EXPEDITIONS: ROME

The Expeditions series has invaded Mesoamerica with the Conquistadors and raided England with the Vikings, taking the idea of a historical RPG from a niche concept to a fan favorite. Now, Expeditions is going to ancient Rome, and it’s asking players to become one of the greatest conquerors of the age.

is the latest in the series, coming this year. It’s a sprawling work of historical fiction set in a world where the player’s custom character walks in the footsteps of Julius Caesar. Like previous games in the series, Rome won’t focus on a precise retelling of the history, but rather use history as a jumping-off point. It’s also going to take advantage of the new setting to shake up the underlying RPG mechanics, making the tactical battles more exciting and faster-paced