Build a nation and lead your people through history to the pinnacle of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop art and culture, engage in diplomacy, and square off against your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler of all time. It’s your world now. An evolution of historical grand strategy, Ara: History Untold features beloved classic PC strategy mechanics alongside innovative gameplay such as a national crafting economy, true simultaneous turn resolution, a non-linear tech tree, and cloud-powered synchronous/asynchronous multiplayer – all with a sprawling and vibrant presentation that lets you zoom out from surveying the far edges of your empire down to your citizens in everyday life. In Ara, there are no preset paths to victory, resulting in endless possibilities. Your choices determine the world you create, your experience, and your legacy. Explore an Immersive, Living World Explore a dynamic, living world full of life and charm in sprawling landscapes ranging from tropical jungles to sandy deserts as you discover the resources you need to develop your nation. Watch the world come to life in vivid, realistic detail as citizens move through the world, dynamically responding to times of health and disease, war and peace, wealth and despair, with unique biomes, cultures, and eras that represent the diversity of the human experience. Build Your Nation Serve your people and increase your standing with numerous improvements, from forges to libraries, citadels to cathedrals, public parks to industrial factories—as well as a global variety of the greatest architectural triumphs ever conceived and built by man. Lead Your People Through Eras of Human Discovery Nurture your people’s genius and ingenuity as you lead your nation through twelve unique eras of technology, and make the difficult decisions of where to focus your nation’s greatest minds. As you approach the end of each era, you must decide how quickly to push your scientists toward the future—at the risk of compromising the present in the process. Oversee a rich and detailed national economy Harvest the bounty of nature and harness your people’s labor with a comprehensive national crafting system. Will you craft amenities—like lavish feasts—to give your cities and citizens powerful advantages, or invest in the manufacture of equipment—the weapons of war—to prepare your armies to defend your lands or defeat your rivals? Whichever path you choose, you must carefully optimize your resources and production to achieve the most efficient systems if you want to stay ahead of your rivals and achieve wealth and lasting fame. Rule Your Way Choose from dozens of history’s most influential figures to embody as you reshape the world through your decisions. The unique and diverse global leaders and nations in Ara emphasize a wide variety of different play styles. Experiment with game-influencing traits and powerful leader abilities derived from the impact they’ve had on world history. Whether friend or foe, each leader has a distinct personality based on their historical background that influences their AI behavior. Experience true simultaneous turns Each turn, each nation’s actions and decisions are resolved simultaneously, creating tension, anticipation, unique outcomes, and surprising twists on the classic turn-based formula. The fate of your people will be determined by your decisions and your ability to predict your opponent’s next move, putting your skill as a leader to the ultimate test. Defend your people on land, sea, and air. Warfare in Ara is portrayed in the Living World, where thousands of years of military conflict reflect the progress and martial prowess of your people. Develop technologies to improve your weapons against your rivals, refine your war economy and industry to stay ahead, and outsmart your opponent’s strategies as maneuvers are authentically resolved instantly thanks to the power of True Simultaneous Turns. Prove your worth in online multiplayer. Combining the speed and surprise of True Simultaneous Turns with the power of the cloud, multiplayer in Ara is fast, seamless, and can be enjoyed asynchronously. There is a wide range of options to customize you and your friends’ experience to the way you want to play together. A Microsoft account is required to play in online multiplayer.
