March 18th, 14:00 CET / 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT marks the launch of the Pompeii: The Legacy Steam Playtest, offering players their first hands-on experience with this ambitious Roman city-builder. Developed as a solo project on a custom engine optimized specifically for this game, Pompeii: The Legacy is a spiritual successor to Caesar III, blending city-building with deep strategy and historical authenticity. This Steam Playtest is a major milestone, delivering a highly polished alpha version, allowing players to shape the revival of Pompeii after its devastating fall.
About the Steam Playtest
At its core, Pompeii: The Legacy is more than just constructing cities—it’s about rebuilding civilization itself. The Steam Playtest will introduce players to the story-driven campaign, where they will guide their family’s efforts to restore Pompeii, balancing economic growth, urban planning, and governance.
Players will have access to over 30 authentic Roman buildings, a refined user interface, and the ability to manage skills, perks, and city laws. While military and RTS elements will not be available in this Playtest, the focus remains on city-building mechanics and immersive strategic depth.
This public Steam Playtest is an open invitation to city-building fans, content creators, and journalists. Players can play as many times as they want, with each session lasting up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The campaign can be played with or without a detailed tutorial, catering to both veterans and newcomers. Additionally, content creators are free to share gameplay footage, bringing the world of Pompeii to a wider audience.
Key Features of the Steam Playtest
- Highly polished alpha version featuring a story-driven campaign.
- Optional guided tutorial to ease players into the game.
- Unlimited Steam Playtest sessions, with each run capped at 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Rebuild Pompeii after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- Over 30 Roman buildings and houses available for construction.
- Skill management, perks, and city laws for deep strategic gameplay.
- A refined UI providing an immersive and intuitive experience.
- No military or RTS elements will be included in this Steam Playtest.
- Content creators are encouraged to record and share gameplay freely.
The Pompeii: The Legacy Steam Playtest begins March 18th at 14:00 CET / 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT. Don’t miss your chance to experience the revival of an ancient city—sign up now and become part of history!