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Press release:
Barcelona, Spain – September, 2nd, 2024
The Barcelona-based (Spain) indie games publisher Abylight studios and indie games developer Abylight Barcelona (the makers of “Citadelum” and Military Camp”) are today very happy and excited to announce that their gladiator management sim “Gladiators of Citadelum“, is now in development for PC.

Hire and train fighters in different disciplines, defeat your rivals in the arena, climb through the ranks and, remember, give the best spectacle Rome has ever seen to survive. Blood and glory await!

Gladiators of Citadelum is a standalone game set in Ancient Rome, as part of Citadelum franchise. Create your own ludus, a gladiator school, buy the best candidates in gladiator market and train them in different fighting styles. Customize your warriors and become a legend of the arena.

Those who are about to die salute you! In Gladiators of Citadelum, you will manage a warrior training camp in ancient Rome. Choose the best candidates to train them in different disciplines based on actual roman gladiators. Set their routines, buy food and equipment to improve their chances in the arena. Defeat your rivals in epic fights in the most iconic amphitheaters spread throughout the Roman Empire.

Endure the toughest training. Every gladiator is unique. Buy only the best in the gladiator market, and train them in the fighting discipline that better suits their skills. You will want a strong candidate to become a heavy Murmillo, but perhaps you prefer the charismatic fighter that will earn you more denarii… if he survives.

Prepare to draw blood. Improve their chances of victory with a good training routine and a healthy diet. A balanced menu in the mess hall can give them a fighting boost, but don’t overlook the importance of a good quality gladius! Buy armor and weapons and keep their equipment in good shape to give them an extra edge in combat. Heal their wounds and they may live long enough to cover you with fame and riches.

Become a legend of Rome. Your fighters will find glory or death in the arena. The people of Rome are thirsty for combat and gladiatorial games are scheduled regularly all across the Empire. Check the calendar and plan your training accordingly for the upcoming fights. The combat in Gladiators of Citadelum is class based, so you’ll have to choose your roster wisely for each event. Once everything is set, gladiators will meet their destiny in intense battles, where only one shall be victorious. Will it be you?

GLADIATORS OF CITADELUM is the latest game developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios, a new entry in Citadelum franchise. A bloody management sim in which you will become Dominus and manage your own gladiator school to gain influence and glory in ancient Rome.

About Abylight Barcelona
Abylight Barcelona is the development studio behind One Military Camp, Citadelum and Gladiators of Citadelum. A group of talented professionals, artists and above all game lovers, ranging from veterans of the 8-Bit era to promising youngsters. We make indie games with attention to detail, focus on technical achievements, deep gameplay and fun.

About Abylight Studios
Abylight Studios is the indie publisher that brought you titles like Cursed Castilla (Metacritic: 81), Super Hydorah (Metacritic: 82) or the award winning Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition for Switch and iOS – Game of the Year on iPad 2019. You can find our games digitally or even as physical collector’s editions at our AbyShop.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround