At the Xbox developer face-to-face meeting, Oxide Games brought us a new perspective Ella: the untold history Gameplay and shares an overview of the key features of this historic grand strategy game.
The overview also touches on the game’s crafting system, simultaneous turn methods, and more.
As a ruler, you are charged with building your country and leading your people from the dawn of society to great achievements by exploring new lands, cultivating art and culture, engaging in diplomacy, and going head-to-head with rivals.
You can choose to build society in a variety of biomes, from tropical jungles to deserts. Growing your country requires resources, and it comes alive through your citizens – each of whom has a unique story and is affected by your decisions through player choices.
When it comes to moving into the next era, you need to weigh the pros and cons. On the one hand, you will acquire new and powerful technologies, while on the other hand, you can stay in the current era and build on your applied knowledge. Because, once you advance, you lose access to previous technologies and limit your future research opportunities.
With added unpredictability, the game encourages you to consider the actions before you, and the current situation will influence random behavior. This comes from the procedurally generated environments and the unique challenges they create, ensuring that no two games are alike.
An important aspect of gaming is production. This component can be used to train new units, establish trade routes, and create gifts to help foster good relationships with other nations.
There’s a lot more to the game than what’s covered here. You should head over to Xbox Wire and read this article for yourself.
Ara: History Untold is a modern take on the classic historical grand strategy genre and marks Oxide’s return to its historical strategy roots, with much of the studio’s team serving as lead developers on Sid Meier’s Civilization V.
Ara: The Untold History was announced at the 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Game Showcase and will be released on PC this fall with PC Game Pass.
