: By trading their military support to these larger powers, Kurdish dynasties were able to maintain a degree of autonomy and liberty throughout the 14th and 15th centuries.
In 2022, Firefly Studios held a 20th-anniversary AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Steam. When a fan asked, "Will you ever release a Kurdish exclusive DLC or patch?" Lead Designer Simon Bradbury responded: stronghold crusader kurdish exclusive
: Critics have suggested that using the term "Saracen" would be more inclusive and historically accurate, as it was the era-appropriate European term for the diverse Muslim forces, which included Kurds, Turks, and Persians. : By trading their military support to these