From Press Release:
STOCKHOLM — MARCH 4, 2026 — Today, Paradox Arc, Perspective Games, and Bellwood Studios announced that Tlatoani: Aztec Cities will leave Early Access and launch the full version on April 2, 2026. Since its Early Access release in late 2024, the game has had major content additions and mechanical improvements. The full release will be available on PC via Steam for $19.99 / £16.75 / €19.50. To celebrate the launch, Tlatoani: Aztec Cities will be available at a 30% discount from April 2 to April 9.
TLATOANI: AZTEC CITIES – FEATURES:
RISE AND BECOME TLATOANI
Shape the history of the Aztec Civilization, one legendary city at a time. From a single metropolis, to multiple city-states and finally an empire. Conquer the wilderness of Mesoamerica, build a nation and raise as its destined ruler – Tlatoani.MAKE YOUR STATE FLOURISH
Gather and produce dozens of goods and resources to provide for your citizens. Develop your city-states’ economy through managing your treasury, services, military, festivals and religion. Every good ruler must first learn to be a good statesman.EMBRACE THE SYMMETRY
Honor the Aztec gods! Align, mirror, and balance the surroundings of your temple and government buildings to achieve divine symmetry and earn the favor of the gods, or face their wrath.IMMERSIVE AZTEC EXPERIENCE
Engage with Aztec gods, festivals, calendar and traditions like human sacrifice. Learn old Nahuatl vocabulary, and lose yourself in old traditions, music and hand-drawn art bringing Mesoamerican world to life on your screen.Tlatoani: Aztec Cities is a richly detailed city-building game featuring hand-drawn 2D art inspired by the classics of the genre. Players take on the mantle of an Aztec leader tasked with growing a modest settlement into a flourishing capital, and ultimately claiming the title of Tlatoani, ruler of the empire. Success depends on balancing logistics, statecraft, military strength, festivities, religious life, and the needs and daily rhythms of the citizens.
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