Theos: Cities of Myth PC Game Coming This Year

Theos: Cities of Myth is a new PC game where players build ancient Greek cities and manage resources. It will be released this year.
By Newsroom | Gaming, PC |

A new strategy game, Theos: Cities of Myth, is set to launch on PC this year. Developed by the team behind Pharaoh: A New Era, the game focuses on building and managing a settlement inspired by ancient Greece, with a strong emphasis on pleasing Olympian gods.

Players will construct a city from its rudimentary beginnings, balancing the needs of their population with the demands of a chosen patron deity. Success hinges on factors like city organization, citizen satisfaction, divine favor, military strength, and control over trade routes. The game promises a substantial lifespan with numerous scenarios, themed missions, and a "highly malleable" sandbox mode.

Divine Intervention and City Planning

The core gameplay loop involves satisfying the desires of the gods through specific constructions and actions. In return, deities grant boons, introduce heroes, and offer influential figures to aid the city. Ignoring these divine requests, however, is presented as carrying severe consequences.

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The choice of a patron god will significantly shape the player's experience, influencing city development and management strategies. The game art direction draws inspiration from ancient Greek narratives and architecture.

Gameplay Mechanics Unveiled

Theos: Cities of Myth incorporates several key mechanics:

  • City Building: Players will erect a network of residential buildings, administrative structures, commercial facilities, and religious monuments.

  • Resource Management: A puzzle-like element is highlighted, particularly in placing farm plots on irregularly shaped fertile land, requiring strategic use of limited space.

  • Military Engagement: The ability to raise and command armies in real-time is featured, for both defending territory and expanding the city's reach through conquest.

  • Trade: Securing additional resources, extending city influence, and strengthening trade networks are tied to military campaigns and territorial expansion.

Lineage and Inspiration

The game is described as taking cues from classic 90s city-builders, as well as the developers' previous work. This suggests a foundation in established city-building principles, potentially updated for a modern audience. The developers do not hold rights to other prominent city-builder franchises like 'Caesar' or 'Master of Olympus'. A first trailer has been released, though a precise release date remains unconfirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Theos: Cities of Myth?
Theos: Cities of Myth is a new PC game where you build and manage a city like in ancient Greece. You need to keep your people happy and please the gods.
Q: When will Theos: Cities of Myth be released?
The game is planned to be released on PC sometime this year. A specific date has not been announced yet.
Q: What are the main things to do in Theos: Cities of Myth?
You will build city buildings, manage resources like farm plots, raise armies for defense and conquest, and set up trade routes.
Q: How do the gods affect the game?
Choosing a patron god changes how you play. If you do what the gods want, they will help you with special gifts. If you ignore them, there will be bad results.