Roadmap
This roadmap gives a look at what has already been built, where the game currently stands, and what may come next.
Core Gameplay
- Build and manage your Ludus as a Roman Lanista
- Recruit gladiators and develop them over time
- Manage gold, fame, morale, injuries, and upkeep
- Train fighters and prepare them for the arena
- Face daily fight offers with varying difficulty
- The entire gameplay loop is driven by a daily progression system, where every day brings new decisions and risks.
The game systems behind this loop are already extensive, including combat stats, injuries, morale systems, and economic mechanics controlled through a configurable system.
Tactical Arena Combat
Combat is designed to feel unpredictable and dramatic.
Current combat systems include:
- Stat-based gladiator combat
- Initiative, dodge, parry and shield block systems
- Critical hits and finishing phases
- Equipment and weapon strategy
- Injuries and long-term consequences
- Morale effects influencing performance
- Every fight can change the fate of your Ludus.
The Ludus Economy
Running a gladiator school is not cheap.
Players must manage:
- Daily upkeep for gladiators and staff
- Market purchases and scouting
- Equipment trading
- Debt and bankruptcy risks
- Fame progression unlocking new features
- Mismanagement can quickly lead to ruin.
The Market & Progression Systems
The game already features a dynamic progression structure.
Implemented systems include:
- Gladiator recruitment with traits and stat variation
- Equipment with rarity tiers
- Staff members improving your Ludus
- Lanista perks affecting strategy and economy
- Random daily events affecting the story of your school
- A dynamic market refresh system generates new gladiators, equipment and staff offers as your fame grows.
