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Ara: History Untold

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First release
Sep 24, 2024
Developer
Oxide Games
Engine
Nitrous
Genres
Adventure, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. Featuring both familiar and innovative gameplay mechanics, Ara: History Untold delivers an evolution in historical grand strategy with no pre-set paths to victory, leading to endless possibilities. Your choices will define the world you create, your experience, and your legacy.

Also known as AraHistoryUntold.exe

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Storyline
Explore a dynamic living world filled with life and charm across sweeping landscapes, ranging from tropical jungles to sand-swept deserts. Find the resources you need to develop your nation and witness it come to life through its people – each citizen has a unique story that you create and influence with your decisions. Infinite replay-ability arises from each game’s procedurally generated environment and the unique challenges it creates, so no two games will ever be the same.Read more

Explore a dynamic living world filled with life and charm across sweeping landscapes, ranging from tropical jungles to sand-swept deserts. Find the resources you need to develop your nation and witness it come to life through its people – each citizen has a unique story that you create and influence with your decisions. Infinite replay-ability arises from each game’s procedurally generated environment and the unique challenges it creates, so no two games will ever be the same.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 24, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Date to be confirmed
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
grand strategy, available on - pc gamepass

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 2,148 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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