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⚔️ Hello, Strategists!
First of all, thank you for your incredible patience and support throughout this journey. While I’ve been silent for a while, I’ve been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything I’m about to announce today a reality.
Get ready — major news is here.
🕰 Early Access Release Date – Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
The moment many of you have been waiting for has finally arrived! 📅 Early Access launches on December 8th, 2026
This date isn’t random — it marks the 20th anniversary of the original game’s release. And what better way to celebrate than with the rebirth of Ancient Wars: Sparta, completely remade and evolved for a new generation.
🔄 From Early Access to Full Release
There will be three major updates along the way:
Two big updates before the Early Access launch.
One massive update on the full release day.
Each will bring new improvements, community-requested changes, and exciting content. This is just the beginning!
🛡 A New Update Is Coming – Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
Did you think I had forgotten about Medieval Crusades? Never! I’ve been working on a major new update that’s coming very soon — packed with improvements, fixes, and new features.
And that’s not all — the pre-production phase for the third campaign has officially begun! Stay tuned for more news soon.
🆓 New Free Game Available Now – Ancient Wars: Sparta HD
For years, many of you have asked to relive the original Sparta experience. After more than two and a half years of hard work, I’m thrilled to announce Ancient Wars: Sparta HD — a version that captures the original gameplay, refined to perfection, with enhanced visuals and improvements throughout.
Originally planned as a mode inside Sparta Definitive Edition, it grew into something much bigger after technical limitations made integration impossible. And so, I decided to give it life as a standalone experience.
💥 The best part? It’s available RIGHT NOW, completely Free to Play!
I want everyone to be able to enjoy it — no matter their financial situation. Yes, this decision means I’ll probably lose income, but my motivation isn’t money. It’s about keeping alive a genre that once was great… and will be great again.
Of course, I still need to make a living and continue these projects, so the full game won’t be entirely free — but no one will ever be forced to pay. Those who wish to support the project can do so voluntarily, and everyone who owns Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition will receive a special discount.
🎮 Play it Free Now:
🌍 New Game Announcement – Ancient Wars: History Edition
And to close this announcement with a bang… I’m happy to reveal the beginning of development for Ancient Wars: History Edition — a 100% free game for all players who own Sparta Definitive Edition and Medieval Crusades.
This new title will bring together all content from both games, plus exclusive new features and additions, into one epic experience — the ultimate evolution of the Ancient Wars universe.
🙏 Thank You for Your Support
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking with me on this long journey. I’m eager to read your thoughts, feedback, and ideas in the comments.
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“Come back with your shield — or on it.” — Spartan proverb
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