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Press release:
February 9th, 2026 – Haarlem, NL. Are you ready for another round? Iceberg Interactive and Luminous are thrilled to circle back to their favourite ring-shaped RTS franchise with Circle Empires 2 – now available on Steam with a 15% launch discount!

Conquer a world of interconnected circles, with vicious foes (or your friends) to conquer and precious loot to plunder! Strengthen your armies, vanquish enemy bosses, and adapt to ever-changing circular worlds that make each playthrough feel unique.

In Circle Empires 2, Estonian developers Luminous grabbed the strongest elements from the previous games in the series and added new core mechanics for unit customization, town layout planning, a mount system, improved unit physics and much, much more!

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of circular carnage or it’s your first time around, Circle Empires 2 will keep you coming back for round after round after round.

Key features of the game:

Fast-Paced RTS 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.
Rich Customisation: 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 to the world of Circle Empires.

Iceberg Interactive and Luminous are excited to finally welcome you onto the circular battlefield. Circle Empires 2 is out now!

ABOUT LUMINOUS
Luminous is an Estonian indie game company founded by developer Mihkel Trei. He’s been developing games since 2002 and got the idea of Circle Empires from a famous graphic designer who said, “Always start a design by drawing a circle”.

In 2016, Luminous partnered with Edvin Aedma, a developer on the Estonian indie hit Teleglitch: Die More Edition. Together, they decided to involve two more Estonian indie dev companies run by Edvin: Interactive Fate, to create a complete overhaul of all Circle Empires graphics, and Playtest Games, to ensure smooth production of the entire project.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Founded in 2009 by video game veterans, Iceberg Interactive is an indie game publisher based in the Netherlands. Iceberg brings decades of experience in the gaming industry, always accompanied by an unwavering passion for gaming. Iceberg Interactive is known for many hit games, including Strange Horticulture, Strange Antiquities, the Killing Floor series, Chivalry 2, and Blazing Sails. Stay tuned for our newest releases on www.iceberg-games.com.