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, cohesion, and a stronger Roman identity.

• Complete UI overhaul across all major scenes

• Improved layout consistency, margins, and scaling

• Refined panel alignment and visual hierarchy

• Unified visual identity across the game

• New inventory layout

• Attribute icons fully implemented

• 10 gladiator helmets added and integrated into gameplay

• Stronger visual feedback across management and combat

The game now feels significantly more structured, readable, and immersive.

Combat Improvements

Combat has been refined to feel more impactful and visually engaging.

• Animations greatly enhanced

• Improved combat flow and timing

• Better readability during fights

• Visual polish across the combat scene

• Multiple combat-related bug fixes

Fights are cleaner, smoother, and more satisfying to watch.

Inventory and Equipment Expansion

• Redesigned inventory layout for improved usability

• Helmets fully implemented into the equipment system

• Equipment visuals now properly represented in game

• Improved stat clarity and item presentation

Equipment management is now more intuitive and streamlined.

Performance Improvements

• General performance optimizations across UI and combat

• Smoother navigation and transitions

• Reduced friction across core scenes

The demo now runs more reliably, particularly on lower-end hardware.

Stability and Bug Fixes

• Multiple critical issues resolved

• Economy inconsistencies fixed

• Tournament progression corrected

• Post-combat results display fixed

• Level reporting inconsistencies resolved

• Various UI and interaction fixes

Overall stability has been significantly improved.

Special Thanks

A special thank you to Julio “JKen” Martins, freelance artist, for his hard work and contribution to the visual improvements in this update. His effort has played a key role in elevating the overall presentation of the game.

Demo Now Live

The updated demo is now available.

If you have played before, I highly recommend giving this version a try. The changes are substantial.

As always, feedback is welcome and directly shapes future updates.