After 19 years, an HD remaster of the strategy game Ancient Wars: Sparta has been released on Steam — created by a Russian developer

Players will be able to return to the RTS classic in the format of Ancient Wars: Sparta HD.

In November, Ancient Wars: Sparta HD was released on PC via Steam. This is an updated version of the classic real-time strategy game, which developer JotaTheConqueror released following fan requests. He revealed that documentation for the source code was virtually nonexistent, so he had to study and analyze the code and game scripts entirely on his own.

The Ancient Wars: Sparta HD version retains the original factions and the game’s overall style. The developer added enhanced textures, support for modern operating systems and Steam achievements, as well as Russian voice acting.

Players in Ancient Wars: Sparta HD will have access to three historical campaigns — Leonidas, Xerxes, and the Egyptian Uprising; an RPG-style hero progression system; the ability to equip troops with unique weapons and armor; as well as participation in naval battles and assaults on fortified positions.

The Steam page for Ancient Wars: Sparta HD is available via the following link. Early reviews for the strategy game are “Mostly Positive.”

In addition, the enhanced strategy title Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is currently in Early Access development. The full release is expected on December 8, 2026 — on that day, the original game will celebrate its 20th anniversary.