Gladiator Command Update History · SteamPeaks

Gladiator Command Update History · SteamPeaks

Time (UTC)SourceWhat changedAddedEditedRemovedReference

7 Sep 2026

19:52:48NewsBrief Development Update - Tournaments, Hardcore Mode & More———Community

Community · published 7 Sep 2026, 19:52:48 UTC

Brief Development Update - Tournaments, Hardcore Mode & More

Hey everyone, A quick development update. Some of these quality-of-life improvements and fixes have already been added through previous hotfixes, but I wanted to give everyone a brief rundown of what has changed since V0.800 . The main development focus remains the same as outlined in the V0.800 announcement, but alongside that work I've continued polishing existing systems, improving presentat…

23 Aug 2026

17:27:01NewsV0.800 - Carnifex 2h class, Living Leagues & Arena Overhaul———Community

Community · published 23 Aug 2026, 17:27:01 UTC

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…

22 Jul 2026

14:29:50NewsV0.760 – The Retiarius Has Arrived!———Community

Community · published 22 Jul 2026, 14:29:50 UTC

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 Arrived The long awaited Retiarius class has finally entered the arena. A huge thank you once again to…

4 Jul 2026

19:13:44NewsV0.750 – Barbarian Raids, Intelligence & Major Combat Improvements———Community

Community · published 4 Jul 2026, 19:13:44 UTC

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 Added 10 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 "J…

9 Jun 2026

14:07:23NewsGladiator Command V0.740 - Relationships, Rest & Events———Community

Community · published 9 Jun 2026, 14:07:23 UTC

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…

31 May 2026

16:32:27NewsV0.735 Morale, Relationships & Rival Fights———Community

Community · published 31 May 2026, 16:32:27 UTC

V0.735 Morale, Relationships & Rival Fights

Update Overview This 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 l…

26 May 2026

21:24:53NewsVersion 0.730: Ludus Training, Morale and Personalities———Community

Community · published 26 May 2026, 21:24:53 UTC

Version 0.730: Ludus Training, Morale and Personalities

Hey all, forgive the delay. I have been working hard to make the game smoother and reduce unnecessary friction for players. The days of pure spreadsheet-style management are starting to come to an end. Players can now see their gladiators training directly inside the ludus, giving the management screen a much stronger sense of life and identity. A big thanks to freelance artist Julio for his wo…

4 May 2026

21:10:49Newsv0.716 Update – Major Fixes, Training Fix, Trait & Combat Improvements———Community

Community · published 4 May 2026, 21:10:49 UTC

v0.716 Update – Major Fixes, Training Fix, Trait & Combat Improvements

This update focuses mainly on bug fixes, quality of life improvements, trait cleanup, training fixes, inventory polish, and combat reliability. Existing saves are compatible. Fixes & Improvements Fixed a training assignment issue where traits that increased a gladiator’s max potential could incorrectly stop that stat from being trained. Fixed Ethnicity and trait training bonuses not stacking co…

2 May 2026

18:47:09NewsGladiator Command V0.740 - Relationships, Rest & Events———Community

Community · published 2 May 2026, 18:47:09 UTC

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…

24 Apr 2026

15:10:12NewsUpdate V0.710 - League Overhaul, Titles & Sponsorships———Community

Community · published 24 Apr 2026, 15:10:12 UTC

Update V0.710 - League Overhaul, Titles & Sponsorships

New Core Systems League System & Progression The Ludus now competes on a larger stage. · New League Combat system introduced · Multi-tier progression with up to 4 leagues · Each school sends multiple gladiators into a battle royale-style fight · Maximum scale: up to 20 gladiators in a single league match · Schools now follow combat styles , focusing on specific stances or attributes This will h…

17 Apr 2026

19:16:55NewsUpdate V0.700: Gladiator Classes, Combat Overhaul & Major Systems Update———Community

Community · published 17 Apr 2026, 19:16:55 UTC

Update V0.700: Gladiator Classes, Combat Overhaul & Major Systems Update

Important: Due to major system changes, a new save file is required for this update. Old saves are not compatible. New Core Feature: Gladiator Classes The arena just got more dangerous. Three unique gladiator classes are now available: · Murmillo (Strength) Requires 10 Strength to train Heavy, durable, built to dominate · Hoplomachus (Charisma) Requires 10 Charisma to train Spear-based control…

29 Mar 2026

22:04:35NewsUpdate V0.685: Tournament Flow, Performance & QOL Improvements———Community

Community · published 29 Mar 2026, 22:04:35 UTC

Update V0.685: Tournament Flow, Performance & QOL Improvements

This update focuses on improving tournament pacing, management clarity, and overall performance, especially on lower-end systems. New Features & Improvements Tournament Flow · Added Skip option while spectating fights in tournaments to speed up progression · Added tournament victories to gladiator records · End-of-cycle League Summary added: · Overview of completed tournaments · High-performing…

22 Mar 2026

20:41:29NewsV0.680 – Arena Tiers, Freedom System & QoL Update———Community

Community · published 22 Mar 2026, 20:41:29 UTC

V0.680 – Arena Tiers, Freedom System & QoL Update

New Systems & Features · Introduced Arena Tier System : · Grand Arena · Regional Arena · Local Arena · Players can now fight lower combat rating opponents , allowing newly recruited gladiators to gain experience from combat · Added combat rating restriction (100) to prevent high-level farming while still allowing creative matchups (e.g. 1v3 scenarios) · Betting system added to tournaments for e…

17 Mar 2026

17:08:06NewsGladiator Command – v0.671: UI Fixes, Inventory & QoL Improvements———Community

Community · published 17 Mar 2026, 17:08:06 UTC

Gladiator Command – v0.671: UI Fixes, Inventory & QoL Improvements

This update focuses on UI clarity, player guidance, and resolving several issues identified through player feedback and streamer sessions. Improvements Tutorial & Guidance · Improved visibility of the Inventory tutorial highlight to better guide new players · Added stronger visual cues to reduce early-game confusion Inventory Management · Added a Sort button to organize items by category and va…

00:29:17NewsGladiator Command – v0.670: Progression & UI Improvements———Community

12 Mar 2026

22:21:01NewsGladiator Command – v0.665: Arena Updates, Recruit Indicators & QoL improvements———Community

Community · published 12 Mar 2026, 22:21:01 UTC

Gladiator Command – v0.665: Arena Updates, Recruit Indicators & QoL improvements

Firstly, like always I recommend starting a new save file to ensure you have access to all newly added systems, fixes, and balance changes. This update continues focusing on addressing player-reported gameplay pain points while improving overall usability and arena immersion. Quality of Life Improvements Gladiator Details A new Relationship panel has been added to the Gladiator Details screen.…

8 Mar 2026

23:39:28NewsGladiator Command – Update v0.660———Community

Community · published 8 Mar 2026, 23:39:28 UTC

Gladiator Command – Update v0.660

Firstly, I recommend starting a new save file to ensure you have access to all newly added systems and balance changes. This update mainly focuses on addressing several gameplay pain points reported by players while also introducing new arena immersion features. Equipment Loss Rework The equipment loss system has been redesigned. Previously, losing a gladiator could result in heavy equipment lo…

5 Mar 2026

17:43:32NewsGladiator Command Now Live in Early Access———Community

Community · published 5 Mar 2026, 17:43:32 UTC

Gladiator Command Now Live in Early Access

I am pleased to announce that Gladiator Command v0.655 is now live in Early Access. If you previously played the demo, I recommend starting a new save so you do not miss any of the new content and updates added for the Early Access version. This update includes minor cosmetic improvements, various bug fixes, and a new 5th boss . Previously there was a global Auto Equip All Gladiators toggle. I…

27 Feb 2026

19:07:15Newsv0.650 Early Access – Full UI Overhaul, Combat Enhancements &Content Expansion———Community

Community · published 27 Feb 2026, 19:07:15 UTC

v0.650 Early Access – Full UI Overhaul, Combat Enhancements &Content Expansion

This update marks a major visual and gameplay milestone for Gladiator Command. The demo has been fully refreshed with a complete UI overhaul, enhanced animations, new equipment systems, performance improvements, and extensive bug fixes. If you played the previous version, the difference should be immediately noticeable. Major Visual Overhaul The entire interface has been redesigned for clarity,…

5 Jan 2026

19:21:50Newsv0.620 Update – Gladiator Backgrounds, Combat Skills, and Audio Polish———Community

Community · published 5 Jan 2026, 19:21:50 UTC

v0.620 Update – Gladiator Backgrounds, Combat Skills, and Audio Polish

This update focuses on combat clarity, audio feedback, progression depth, and visual polish. Combat & Audio · Added new combat sound effects , including crowd reactions, gladiator grunts, skill impacts, and defeat cues. · Updated Raging Bull visual effects to better align with the expanded combat skill set. New Combat Skills · Ghost Lunge (Agility) An agility-based attack that phases through th…

19 Dec 2025

22:26:42Newsv0.615 Stability, UX, and Steam Deck Improvements———Community

Community · published 19 Dec 2025, 22:26:42 UTC

v0.615 Stability, UX, and Steam Deck Improvements

This update focuses on resolving critical demo issues, improving usability across the game, reducing navigation friction, and responding directly to player feedback. It also introduces early performance and display improvements, some of which are still being refined. Critical Fixes · Fixed staff recruitment not correctly replacing existing staff. · Fixed tournament progression issues affecting…

11 Dec 2025

23:29:54NewsDevlog 1: Stepping Into The Arena———Community

Community · published 11 Dec 2025, 23:29:54 UTC

Devlog 1: Stepping Into The Arena

Gladiator Command is finally stepping into the arena. Ever since I played Football Manager 2014, I kept thinking the formula would be perfect in a gladiator setting. I searched for a game that scratched that itch and never found one that hit all the notes I wanted. A little over a year ago, I reached a point in life where I stopped waiting and decided to make it myself. It has been one of the t…