Screenshot of Pompeii: The Legacy. Shows a detailed city with an amphitheater, buildings, trees, and a resource bar.

Screenshot of Pompeii: The Legacy, a city-building game. Shows an overhead view of a Roman town with buildings and an advisor giving advice.

An aerial view of Pompeii in flames, depicted in the game Pompeii: The Legacy. Buildings are burning as fire rains down.

An aerial view of a digital town from the game Pompeii: The Legacy, showcasing buildings and an aqueduct.

Two decades have passed since the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii beneath ash and fire. Now, the once-thriving Roman city is ready to rise from the ruins, and its future lies in your hands. In Pompeii: The Legacy, you step into the role of a noble family determined to restore power, prosperity, and influence. This is a story of survival, ambition, and the pursuit of legacy.

Rebuilding Pompeii is a delicate balancing act. You must oversee the construction of homes, temples, markets, aqueducts, and public spaces, all while managing a complex economy. Trade routes stretch across the Roman Empire, bringing wealth and resources, but shifting markets and rival interests mean that prosperity is never guaranteed. The needs of patricians, plebeians, and slaves must all be met, or unrest may threaten the fragile foundations of your new city.

Beyond the walls of your settlement lies the political stage of Rome itself. Here, alliances are forged, favors are won, and rivals are waiting to outmaneuver you. Your choices will determine whether your family grows in prestige and influence, or fades into obscurity. Diplomacy, law, and intrigue intertwine with the daily governance of Pompeii, ensuring that every decision echoes across generations. But power never comes without risk. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, and plagues can strike at any moment, testing your leadership and resilience. Hidden threats ranging from sabotage to imperial politics emerge when least expected, forcing you to weigh short-term survival against long-term strategy.

Your family's growth is marked by knowledge and legacy. Two distinct research paths, Technology and Philosophy, allow you to shape the future of Pompeii in different ways. Unlocking Family Bonuses and Imperial Privileges will grant you unique advantages, helping your lineage endure the trials of time.

Pompeii: The Legacy offers multiple ways to experience its world, including a structured, voice-acted campaign, the open challenge of sandbox play, or the freedom of a creative mode. Each path invites replayability, letting you experiment with strategies and carve out different destinies.

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v1.008.0 - 6/15/26 (Patch v1.008.0 is live!)
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