
Early Access
Yes, last updated 2 days ago, with about 2 updates per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Become a Lanista and build the ultimate Ludus in a living Roman management sim. Recruit, train and equip gladiators, set tactics and watch brutal 3D arena battles where defeat can be fatal. Climb 7 divisions among 112 Ludi, alone or with friends managing rival clubs in a shared multiplayer campaign.
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Generative AI has been used only for the following things but will be replaced before the full release: -Voice announcements at the start of the battle -A few GUI elements and buttons
Oct 19, 2026 · Patch note
Patch 0.97.1 is out now! (opens in new tab)
Salvete, Lanistas! This update continues the game’s major visual overhaul, and I’m proud of how much its look and feel have improved. I also want to acknowledge that limiting takedown credit to the gladiator who landed the final hit was a mistake. That change has now been reversed, so assists once again grant Fame. Also, if you haven’t already, it would mea…
Oct 19, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 26065060
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Oct 14, 2026 · Patch note
Patch 0.97 is out! (opens in new tab)
Salvete, Lanistas! I’m very pleased to present this latest update, which brings a lot of improvements to almost every area of the game. I especially want to highlight the major visual overhaul of the arenas, which really elevates the game’s look and feel. I’m also pleased to share a major rework of dual wielding, which now lets you combine any two one-hande…
Sep 28, 2026 · Patch note
Patch 0.96.1 is out now! (opens in new tab)
Salvete, Lanistas! While I’m working on some bigger, exciting additions, many of you have been busy reporting bugs, suggesting quality-of-life improvements, and pointing out missing translations. I didn’t want to keep you waiting for these fixes, so I’ve put together an update to address them. So, without further ado, here are the patch notes for 0.96.1! Sa…
Sep 14, 2026 · Patch note
Update 0.96B & C (opens in new tab)
Fixed a critical Networking issue Improved club selection syncing in Multiplayer Fixed the Confirm selection button not dissapearing correctly in PregameSelection for PVP matches Added new "Downloading save" window with progress when joining an existing Multiplayer game Fixed weapon position of the new spear animations
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator last posted a patch note 2 days ago (Oct 19, 2026: Patch 0.97.1 is out now! (opens in new tab)).
It got about 2 updates per month over the last year and is very consistent (100/100). 4 of the last 4 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are fairly even.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days and updates steadily.
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator: 25 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 10 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. The Early Access release on 2026-07-21 falls inside this window.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 5 |
| September 2026 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 2 |