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Update 12 - Restore Logistics Routes on Rebuild, More Fixes
Hi Everyone! This patch has a whole bunch of fixes across many part of the game. Thanks again for the bug reports and save games, it's been very helpful in finding and fixing issues! Here are the changes for the latest…
Update 11 - Lots More Fixes
Hi Everyone! This patch has a whole bunch of fixes across many part of the game. Thanks again for the bug reports and save games, it's been very helpful in finding and fixing issues! Here are the changes for the latest…
Update 10 - More Pathfinding Improvements and Fixes
Hi Everyone! We did some more work on unit pathfinding for this patch, plus some optimizations and other fixes. Thanks again for the bug reports and save games, it's been very helpful in finding and fixing issues! Here…
Update 9 - Troop Pathfinding, Tuning, Fixes
Hi Everyone! Another patch, this time with a bit of focus on troop pathfinding over bridges and around water (we're looking at troops getting stuck on marble deposits next). Thanks again for the bug reports and save gam…
Update 8 - Tuning & Fixes
Hi Everyone! We're continuing to make progress on the existing bugs, with more still to go. We also got some important tuning fixes in, including for the mason. Thanks again for all your help with the bug reports and sa…
Update 7 - Find Unburied Bodies, UI Scaling, Fixes
Hi Everyone! Another update is ready with some important fixes. Here are the changes for the latest build: Version 0.7.1866 Improvements Added magnifying glass button on health tooltip to show you where dead bodies caus…
Update 6 - Tuning and Fixes
Hi Everyone! After reading your comments yesterday we prioritized fixing some unit pathfinding issues (if you have any more send us your save games). We also made a change to the carts and ships that's been much request…
Update 5 - Less Sleepiness, Demolish Tooltip, and Thank You for Reviewing us!
Hi Everyone! In the comments of Update 4 there were a few people mentioning how the sleepiness mechanic needs improvement. So, today we spent some time working on that using a few of the save games you sent to us. We've…
Update 4 - Rubble Tweak, Fixes
Hi Everyone! Another day, another set of bugs fixed - wouldn't be possible without your help! Here are the notes for the latest build - these cover all the hot-patches we did today. Version 0.7.1829 Improvements Rubble…
Update 3 - Tuning and Fixes
Hi Everyone! We've knocked out another batch of bugs, and are already working on the next. Keep the bug reports and feedback coming! Here are the notes for the latest build - these cover all the hot-patches we did today…
Update 2 - Fixes and Tuning
Hi Everyone! We're appreciating all the bug reports and feedback and working hard on knocking those out! Here are the notes for the latest build - these cover all the hot-patches we did today. Version 0.7.1802 Improveme…
Update 1 - Creative Mode Tech Tree Unlock, Fixes
Hi Everyone! What a day it's been! Hope you're enjoying the game so far. Thanks for all the bug reports and feedback. We are working on getting those fixed as fast as possible. Here are the notes for the latest build -…
Nova Roma Early Access is Now Available!
Hi everyone, We're excited to announce that Nova Roma is now available in Early Access on Steam! We've been working on this game for quite a while and we're happy to finally be able to share it with you all. Here's the…
Demo Update - Governors
Hi Everyone, We're feeling excited and nervous - Early Access launch is just a few days away! In the meantime, we've got a little demo update for you. Governors Once you reach a large enough population, you'll need to c…
Demo Update
Hey Everyone, First, thanks for your patience with the new March 26th release date. To help tide you over we’ve got an update for the demo which is live right now! Here’s what’s been added to the demo: Villa Rustica Hou…
New Release Date: March 26, 2026
Hey Everyone, First off, thanks for all your feedback on the Nova Roma demo! It's been great to see the cities everyone's creating, and we've definitely been impressed and surprised with the things you're all doing with…
Nova Roma Demo is Now Available!
Hi everyone, We're excited to announce the demo for Nova Roma is now available on Steam! We've been working on this game for quite a while and we're happy to finally be able to share a preview of it with you all. Here's…
Nova Roma Hits Early Access January 2026!
Hi everyone, We're excited to announce that Nova Roma has an official Early Access release date: January 22, 2026. We had originally hoped to release this year, but it turns out the three of us need some extra time to p…
Development Update - Day/Night Cycle
Hi Everyone! We’ve put a full day/night cycle in Nova Roma, and it has an important gameplay effect on your citizens' lives. All buildings begin and end work at different times: workers at shops and theaters sleep in a…
Development Update - Dynamic Fertility
Hi Everyone, We wanted to give another quick update on some of the cool things coming in Nova Roma, mainly how the water and terrain system affects soil fertility. Crops need fertile soil to grow, and the more fertile t…
