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Circle Empires 2NewsNew Game Mode: Defend the Castle and more!
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New Game Mode: Defend the Castle and more!

Circle Empires 2 · published 25 Sep 2026, 13:32 UTC · build 25526880

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Hey everyone!

Now is the perfect time to introduce Circle Empires 2 to everyone who normally doesn't play real time strategy games. 

In Defend the Castle, you’ll need to expand your base while preparing for increasingly powerful waves of enemies. Build up your defenses as mini-bosses and their minions storm the barricades. While there's carnage on the frontline, you have the ability to conquer enemy outposts. This gives you another way to deal with the growing threat where the waves spawn from.

We've added the Simplified Control Scheme setting. It was designed based on feedback from players who are new to PC gaming. The army is always selected and can be moved with left click. Numerous other tweaks ensure a smoother onboarding for new players.

Quicker economic growth

The price of workers has been dropped to speed up the economy and allow larger armies faster. The impact of harvesting technologies has been reduced so they are not a mandatory part of any long term game plan any more.

Level up faster

The experience requirements of most units have been reduced. This provides a larger bonus whenever you manage to keep your units alive.

Drag & drop the unit list

Go to Unit editor (green plus sign at top of the screen) > Remove units > and drag and drop them around to reorganize their order.

Whether you choose to take on the challenge alone or team up with a friend in co-op, Defend the Castle gives you a new way to experience Circle Empires 2.

Thank you all for suggestions and stay tuned for further updates!

See you in the circles, 

Luminous

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