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• Announcements·23 Aug 2026Official

  V0.800 - Carnifex 2h class, Living Leagues & Arena Overhaul

  Hey everyone,V0.800 is here!This is one of the largest updates to Gladiator Command so far.V0.800 introduces the brand new Carnifex two-handed class, a complete overhaul of rival schools and the league system, 6 new boss encounters, new arena fight types, a major attribute and skill expansion, visually represented Ludus staff, extensive UI improvements and much more.A major focus of this update has been making the world outside of your own Ludus feel more alive.New game will be required.Let's jump straight into it.The Carnifex Has ArrivedAfter the Retiarius, one of the most requested additions has been a proper two-handed class.Well... "Your will, my hands."Introducing the Carnifex.The Carnifex is a slow but devastating damage dealer built around Strength and enormous two-handed weapons.While other classes may rely on speed, defence or controlling their opponent, the Carnifex has a somewhat simpler philosophy.Hit them very, very hard.The class launches with:8 new two-handed weapons8 new combat animationsA completely new two-handed combat styleTwo unique combat abilitiesUnstoppable SwingRequires 15 Strength.The Carnifex delivers a devastating swing that cannot be blocked or dodged and deals an additional 10% damage.Shield BreakerRequires 25 Strength.The Carnifex destroys the opponent's shield, removing it for the remainder of the fight.The shield is restored after combat.The Carnifex is powerful, but that power comes at the cost of speed. Picking the right opponent and surviving long enough to land those enormous attacks will be crucial.Strength & Vitality OverhaulThe original Strength attribute was responsible for both health and damage.As the number of classes and builds has expanded, I felt those two roles needed to be separated.Health is now governed by the new Vitality attribute, while Strength remains responsible for damage.This also gives the two attributes much clearer identities.The Murmillo is now primarily a Vitality class, reinforcing its role as the game...
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• Announcements·22 Jul 2026Official

  V0.760 – The Retiarius Has Arrived!

  Hey everyone,V0.760 is here!This update introduces one of the most requested gladiator classes since launch, alongside new events, visual improvements, balance changes, quality of life features, performance improvements and plenty of bug fixes.Let's jump straight into it.The Retiarius Has ArrivedThe long awaited Retiarius class has finally entered the arena.A huge thank you once again to freelance artist Julio "JKen" for all of his incredible work bringing this class to life. I couldn't be happier with how it has turned out.The Retiarius unlocks once a gladiator reaches 10 Charisma and offers a completely different combat style compared to every other class in the game.Unlike traditional gladiators, the Retiarius:Cannot wear helmetsReceives a Dodge bonusFights using a trident (slight reach advantage) and netExcels at controlling opponents rather than simply overpowering themThe class introduces an entirely new combat mechanic through Net Entanglement.With every attack, the Retiarius attempts to entangle the enemy using the net. Players using the Aggressive stance will instead throw the net immediately, giving a much higher chance of trapping the opponent.Whether the net succeeds depends on the agility of both gladiators, making fast opponents much harder to capture.5 New Tridents & Net EquipmentFive brand new tridents have been added to the game, along with the Retiarius' iconic combat net.The new equipment gives the class its own distinct identity and opens the door for even more unique equipment in future updates.New Retiarius Combat SkillsThe class launches with two unique combat abilities.Net SweepA powerful sweeping attack that knocks an opponent to the ground while keeping hold of the net.Venomous NetEntangled enemies can now be poisoned, allowing the Retiarius to slowly wear down trapped opponents while they struggle to escape.New Dialogue & Morale BonusesChoosing the Retiarius class now unlocks new dialogue and morale interactions.Like the other specialisati...
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• Announcements·4 Jul 2026Official

  V0.750 – Barbarian Raids, Intelligence & Major Combat Improvements

  Hey everyone,V0.750 is here, bringing in a number of new features, combat improvements, balance changes, visual upgrades, bug fixes, and new content. I highly recommend starting a new game to experience all the new features. 10 New Greaves Added10 new greaves have been added to the game, with some providing unique class bonuses. Also some SANDALS! A huge thank you to freelance artist Julio "JKen" for his hard work on these. I am very happy with how they have turned out and you can expect more equipment and visual variety as development continues.Reworked Arena Gladiator CardsGladiator cards in the Arena have been visually reworked and now display the gladiator you are actually sending into battle.The goal is to make your gladiators feel more visually distinct and ensure the combat preparation screen better represents your roster. Auto Equip AllA new Auto Equip All button has been added to the Arena scene.This allows players to quickly equip their gladiators without manually managing every equipment slot before combat.Class Specialisation Morale BonusesGladiators now receive morale boosts when selecting a class specialisation.Additional morale bonuses are awarded when the chosen class matches the gladiator's ethnicity and cultural background.New Event: Barbarian RaidsA completely new event has been added: Barbarian Raids.Barbarians may arrive and demand tribute. You can choose to pay them off or fight back.If you defeat the raiders, captured prisoners can be:Recruited into your ludusSoldExecutedPrisoner recruits have a higher chance of strong rolls than standard gladiators found through the regular market, making these battles dangerous but potentially very rewarding.Rival Event Combat ImprovementsCombat during rival school events has been improved to provide much better clarity and presentation.These encounters should now be easier to follow and feel more consistent with standard combat.Combat Actor UI ImprovementsThe combat actor UI has been improved.Skill icons wi...
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• Announcements·9 Jun 2026Official

  Gladiator Command V0.740 - Relationships, Rest & Events

  Update Overview ────────────────────────This update focuses heavily on relationships, morale recovery, events, and reducing late game frustration, alongside several balance changes and quality of life improvements.────────────────────────Save Compatibility Existing saves are compatible.However, starting a new run is recommended to fully experience the updated relationship and morale systems. ────────────────────────Morale & Relationship ChangesRival fights have been adjusted significantly.Previously, rival fights could trigger once gladiators reached -30 relationship. This has now been moved to the Most Hated tier only, greatly reducing constant internal fights inside the ludus.The status report now provides more detailed relationship tier updates as gladiators progress through friendships and rivalries.────────────────────────Training Partners Gladiators can now be assigned training partners.Training together will: • Increase relationship bonds • Improve morale interactions • Create long term relationship growth between gladiators ────────────────────────Brotherhood Trait SharingGladiators who reach Brotherhood status can now trigger special bonding events.These events can: • Teach one positive trait to their training partner • Remove a negative trait from their training partnerMaximum hardcoded trait slots have also been increased from 3 to 4. ────────────────────────Rest SystemA new Rest feature has been added.Resting gladiators: • Recover morale every day • Receive 20% additional medic healing recovery • Are removed from normal activities while restingResting increases upkeep costs by x3 due to the ludus providing wine, entertainment, and comfort for recovery.This system is designed to give players a proper recovery mechanic if morale has been mismanaged. ────────────────────────Hall of Fame CeremonyFreeing a gladiator with 10+ victories will now trigger a Hall of Fame ceremony.During the ceremony: • Gladiators exchange farewell dialogue • Spectators gather to w...
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• Announcements·31 May 2026Official

  V0.735 Morale, Relationships & Rival Fights

  Update OverviewThis update expands the morale and relationship systems that started taking shape in the previous update.Gladiators now react more clearly to poor morale, rivalries can escalate into actual fights inside the ludus, and relationship details are now easier to understand.This update also includes tutorial improvements, UI improvements, trait fixes, visual polish, and quality of life changes. ========================================Save CompatibilityExisting saves are compatible.========================================Morale SystemMorale is now a much more important part of gladiator management.Every gladiator has a morale value from 0 to 100. Morale affects combat performance, training efficiency, relationships, and in extreme cases, whether a gladiator is willing to fight at all.Morale now naturally drifts downward each day unless you manage it through victories, friendships, light training, sponsorships, and good roster decisions.This should make morale feel like something you actively manage instead of just another number sitting on the gladiator card.========================================Morale LevelsMorale is now split into five clear levels.Broken0 to 19 moraleBroken gladiators suffer heavy combat penalties to damage, dodge, block, and attack speed.They may also refuse to fight in the arena, dropping their weapons instead of engaging properly.Disciplined gladiators are the exception. They will always fight, even when morale is Broken.Shaken20 to 39 morale - Shaken gladiators suffer moderate combat penalties. They can still fight, but their damage, dodge, block, and attack speed are reduced.Stable40 to 74 morale - Stable morale is the baseline state. Gladiators at this level receive no morale bonuses or penalties.Confident75 to 89 morale - Confident gladiators receive combat bonuses to damage, dodge, block, and attack speed.Inspired90 to 100 morale - Inspired gladiators receive the strongest morale bonuses to damage, dodge, block, and attack speed...
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