Strategos Adds Roman Civil Wars Campaign

*Strategos* is published by MicroProse, a legendary name in PC gaming founded in 1982, known for landmark strategy and simulation series like *Civilization* and *X-COM*. The publisher's involvement lends a significant pedigree to this new title in the historical wargaming space. Developed by the smaller team at Strategos Games, the title distinguishes itself from mainstream series like *Total War* by emulating the deeper, more deliberate mechanics of tabletop wargaming. The gameplay emphasizes complex simulations of morale, terrain effects, and command and control over faster, arcade-style action. The new campaign is set during Caesar's Civil War (49–45 BC), the conflict between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey the Great. This internal struggle marked the beginning of the end for the Roman Republic, ultimately leading to the rise of an emperor. The Battle of Pharsalus, fought on August 9, 48 BC in central Greece, serves as the campaign's focal point. At Pharsalus, Caesar's smaller, veteran army faced Pompey's significantly larger but less disciplined force. The confrontation was the decisive engagement of the war. Despite being outnumbered by a factor of roughly two-to-one, Caesar's tactical brilliance and the experience of his legions secured him a pivotal victory. Historical sources estimate Pompey's army suffered as many as 15,000 casualties with 24,000 captured, a catastrophic defeat that shattered his power base. Following the battle, Pompey fled to Egypt, where he was assassinated by order of the Pharaoh Ptolemy XIII. Caesar's victory at Pharsalus was not the final battle of the civil war, but it effectively cemented his path to becoming the undisputed ruler of Rome. *Strategos* launched in Early Access on January 20, 2026, and has received a "Very Positive" rating from players on Steam. The development plan includes adding more scenarios, units, and a more refined map-based campaign over its planned 12-month early access period.