Steam app 2445840 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:59 UTC
Annulus is a unique dark fantasy tactical game! You will play the role of the head of a mercenary regiment, constantly collect and cultivate resources such as mercenaries and weapons with unique attributes, and create their own mercenary regiment. Survival and glory, the battle is endless！
713 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
6 months, April 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 430 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Annulus was released on 8 Apr, 2026.
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47 developer announcements, Nov 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Dear Captains,To improve the game experience, Annulus will undergo version maintenance across all servers from 14:00 to 20:00 on September 9, 2026 (UTC+8).The game will be unavailable during maintenance. To ensure your account data remains…
oohDear Captains,To improve the gameplay experience, Annulus will undergo version maintenance across all servers from 14:00 to 20:00 on August 12, 2026 (UTC+8).The game will be unavailable during maintenance. To ensure your account data…
HongDear Captains,To improve your gameplay experience, Annulus will deploy a live update at 14:00 on July 29, 2026 (UTC+8), with no server downtime required. Once the update is available, please restart the game to complete it. Details are as…
Patch notesDear Captains,To optimize the game experience, Annulus will undergo version maintenance across all servers from 14:00 to 20:00 on July 15, 2026 (UTC+8).The game will be inaccessible during maintenance. To ensure your account data remains…
派大匪、KingLive Update NoticeDear Captains,To improve the game experience, Annulus deployed a live update without server downtime at 14:00 on July 9, 2026 (UTC+8).Details are as follows:FixesFixed an issue with the Battle Glory image in the English…
Patch notesMaintenance UpdateDear Captains,To improve the game experience, Annulus will undergo a version maintenance update for all servers from 14:00 to 20:00 on July 1, 2026(UTC+8).You will be unable to log in during the maintenance. To ensure your…
派大匪、KingMaintenance UpdateDear Captains,To optimize the game experience, Annulus will undergo version maintenance across all servers from 14:00 to 20:00 on June 17, 2026 (UTC+8).The game will be inaccessible during maintenance. To ensure your…
派大匪、KingMaintenance Update Notice (June 3, 2026 - UTC+8)Dear Captains,To optimize the gameplay experience and fix known issues, Annulus will undergo maintenance from June 3, 2026 14:00 to 16:00 (UTC+8). During maintenance, the game will be…
Patch notesMaintenance UpdateDear Captains,To optimize the gameplay experience and fix known issues, Annulus will undergo temporary maintenance at 22:00 (UTC+8) on May 29, 2026. The maintenance is expected to last about 30 minutes.During the…
Patch notesDear Captains, To optimize your gaming experience and fix known issues, Annulus will receive a live update. Please restart the game to apply the changes. Compensation will be distributed via in-game mail.Bug Fixes: - Fixed the abnormal…
Patch notesMaintenance Update (May 20, 2026, 4:00–11:00 UTC+8)Dear Captain,To improve your gameplay experience, Annulus will undergo a maintenance update on May 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 11:00 (UTC+8).The game will be inaccessible during maintenance.…
派大匪、KingThe Wheel of Fate turns once more as a brand-new battlefield is about to unfold!Every decision you make will reshape destiny itself!⚔️ Annulus will officially launch the new server 【AP-Turfotung】 (Asia Server) on May 20, 2026.Captains…
HongDear Captains,Annulus has received a live update at 21:50 (UTC+8) on May 13, 2026. This update takes effect immediately and does not require restarting the game.Bug Fixes- Fixed an issue where the Tactical Archive could not be accessed.—…
Patch notesDear Captains,To improve your gaming experience, Ring War will undergo a server-wide update on April 30, 2026, at 16:15 (UTC+8). The update takes effect immediately without requiring a game restart.Update Contents:Fixed an abnormal…
Patch notesDear Captains,To improve the game experience, Annulus will undergo scheduled maintenance on all servers from 11:00 to 15:00 (UTC+8) on April 29, 2026. During the maintenance, you will not be able to log into the game. Please finish any…
Patch notesDear Captains, The issue encountered during the previous maintenance has been successfully resolved, and the servers are now officially open.As an apology, we are sending Acid Soft Drink ×10 to each Captain. Please claim it from your…
Patch notesDear Captains, During today's update, we've encountered an issue that needs to be addressed before we can bring the servers back online. As a result, the maintenance will be extended by approximately 3 hours. If we're able to resolve the…
Patch notesDear Captains,To improve your gaming experience, Ring of War will undergo a scheduled maintenance update on April 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 (UTC+8).During maintenance, the game will be inaccessible. Please finish any ongoing battles…
Patch notesAfter the April 22 (UTC+8) update, two brand-new Chosen-tier companions will join the Featured Recruitment Banner in Annulus: Sonia, the Golden Rose Knight, and Locke, the Trickster.Will they fight side by side—or stand as rivals with…
Patch notesDear Captains, Thank you for your continued feedback and support. Maintenance was carried out on April 18, 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 (UTC+8). We sincerely apologize for the recent issues and appreciate your patience. The following fixes and…
Patch notesUpdate Contents: Temporarily disabled the attendance aura effect of "Shrike" Wendy to reduce blocking/crashing issues during auto-battle in stages (to be fully restored in the next "V1.1 Full Package Update"). Fixed an issue on mobile…
Patch notesMaintenance: April 16, 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 (Beijing Time)Type: Server DowntimePlatforms: iOS, Google Play, Steam⚠️ Temporary AdjustmentTemporarily disabled the Attendance Aura of "Shrike" Mindy Gawkes to reduce crashes during auto-battle. →…
Patch notesDear Commanders,Since the launch of Annulus, we have received a large amount of valuable feedback from players around the world. First and foremost, we sincerely apologize to everyone who experienced issues during gameplay, and we truly…
Patch notesHey Captains,We owe you an honest explanation and another apology.The maintenance was originally scheduled to end at 20:00 (UTC+8) today (April 11), then extended to 08:00 (UTC+8) on April 12.Now we need to confirm that the maintenance will…
Patch notesHey Captains,We have more bad news. The maintenance was supposed to end at 08:00 (UTC+8) today (April 11) after the first extension, but unfortunately we need to extend it another 12 hours.New estimated completion time: 20:00 (UTC+8) on…
Patch notesDear Commanders,We regret to inform you that the server maintenance originally scheduled to end at April 10, 20:00 (UTC+8) will need to be extended by an additional 12 hours due to unexpected issues encountered during the process.New…
Patch notesDear Commanders,Thank you for your continued support and love for Annulus. We are dedicated to providing you with a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.This update focuses on optimizing text presentation and fixing specific weapon…
Patch notesDear Commanders,We sincerely apologize for the issues that occurred following the launch of Annulus. We understand that these problems have impacted your experience, and we are actively working to identify and resolve them as quickly as…
Patch notesWe've fixed an issue where players would receive a sensitive word warning after confirming their name input, preventing them from successfully creating a name.This issue has now been resolved. You should be able to set your name normally…
annulusCommander. Assemble. The cycle begins soon.The dark fantasy tactical RPG Annulus officially launches worldwide! Prepare your mercenaries and step into the war-torn continent of Novisess.🕘 Global Release TimeApril 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM (PT)April…
annulusDear Commanders, After the Demo test of "Annulus" on Steam is completed, we’ve received a huge amount of valuable feedback and suggestions from all of you. Thank you to every player who participated in the test and shared your thoughts with…
annulusRise, Commander.We’re excited to announce that Annulus will officially launch worldwide on April 8, 2026.Gather your companions, prepare your strategy, and step onto the battlefield.🕘 Global Release TimeApril 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM (PT)April 8…
annulusCommanders,The Annulus Steam Demo test will officially conclude at:- Pacific Time (PT): March 3, 6:00 PM- China Standard Time (CST): March 4, 10:00 AMAfter this time, the Demo will no longer be available for download or play. All test…
annulusThe weather on the continent of Novicesse is highly unpredictable—clear skies one moment, and raging storms the next.Such volatile conditions can hinder troop movements, but to a perceptive commander, the abundant water element brought by…
annulusHello Commanders, We’ve fixed an issue that could cause occasional stuttering or brief freezes during gameplay. Thank you for your reports. Please let us know if you encounter any further problems.— The Annulus Team
Patch notesCommanders, The cycle begins anew. The battlefield awakens once more.The dark fantasy tactical game Annulus is launching a limited-time Demo test on Steam, available to all strategy players as part of Steam Next Fest.This is a wipe test…
annulusIn a world bound by war and decay,only those who dare to challenge fate will endure.Command your mercenary company.Rewrite fate through strategy and steel.Annulus arrives at Steam Next Fest.🗓 Feb 23 – Mar 2, 2026 (PT)Wishlist & Play during…
annulusDear Commanders, The limited-time playtest for Annulus will officially end soon. Our servers will be shut down on January 30th, 2026 at 2:00 AM Pacific Time (PT), and all playtest data will be wiped. Please refer to the following times…
annulusOn the battlefields of the Novicesse Continent, beyond the influence of terrain, true command lies in sound strategy, proper mercenary deployment, and the full utilization of each unit’s abilities. These commanding techniques are…
annulusDear Commanders,After countless days and nights of development, Annulus is finally ready to meet you. The Playtest is about to begin, and we sincerely invite you to become one of our first “Vanguard Testers”—to step onto the continent of…
annulus“Land of Greed” — BaraigneOn this barren land in the north, another group of exiles from the Old Continent struggles to survive. The eternal glaciers and frozen tundra of the far north leave little hope for life, forcing the survivors to…
annulus——This is the land where surviving lambs wander in exile, a breeding ground for war fed by desire.Novisess, a continent divided by the Dernahir Mountains and the Escara River. Thousands of years ago, survivors of catastrophe found refuge…
annulusHello everyone,We’d like to share an update regarding the upcoming Annulus Steam Playtest, along with a community event we’ve prepared for you.Previously, we announced plans to host the playtest in December. As development has progressed…
annulusHello everyone, I'm the producer of Annulus.We've previously discussed why this game is called 'Annulus'—a worldview centred on rings, layers, and cycles.This time, I'd like to introduce you to a more 'bizarre' aspect of our…
annulusGreen-Tier MercenariesTraits:• Easy to obtain, low development cost, ideal for early-game team building• Simple weapon-triangle interactions• Remain useful later as tactical substitutes, fusion materials, or lineup fillersQuick Rules…
annulusHi everyone, I’m the producer of Annulus. I’ve wanted to start this series for a long time—we want to share our thoughts on “why we designed things this way” with you, honestly. Let's begin with the name:Why ''Annulus''?''Annulus''…
annulusCommanders, greetings!I am the Producer of Annulus.Today, we wish to announce two matters formally:🎉The Annulus Steam store page is now live🔥We shall commence a new round of testing in DecemberThis signifies that the day we truly stand…
annulusWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Annulus\Annulus.exe | windows 64 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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