When was Nova Roma last updated on Steam?

The last update for Nova Roma on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 15, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 15, 2026.

How long has Nova Roma been in Early Access?

Nova Roma entered Steam Early Access on Mar 26, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 7 months (210 days).

Will Nova Roma leave Early Access?

The developer (Lion Shield) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

Steam AppID #2426530·Developer: Lion Shield·Publisher: Hooded Horse

Is Nova Roma Abandoned?

The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens.

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ActiveActivity Score: 99 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

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Active — last game update shipped 7 days ago (Oct 15, 2026).

In Early Access

7 months

Since Mar 26, 2026

Current Players

441

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 15, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 15, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Oct 15, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

19 patches · 33 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Very Positive (93%)

2,515 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Shipped a game update 7 days ago (Oct 15, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-15
Last developer announcement posted on Oct 15, 2026 (7 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-15

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Nova Roma (UTC)

Patches (5)Dev Posts (7)

Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Oct 15, 2026Update / Changelog

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Update 16 - Colosseum Games, Plague System, Map Editor, Photo Mode

Oct 11, 2026

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Beta Available - Map Editor, Colosseum Games, Apollo, Plague

Oct 2, 2026

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Save 30% on Nova Roma

Sep 18, 2026Update / Changelog

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Update 15 - Water System Overhaul

Sep 14, 2026

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Beta Available - Water System Revamp

Aug 28, 2026

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Nova Roma News Roundup at the Hooded Horse August Publisher Sale

Aug 22, 2026

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Aug 12, 2026Patchnotes

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Minor Hotpatch (0.7.2287)

Jul 16, 2026Update / Changelog

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Update 14 - QoL, Fixes

Hi Everyone!Hope you're all enjoying the new stuff from the last update. For our next bigger update, we're working on improvements to the aqueduct UI and water flow control system, which should help distribute water better across larger cities. We're testing this now internally,

Jul 9, 2026

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Save 20% on Nova Roma

Nova Roma is currently 20% off during the Hooded Horse July Publisher Sale. The glory of Rome is at your fingertips in this city-building game where you must appease the gods, enact laws, and develop complex supply chains to meet the needs of your citizens. Hooded Horse July Publ

Is Nova Roma still being developed?

Nova Roma’s last public Steam update was Oct 15, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 15, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nova Roma

Is Nova Roma abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, Nova Roma's last default-branch update was Oct 15, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Nova Roma last updated on Steam?: The last update for Nova Roma on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 15, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 15, 2026.
How long has Nova Roma been in Early Access?: Nova Roma entered Steam Early Access on Mar 26, 2026 and has been in Early Access for 7 months (210 days).
Will Nova Roma leave Early Access?: The developer (Lion Shield) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.