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Press release:
Haarlem, The Netherlands, November 19th, 2024.
The Haarlem-based (the Netherlands) indie games publisher Iceberg Interactive and Estonian-based indie games developer Luminous, today announced with great joy and excitement that their circle-based strategy game “Circle Empires 2” (the next title in their series of circle-based strategy games), is now in development for PC.

This direct sequel will make the indie smash-hit bigger and better than ever, with more units, strategic choices, and challenges to overcome. All of this, while maintaining the approachability and simplicity of this unique take on the RTS genre which has always been at the core of the franchise. Watch our new teaser trailer below and wishlist the game on Steam to play alone, with your friends or versus other players online. Can you create the ring… ah no, Circle empire to rule them all?

About Circle Empires 2
Circle Empires 2 is a sequel to the original, award-winning, Real-Time Strategy game enjoyed by over 350,000 players worldwide! Command your ever-growing army of knights, wizards, and dragons, each with unique skills and abilities. No two games are ever the same, as each round will surprise you with randomly generated levels, and unique challenges & opportunities. Combined with in-depth gameplay customisation, you will find yourself endlessly entertained. Build your army, conquer all circles, and expand your empire to victory!

Circle Empires 2 takes everything you love about the original game and sequel and adds even more strategic depth, variety, and fun. We’ve introduced new units, weapons, and terrain effects to keep you coming round for more. There’s also a brand-new mounting system that lets any unit ride another larger one. Want to put a necromancer on a dragon? Go for it!

Key Features:

Fast-Paced Real-Time Strategy Gameplay: Build, expand, and battle kingdom after kingdom.
Endless Replayability: Randomly generated worlds with unique flora, fauna, and enemies keep every game fresh.
Diverse Units and Upgrades: From archers to necromancers, every unit can level up, gain experience, and ride larger creatures.
Mounting System: Combine units creatively—mount smaller units on larger creatures for unique advantages.
Improved AI and Tactics: Enemies use smarter strategies, forcing you to adapt and rethink your approach.
Multiplayer Modes: Play cooperatively or competitively with friends.
Dynamic Biomes: Explore a range of environments to conquer and use them to your advantage, from scorching deserts to eerie swamps and use each captured circle to your advantage as it affects your gameplay.
Rich Customization: Adjust settings, tweak difficulties, and tailor your game to your liking.
Exciting New Features: Experience new units, buildings, terrain effects, and upgrades that add depth and strategy.

About Luminous
Luminous is an Estonian indie game company founded by developer Mihkel Trei.

About Iceberg Interactive
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher known for many hit franchises including Strange Horticulture, Killing Floor 2, Maneater, and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, AirportSim and Dead Season. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Strange Antiquities, Circle Empires II, Second Sun, and IHAS (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.