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ASIN: B00CMQTU74
Item Weight: 3.4 ounces
Media: Video Game
Release Date: November 22, 2013
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
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Day One Edition includes collectible box art and exclusive Gladiator Mode Unlockables
Cinematic immersion in the Roman Empire
Brutally realistic combat
Command and fight with Kinect
Full Xbox SmartGlass integration

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To find his vengeance, Marius has to return to Rome
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Cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire
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Revenge, Betrayal, and the Gods Themselves

Ryse: Son of Rome plunges you into the chaos and depravity of the late Roman Empire. Through the immersive realism made possible by Xbox One, it tells the story of Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarians. Seeking revenge, Marius must embark on a perilous journey of revenge, betrayal, and divine intervention. He joins the Roman army in Britannia and quickly rises through the ranks to become a General. As his war against the barbarians escalates, his quest unravels: to find his vengeance, he has to return to Rome. As Marius, you’ll engage in brutal combat and lead your forces into massive battles to save Rome from threats to its very existence.

Cinematic Immersion in the Roman Empire

Ryse: Son of Rome presents a cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire in breathtaking detail, from the northern reaches of Britannia, to the coliseum and the very heart of Rome.


Close-quarters combat
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Encourage your troops using optional voice commands
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Brutally Realistic Combat

The brutality and intensity of Roman warfare are brought to life in vivid, visceral detail, thrusting the player into the chaos of close-quarters combat, where you can see and feel the emotion on your opponent’s face.

Find Gladiatorial Glory

Rome is synonymous with the Coliseum and its epic gladiatorial battles. Through online multiplayer, Ryse will plunge you into this brutal world.* Take on the guise of a gladiator and enter the Coliseum to fight side-by-side against an everchanging array of enemies, in dynamic environments, to the roar of thousands of spectators.

Full SmartGlass Integration

An interactive achievement guide on your SmartGlass device helps you unlock secrets along the way, provides synchronized tips, and even full-video walkthroughs of the trickiest areas.** Xbox SmartGlass integration provides curated help and hints at any time with a context-sensitive guide.

Command and Fight with Kinect

Direct attacks and encourage your troops using optional voice commands to turn the tide of battle.

* Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately).

Product Description
Reserve your Day One Edition today.*

Includes Ryse: Son of Rome Day Edition Exclusive Gladiator Mode Unlockables:

The Day One Edition of Ryse: Son of Rome will give players access to an exclusive Gladiator Mode Co-Op Multiplayer Map and an exclusive Sword Add-Ons. Owners of the Day One Edition will be able to invite friends who own the Standard Edition to join them on the exclusive map.

• Legionnaire’s Trust Exclusive Sword: From the Brotherhood of Metalworkers high in the Swiss Alps comes this well-crafted, finely hammered blade that includes bonus in-game attributes.

• Ruins: Placing gladiators among the columns of an abandoned temple, Ruins will pit players against hordes of Barbarians, attacking from around every corner. The arena changes dynamically during gameplay, adding new obstacles and objectives for the player to encounter and overcome.

Product Details

Amidst the chaos of the late Roman Empire, become soldier Marius Titus and embark on a perilous campaign to avenge the death of your family. Through the immersive realism made possible by Xbox One, you'll experience brutal skirmishes and massive battles as you fight to restore honor to Rome at any cost.

Cinematic immersion in the Roman Empire
Ryse: Son of Rome presents a cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire in breathtaking detail, from the northern reaches of Britannia, to the coliseum and the very heart of Rome.

Brutally realistic combat
The brutality and intensity of Roman warfare are brought to life in visceral detail, thrusting the player into the chaos of close-quarters combat, where you can see and feel the emotion on your opponent's face.

Embark on a journey of revenge, betrayal and divine intervention
Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of a young Roman soldier, who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to see revenge. Quickly rising through the ranks, he leads the Roman army against the barbarian horde, then discovers that he must return to Rome to find his vengeance.

Gladiatorial glory
Rome is synonymous with the Coliseum and its epic gladiatorial battles, and in online MultiPlayer Ryse will plunge you into this brutal world**. Take on the guise of a gladiator and enter the Coliseum to fight side-by-side against an everchanging array of enemies, in dynamic environments, to the roar of thousands of spectators.

Full Xbox SmartGlass integration
With the ability to deep link directly into the campaign and launch from Xbox SmartGlass, players can jump directly into the experience. Game DVR lets you review and share the best experiences from your game directly from your tablet. A context-sensitive achievement and help guide will help you unlock secrets along the way, with tips that are synched to your location and situation***.

Command and fight with Kinect
When in formations, optional voice commands allow you to direct attacks and encourage your troops, while motivational cries can turn the tide of a mass battle by rallying troops or focusing attacks.

* Available in limited quantities at select retailers while supplies last.
**Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately)
*** Compatible device with Xbox SmartGlass app and internet required; ISP fees apply.

NOTE: You are reserving Ryse: Son of Rome, for use only with Xbox One; both expected to be released in November 2013. Game for activation and distribution only in Canada, Mexico and the United States. You must accept Xbox Terms of Use (including standard application license terms). See xbox.com/reserve for additional Xbox One information.




view larger

To find his vengeance, Marius has to return to Rome
view larger

Cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire
view larger
Revenge, Betrayal, and the Gods Themselves

Ryse: Son of Rome plunges you into the chaos and depravity of the late Roman Empire. Through the immersive realism made possible by Xbox One, it tells the story of Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarians. Seeking revenge, Marius must embark on a perilous journey of revenge, betrayal, and divine intervention. He joins the Roman army in Britannia and quickly rises through the ranks to become a General. As his war against the barbarians escalates, his quest unravels: to find his vengeance, he has to return to Rome. As Marius, you’ll engage in brutal combat and lead your forces into massive battles to save Rome from threats to its very existence.

Cinematic Immersion in the Roman Empire

Ryse: Son of Rome presents a cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire in breathtaking detail, from the northern reaches of Britannia, to the coliseum and the very heart of Rome.


Close-quarters combat
view larger

Encourage your troops using optional voice commands
view larger
Brutally Realistic Combat

The brutality and intensity of Roman warfare are brought to life in vivid, visceral detail, thrusting the player into the chaos of close-quarters combat, where you can see and feel the emotion on your opponent’s face.

Find Gladiatorial Glory

Rome is synonymous with the Coliseum and its epic gladiatorial battles. Through online multiplayer, Ryse will plunge you into this brutal world.* Take on the guise of a gladiator and enter the Coliseum to fight side-by-side against an everchanging array of enemies, in dynamic environments, to the roar of thousands of spectators.

Full SmartGlass Integration

An interactive achievement guide on your SmartGlass device helps you unlock secrets along the way, provides synchronized tips, and even full-video walkthroughs of the trickiest areas.** Xbox SmartGlass integration provides curated help and hints at any time with a context-sensitive guide.

Command and Fight with Kinect

Direct attacks and encourage your troops using optional voice commands to turn the tide of battle.

* Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately).


Reserve your Day One Edition today.*

Includes Ryse: Son of Rome Day Edition Exclusive Gladiator Mode Unlockables:

The Day One Edition of Ryse: Son of Rome will give players access to an exclusive Gladiator Mode Co-Op Multiplayer Map and an exclusive Sword Add-Ons. Owners of the Day One Edition will be able to invite friends who own the Standard Edition to join them on the exclusive map.

• Legionnaire’s Trust Exclusive Sword: From the Brotherhood of Metalworkers high in the Swiss Alps comes this well-crafted, finely hammered blade that includes bonus in-game attributes.

• Ruins: Placing gladiators among the columns of an abandoned temple, Ruins will pit players against hordes of Barbarians, attacking from around every corner. The arena changes dynamically during gameplay, adding new obstacles and objectives for the player to encounter and overcome.

Product Details

Amidst the chaos of the late Roman Empire, become soldier Marius Titus and embark on a perilous campaign to avenge the death of your family. Through the immersive realism made possible by Xbox One, you'll experience brutal skirmishes and massive battles as you fight to restore honor to Rome at any cost.

Cinematic immersion in the Roman Empire
Ryse: Son of Rome presents a cinematic recreation of the Roman Empire in breathtaking detail, from the northern reaches of Britannia, to the coliseum and the very heart of Rome.

Brutally realistic combat
The brutality and intensity of Roman warfare are brought to life in visceral detail, thrusting the player into the chaos of close-quarters combat, where you can see and feel the emotion on your opponent's face.

Embark on a journey of revenge, betrayal and divine intervention
Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of a young Roman soldier, who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to see revenge. Quickly rising through the ranks, he leads the Roman army against the barbarian horde, then discovers that he must return to Rome to find his vengeance.

Gladiatorial glory
Rome is synonymous with the Coliseum and its epic gladiatorial battles, and in online MultiPlayer Ryse will plunge you into this brutal world**. Take on the guise of a gladiator and enter the Coliseum to fight side-by-side against an everchanging array of enemies, in dynamic environments, to the roar of thousands of spectators.

Full Xbox SmartGlass integration
With the ability to deep link directly into the campaign and launch from Xbox SmartGlass, players can jump directly into the experience. Game DVR lets you review and share the best experiences from your game directly from your tablet. A context-sensitive achievement and help guide will help you unlock secrets along the way, with tips that are synched to your location and situation***.

Command and fight with Kinect
When in formations, optional voice commands allow you to direct attacks and encourage your troops, while motivational cries can turn the tide of a mass battle by rallying troops or focusing attacks.

* Available in limited quantities at select retailers while supplies last.
**Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately)
*** Compatible device with Xbox SmartGlass app and internet required; ISP fees apply.

NOTE: You are reserving Ryse: Son of Rome, for use only with Xbox One; both expected to be released in November 2013. Game for activation and distribution only in Canada, Mexico and the United States. You must accept Xbox Terms of Use (including standard application license terms). See xbox.com/reserve for additional Xbox One information.