0ad0.28.0

Build and direct an ancient civilization in 0ad, managing its development while preparing forces for real-time warfare. The game brings visual and audio presentation together with civilization management and strategic decisions made during active play. Players use it to plan how their society and military activity should develop, then put those decisions into action through interactive strategy.

Units and buildings draw on reconstructions of how their counterparts may have appeared in the ancient world. Some names retain the character of their original languages, including Greek and Latin terms. Historical sources guide the presentation, while playability is considered alongside strict historical reconstruction rather than being set aside.

0ad is aimed at players interested in ancient history, strategic gameplay, and open-source software. It also suits anyone looking for an interactive setting in which historical inspiration shapes both the visual world and the conduct of warfare. Wildfire Games develops and publishes it as open-source software, with development and distribution carried out through an open model.

The current 0.28.0 release requires Linux with snapd and is intended for x86_64, also known as amd64, systems. Its combination of audiovisual presentation, civilization management, and military preparation distinguishes it from software that only presents historical material without letting the player direct events.