For Immediate Release
Zagreb, Croatia – Pompeii: The Legacy takes a major step forward with the release of 30 minutes of unfiltered pre-alpha gameplay footage, offering players an in-depth look at the game’s city-building mechanics, immersive visuals, and strategic depth. Additionally, sign-ups for the Steam Playtest are now live, allowing players to be among the first to experience the game when testing begins in mid-March.
Instead of a traditional cinematic trailer, Pompeii: The Legacy presents a raw, unedited gameplay showcase that allows players to see the game as it stands in its current pre-alpha stage. This footage highlights the intricate city-building systems, resource management, and historical atmosphere that define the experience.
“I wanted to give players an authentic first look at the game,” says solo developer Željko Kos. “This is not a scripted trailer—it’s an actual representation of where the game stands today. There’s still work to do, but reaching this stage is an important milestone. Balancing both development and marketing as a solo developer is a challenge, but now I can finally showcase Pompeii: The Legacy in action.”
The pre-alpha gameplay footage:
What to Expect in the Steam Playtest
The Steam Playtest, scheduled for mid-March, will feature an even more refined version of the game, with several key improvements over the footage:
✅ Polished Visuals – Textures, lighting, and environmental details will be enhanced for greater immersion.
✅ Improved Gameplay Flow – Construction will be slightly faster, and bonuses & upgrades will play a larger role.
✅ Expanded Building Options – More structures will be available, including mines and metal processing buildings to support the city’s economy.
✅ Citizen Needs & Hygiene – New buildings like barber shops and public latrines will be introduced to improve city life.
✅ Trade System – Not featured in the footage, but fully implemented in the Playtest for a deeper economic system.
✅ Military & City Defense (Coming Later) – Planned for post-Playtest, features like walls, soldiers, and combat will add another layer of strategy.
As Pompeii: The Legacy moves towards its next phase, player feedback will be essential in shaping the final game. The Steam Playtest in March is an opportunity to help refine gameplay and experience this ambitious city-builder firsthand.
🎮 Sign up for the Steam Playtest: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2632240/Pompeii_The_Legacy/?utm_source=gp
For more information, follow the development journey:
🔹 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2632240/Pompeii_The_Legacy/
🔹 Website: https://www.sisciagames.com/
🔹 Twitter/X: https://x.com/zzeljkokos
🔹 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/zzeljkokos.bsky.social
🔹 Press Kit: https://www.sisciagames.com/press_kit.html
For interviews or additional inquiries, contact:
Željko Kos
pr@sisciagames.com
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