What is TurningWheel - Barony for Android?

TurningWheel - Barony for Android is an open-source port. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.

Do I need the original game files to run TurningWheel - Barony for Android?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Does the Android package include Barony game data?

No. It contains engine code and open-source dependency notices, but no commercial game data.

TurningWheel - Barony for Android

PortActive

An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.

Links, repository & details

About

An Android-focused source fork of TurningWheel/Barony, based on the official Barony v5.0.2 source and published with permission from Turning Wheel LLC. It builds a native arm64-v8a app for Android 8.0 and newer with OpenGL ES 3 rendering, offline single-player and experimental direct LAN multiplayer.

How it differs from the original

The README lists physical gamepad support and automatic on-screen touch controls on Android.

Getting started

The package contains no Barony maps, models, music, sounds or DLC, so a purchased Barony v5.0.2 PC installation is required. Download the APK and the owned-data archive builder from the releases page, run the builder on a Windows PC with an owned Steam or GOG install, copy the generated ZIP to the Android device, then choose Import archive when the port starts.

Known issues & limitations

Internet matchmaking and multiplayer services are not supported.
Steamworks, EOS, PlayFab, achievements, workshop integration, and public-store packaging are not currently supported.
GPU compatibility testing is ongoing.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Android version).

Features

The port supports offline single-player gameplay.
Experimental direct LAN multiplayer is available.
It supports physical gamepads and automatic on-screen touch controls.
You can choose 720p, 1080p, or native 3D render resolution, with menus and text at native resolution.
Music and sound use OpenAL Soft.
You can export and import saves and settings from the main menu.
Owned DLC entitlement can be transferred from Steam cached app tickets or GOG/DRM-free license keys.

How to install

Download the APK and owned-data archive builder from the GitHub releases page.
Run the builder on a Windows PC with your owned Steam or GOG Barony v5.0.2 installation.
Copy the generated ZIP to your Android device, then choose Import archive when the port starts.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Owned data: The README says the generated ZIP is the user's private commercial data and must not be shared.

FAQ

What is TurningWheel - Barony for Android?: TurningWheel - Barony for Android is an open-source port. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.
Do I need the original game files to run TurningWheel - Barony for Android?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
Does the Android package include Barony game data?: No. It contains engine code and open-source dependency notices, but no commercial game data.