Circle Empires 2 News

[h3]Ready for another round?[/h3][h2]Circle Empires 2 is out now on Steam, with a 15% launch discount!
[/h2][p]Watch the launch trailer here:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We’re incredibly excited to finally share the next chapter of the Circle Empires series with you. Step into a world of interconnected circles filled with dangerous enemies, rival players, and plenty of resources worth fighting over. Build your forces, defeat powerful bosses, and adapt to circular worlds that shift and surprise you from match to match.[/p][p]For Circle Empires 2, we focused on strengthening what made the original games special while pushing the systems further. You can customize units through the editor, plan your town layouts more deliberately, experiment with mounted units, and experience improved unit physics that make battles feel more dynamic and alive.
[/p][p]If you enjoy Circle Empires 2, please consider leaving a Steam review. It genuinely helps a small studio like ours and makes a real difference in helping more players discover the game. And if you happen to run into technical issues along the way, feel free to report them on the forums or via our Discord so we can take a look.
[/p][p]We’re looking forward to seeing your strategies, your victories, and the wonderfully strange units you come up with.[/p][p]Whether you’ve spent countless hours conquering circles already or you’re jumping in for the first time, we hope Circle Empires 2 keeps you coming back for just one more round.[/p][p]
See you in the circles,
Luminous[/p][p]
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[p]To celebrate the launch of Circle Empires 2, we've prepared a little pre-recorded livestream. Watch Iceberg Interactive's Community Manager Ben conquer circle after circle while he shows off what's new!

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[p]Sometimes you set out to conquer a few circles and somehow end up reading an FAQ. With Circle Empires 2 releasing on February 9th, this felt like the right moment to explain what’s going on and answer some of the burning questions you might have before, during, or after launch!
[/p][p]So, first things first:
[/p][h3]I don’t know how I ended up here. What is Circle Empires 2?[/h3][p]You are a leader. The world is made of circles, each with different loot and enemies. Conquer all the circles to win. It's a casual, fast-paced strategy game in a medieval fantasy setting.[/p][p][/p][h3]Oh, cool. When does it come out?[/h3][p]Circle Empires releases on Steam, February 9th![/p][p][/p][h3]Is this a direct sequel to the first Circle Empires?[/h3][p]It's a sequel to Circle Empires 1 and Circle Empires Rivals. We rebuilt it from scracth. The strongest elements from both games are there. We added new core mechanics of unit customization, town layout planning, a mount system, improved unit physics and much more!. [/p][p][/p][h3]How long does a typical match last?[/h3][p]In single-player, you’ll be busy for about 15-30 minutes. A PvP skirmish can take around 5-12 minutes. The games can be a lot longer if you play on larger maps and with a more relaxed pace.
[/p][h3]What is the unit editor? How customizable are units?[/h3][p]Our brand-new unit editor allows you to combine weapons, armors, mounts, and base bodies into whatever crazy concoction you can come up with! You can choose a human, an elf, a skeleton, a wooden robot, et cetera as the base body. Then you can choose your weapon, armor, and some items[/p][p]There are various towers and mounts (horses, wolves, dragons, …) to pick. Each mount, weapon, armor and base body comes with its own strengths and weaknesses, so you can create thousands of variations to maximize efficiency… or just for fun and style points.[/p][p][/p][h3]What about the art style? I thought you changed it?[/h3][p]We went through two major iterations for Circle Empires 2’s art style. Our first one was more experimental: we had minimalist, box-like characters with big, expressive faces. We asked the community, and around half of you missed the art style you know and love from previous Circle Empires games! So, we decided to merge the two. The art style we went with has more detailed units. Their weapons, mounts and some other details are still working with the new system, making customization possible.[/p][h3][/h3][h3]What game modes are available at launch?[/h3][p]Monster Hunt, Full Conquest and Daily Challenge! Daily challenge is single-player, the other two can be played alone or with friends! [/p][p][/p][h3]Are there different leaders to play as?[/h3][p]There are 12 different leaders. We're primarily focused on making each one more unique, rather than having a ton of them. We went for quality over quantity and we think you’ll like them! 
[/p][h3]Does the game support multiplayer?[/h3][p]Yes. Alongside the single-player mode, there's a new ranked PvP mode which tries to match you with other players for a 1v1 game and keeps track of your ratings. There's a random pool of difficulty settings and map sizes which are used for ranked play. You can also create custom games where, you can play co-op and PvP with the settings of your choice. Custom games do not affect skill ratings. And of ourse, there's also LAN mode which can be used to play directly with someone else's device over the internet or locally.[/p][p][/p][h3]I know there's also a co-op mode! Who gets the circle?[/h3][p]In co-op, if multiplayer players are in the circle, the circle goes to the player with the least number of circles. The owner change happens when only one team's units remain.[/p][p][/p][h3]Will Circle Empires 2 receive updates after launch?[/h3][p]Yes! We’ll be listening to your bug reports, feedback, feature requests to make the experience as exciting as possible.[/p][p][/p][h3]Is there a demo available?[/h3][p]There is! You can get your first taste of Circle Empires 2 right here. [/p][p][/p][h3]Where can I share feedback or join the community?[/h3][p]If you still have questions, feel free to drop by our Discord or leave a comment here on Steam. There's also the Send Feedback option in the game menu while playing. And a more detailed feedback form in the Quit App menu. [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for all the feedback and support so far. We can’t wait to see the empires you build when Circle Empires 2 launches.[/p][p]See you in the circles,
Luminous[/p][p]
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[h3]Prepare your defenses, sharpen your blades, and get ready for another round…[/h3][p][/p][h2]Circle Empires 2 releases on February 9th, 2026. 
[/h2][h3]Watch the date announcement trailer below:

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][p]We’re beyond excited to finally launch the next entry in the Circle Empires series. We’ve come a long way since our announcement in November 2024, all thanks to your invaluable feedback! Our Next Fest demo and our (what feels like 1 million) playtests have allowed us to iterate on the countless little pieces that make this game what it is: Among other things, we've updated the unit art style, improved performance, added some more items to the unit editor, and many many other improvements. We’re proud to say that we’ve shaped Circle Empires 2 into a sequel we absolutely love. And we think you’ll agree. [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re a seasoned Circle Empires veteran or a brand-new recruit, this sequel builds on the strongest aspects of the previous games and adds huge amounts of freedom. Fast-paced conquest, strategic decision-making, and bite-sized matches are still at the core, but they’re now expanded with deeper systems, more ways to play, and more room to experiment. Thank you for all your support throughout development. Launch marks the start of the journey, and we’re excited about where things could go next! We can’t wait to see what you conquer when Circle Empires 2 launches on February 9th.


See you in the circles,

Luminous[/p][p]

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[h3]Hey everyone,[/h3][p][/p][p]We’re back with some exciting news: Circle Empires 2 just got a major visual update![/p][p]Over the last few months, we’ve been closely listening to your feedback. Many of you told us you missed the look and feel of the earlier Circle Empires games, so our art team rolled up their sleeves and got to work. After months of sketching, testing, and refining, we’re proud to introduce the brand-new style for Circle Empires 2![/p][p]This wasn’t a simple task. With the unit editor allowing for a gazillion combinations, we originally went with a more minimalist character design to keep things manageable. But you asked for units that looked more human-like and closer to the original Circle Empires style, so that’s what we tried to deliver. The result is a new visual direction that keeps some of the flexibility of custom units while bringing more personality and variation to every soldier, frogman, or vampire you create.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can explore the new art style right now, in our updated demo! But that’s not all!. Alongside the new art style and some fixes, the demo now comes packed with new content to sink your teeth into:[/p]

• [p]New map size for even more varied conquests[/p]
• [p]Custom mounted units (yes, put someone on something else)[/p]
• [p]The Monster Hunt game mode[/p]
• [p]Fresh items, buildings, and abilities to experiment with[/p]
• [p]Much greater variation of circle guards[/p]
• [p]And much, much more.[/p]

[p]If you haven’t tried the demo yet (or if it’s been a while) now’s the perfect time to jump back in and see all the new stuff for yourself.[/p][p][/p][p]And for those of you who want to be even more involved in the look and feel of Circle Empires 2: we’re also running another exclusive Beta playtest on our Discord! This is your chance to play an early version of the game and directly shape the future of Circle Empires 2 with your feedback & suggestions.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts with us! Every comment & suggestion helps us shape Circle Empires 2 into the best game it can be.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the circles,[/p][p]Luminous[/p][p]
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