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Press release:
Barcelona, Spain – January 8th, 2026. Ave, citizens of Rome. A year after Citadelum release on Steam (with very positive reviews) Abylight Studios announces the Nintendo Switch 2 version. The acclaimed strategy/ city buildlng game developed by Abylight Barcelona is coming to the new console on January 22nd including all the new features introduced in version 2.0 “Julius” and five different historical campaigns.

Build your settlement and evolve it into a magnificent city, explore the map and establish trade routes, train and lead your legions into battle and deal with the gods of the Pantheon. Receive divine gifts or face their wrath depending on your level of devotion. We are honored to announce that Citadelum is among the first 25 games developed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Features in Citadelum for Nintendo Switch 2:

5 complete campaigns: The Rise of the Roman Empire, featuring Augustus, The Last Conqueror of Britannia, The Lost Eagles of Germania, The Gallic Wars )Julius Caesar) and The Third Punic War.
New UI and controls optimized for gamepad and portable mode on the new console.
1080p resolution on portable mode, 4K output on docked mode.
Every biome released for PC: Italy, Hispania, Egypt, Germania, Britannia, Gallia and Carthage.

Deep gameplay options including complex production chains, diplomatic relations, trials, secondary missions, health and salubrity and wonders.

Complete battle system including auto battle, orders and battle simulations.
Quality of life improvements.

Citadelum is out now for PC on Steam and GOG. Ask for your Nintendo Switch 2 review key now. Find more Citadelum info and press materials in our PRESS KIT.

Abylight Barcelona is an indie studio ranging from veterans of the 8 Bit era to promising youngsters. We are focused on gameplay, attention to detail, and fun. The team responsible for One Military Camp and Citadelum.

Abylight Studios is the indie publisher that brought you games such as Cursed Castilla (Metacritic: 81), Super Hydorah (Metacritic: 82), One Military Camp, Citadelum, Exographer SOMA for Nintendo Switch or the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition for Switch, Android and iOS – Game of the Year on iPad 2019.