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Nova Roma vs Atomic Heart 2 (Working Title)
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| Release Date | |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 16, 2027 |
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| Lion Shield | Mundfish |
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| Hooded Horse | Focus Entertainment (Speculated) |
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| Roman City-Builder / Management Sim | First-Person Shooter, Action RPG, Adventure, Immersive Sim |
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| Lion Shield Engine (Unity-based) | Unreal Engine 5 (Speculated) |
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| E10+ for Everyone 10+ | Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+) |
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| 4.8 / 5.0 | 0.0 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $29.99 | $69.99 |
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Progression is managed through the Senate and Technology trees, requiring 'Favor' from the gods to unlock advanced crops, industrial buildings, and housing tiers[cite: 986, 987]. |
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Maps range from small to large, including archipelago layouts that test maritime logistics and bridge engineering[cite: 824]. |
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Single-player focus; 'Creative Mode' acts as a sandbox for unlimited building and testing[cite: 1184, 1185]. |
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Early Access Standard Edition is currently available with a 20% launch discount until April 9, 2026[cite: 829, 882]. |
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The 2026-2027 roadmap includes political intrigue systems, chariot racing, and a fully functional Senate voting mechanic[cite: 1158]. |
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A colorful, 'Play-Doh' inspired art style that emphasizes clarity and individual citizen movement[cite: 536, 1163]. |
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Atmospheric score that changes based on city prosperity and seasonal transitions[cite: 1211]. |
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Features diegetic overlays for Happiness, Health, and Building Integrity, along with detailed Resource and Jobs tabs for macro-management[cite: 1188, 1190]. |
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Includes optimization toggles for simulation distance and LODs to accommodate varying hardware capabilities[cite: 938, 1831]. |
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| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High, 60 FPS) CPU: Necessary to maintain stable simulation speeds in large cities[cite: 1825, 1826]. CPU (Laptop): High clock speeds assist in pathfinding calculations[cite: 1831]. GPU: Enables High Shadow quality and Ultra Textures[cite: 1827, 1828]. GPU (Laptop): Ensures fluidity in Performance Mode[cite: 1827]. RAM: Standard for managing large-scale agent data[cite: 1826]. Storage: Recommended for fast loading[cite: 1829]. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8GB) | Radeon RX 7600 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 3060 Mobile layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 2 GB SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset, Upscaling 'Performance' may be needed.) CPU: Hypothetical minimum CPU for a next-gen UE5 title. CPU (Laptop): Mid-range performance laptop CPUs from previous generations. GPU: The recommended GPUs for the first game would likely become the minimum for the sequel. GPU (Laptop): A solid mid-range laptop GPU would be the likely minimum. RAM: 16GB would be the absolute minimum RAM requirement. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low-Medium, 30 FPS) CPU: Sufficient for early game; will struggle as population nears 10,000[cite: 1825, 1830]. CPU (Laptop): Mobile quad-core is the baseline for smooth early-game play[cite: 1823]. GPU: Handles the game's stylized 'Play-Doh' aesthetic at 1080p[cite: 1827]. GPU (Laptop): Standard entry-level mobile GPU for consistent visuals[cite: 1826]. RAM: Minimum required to load standard map sizes[cite: 1826]. Storage: Basic installation[cite: 1829]. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6600K | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 (2GB) | Radeon R9 285 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GTX 1650 Mobile layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 2 GB | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU would be recommended for a smooth experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs would be needed for this tier. GPU: A high-end current-gen GPU would be the likely recommendation. GPU (Laptop): A high-end laptop GPU would be necessary for a quality 1440p experience. RAM: 32GB RAM is expected to be the recommendation for future AAA titles. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700H / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) |
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| Spec: 2 GB available space Note: The game footprint is small, but fast storage assists in quick save/load cycles[cite: 1829]. Type: Unknown | Spec: 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required) Note: A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and potentially seamless transitions between game worlds. Type: NVMe |
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| Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) / macOS Explanation: Required for modern thread scheduling and memory management[cite: 1820, 1824]. | Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement, with Windows 11 likely being the recommended platform. |
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| Spec: Version 11 (Minimum) / Version 12 (Recommended) Explanation: DirectX 12 is recommended for improved CPU multi-threading performance[cite: 1828]. | N/A |
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