Summary
Game Rant can exclusively share new gameplay footage fromCitadelum. This strategy game with some seriousAge of Mythologyvibes is currently targeting a 2024 release forPC, with its console ports also being in the works.
Citadelumis an Ancient Rome-setcity-builderthat was originally announced in January 2024. Developed by Abylight Barcelona, the game will allow players to build up settlements, establish trade routes on aCivilization-like world map, and lead legions into war. It will also feature some fantastical elements in the form of deities, which are implemented in a way reminiscent ofAge of Mythology, especially when combined with the game’s genre, setting, and art style.
New Citadelum Trailer Highlights Its Core Mechanics
Five months following its announcement, Game Rant can now share some new footage fromCitadelum. The exclusive 80-second video goes over some of the game’s mechanics, like setting up resource gathering and refinement operations, as well as building out settlements. The clip also offers a fresh look at the game’s world map, which will be used for establishing commerce routes and deploying legions. Another one of the game’s mechanics featured in the trailer is its system of worship, which allows players to honor gods with pantheons and tributes, something thatfans of Roman historyare likely to appreciate.
True to theancient mythology that inspiredit, the gods inCitadelumaren’t all benevolent, but prone to very human behavior such as mood swings and ruthlessness. They also have rivalries, so honoring one may incur the wrath of another. Keeping these divine beings happy is one of the three defining pillars of theCitadelumgameplay loop, together with city-building and strategic expansion through commerce, warfare, or a combination thereof.
Citadelum Narrows Down 2024 Release Window
Publisher Abylight Studios originally announcedCitadelumwith a 2024 release window. Game Rant has learned that this launch time frame has now been narrowed down to Q3 2024, at least as far as the PC version of the game, which can already bewishlisted on Steam, is concerned. Console ports are also in the pipeline, with the plan being to launch them following the PC release, which will be Steam Deck-verified.
Citadelumhence appears poised to debut at quite a busy time for the strategy games market; plentymore city-builders are currently either close to release or awaiting significant updatesafter launching in early access. Many strategy fans are also currently keeping an eye out forAge of Mythology Retold, which is still waiting for a release date after being confirmed for a 2024 debut. WhetherCitadelummanages to find an audience among this fierce competition remains to be seen.
