Ludus Magna (BETA)

Devlog

• v. 1.9.0 - Marble & Steel
  July 13, 2026 by Cesare

  Version 1.9.0 is one of the biggest updates yet and brings Ludus Magna to a whole new level tbh! I am especially proud of the new, reworked Combat-Screen and fight animations - they now feel more aliv... Continue reading

  
• v. 1.8.0 - Chronicles of the Lanista
  July 13, 2026 by Cesare

  This update is a foundational update that turns Ludus Magna into a true multi-run experience. Your lanista is now a permanent identity across runs, every finished year becomes a Run Chronicle in your... Continue reading

  
• v1.7.0 - Forge & Foresight
  July 13, 2026 by Cesare

  Version 1.7.0 is a content and quality update built around the Forge (Epic equipment rarity + Blacksmith upgrades), Weapon Disciplines (Phase 2 of the discipline system), a new Snooze & Reopen flow fo... Continue reading

  
• V.1.6.0 -
  April 30, 2026 by Cesare#major update

  A major progression update introducing Gladiator Disciplines — per-gladiator skill trees with combat, rest and training effects — plus a redesigned Achievements page, senator-run elite training sc... Continue reading

  
• V. 1.5.6 - Roar of the Colloseum
  April 12, 2026 by Cesare

  A major audio overhaul with cinematic combat sounds, seamless crowd ambience, and a new background music track — plus arena polish and performance improvements. Combat Sound System Overhaul All 9 co... Continue reading
• V 1.5.0 - Darkest Arena (Major Update)
  April 12, 2026 by Cesare

  Version 1.5.0 is live now: Darkest Arena Visual Rebranding Complete dark theme: desaturated color palette, hard edges, ink-like borders New artwork assets for all backgrounds, cards, portraits, milest... Continue reading

  
• Corrected play-link in upload file
  April 11, 2026 by Cesare

  just a fix for the index.html that is implemented here on itch.io. BUGFIX: gmae can now also be played via https://jokool1981.itch.io/ludus-magna and not only https://play.ludus-magna.com... Continue reading
• V 1.5.5 - Gilded Ambition
  April 08, 2026 by Cesare

  Introducing Achievements — persistent milestones that reward mastery across runs — and a major Act 2 scaling overhaul to keep the endgame challenging. Achievements & Entitlements Account-level ach... Continue reading