while recommended specs are higher for optimal performance.
A development version is available for veterans and creators, offering the latest features but with potential instability, also accessible via Steam's Betas tab.
The game boasts a large community with forums offering support, and encourages contributions through content creation, testing, or donations to fund servers and new art.

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