Fall release: 'Ara: History Untold' reinvents strategy gaming

Ara: History Untold is set to revitalize the grand strategy game scene this coming fall, as revealed by Oxide Games during the Xbox Developer Direct. The game promises to deliver a fresh approach to historical strategy with its innovative gameplay mechanics like a crafting system and simultaneous turns, which will encourage strategic planning and decision-making. Players will embark on a journey of nation-building, guiding their people through evolving eras filled with diplomatic intrigue, cultural development, and resource management. Different biomes such as jungles and deserts provide the setting for budding societies with each citizen playing a unique role reflective of the player's choices. Progression brings the temptation of new technology against the benefits of expertise in current tech, with procedurally generated environments ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.

When does Ara: History Untold release and on which platforms?

Ara: History Untold is scheduled for release this fall on PC, including access through PC Game Pass.

Ara: History Untold is developed by Oxide Games, a studio whose team includes major contributors to the acclaimed Sid Meier's Civilization V. This pedigree suggests that Oxide Games is well-equipped to deliver a compelling strategy experience with depth and replayability. This upcoming game is anticipated to appeal to both veteran fans of the genre and newcomers looking for a complex yet accessible grand strategy title.