Ryse Son of Rome launch trailer for Xbox One released

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 19, 2013

Ryse: Son of Rome News: Crytek and Microsoft release the launch trailer for an Xbox One launch title, Ryse: Son of Rome.

Ryse: Son of Rome is one of Microsoft’s launch titles for the Xbox One that will be available this Friday, November 22. With the release only being a couple of days away, Microsoft has just unveiled the Ryse: Son of Rome launch trailer. Developed exclusively for Xbox One by renowned studio Crytek, “Ryse: Son of Rome” is an immersive action-adventure story of struggle, brutality and heroism. It follows a fearless Roman soldier named Marius Titus who joins the army to avenge the slaying of his family and emerges as a hero who must fight to save the Roman Empire.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” presents a cinematic re-creation of the Roman Empire, its people, conflicts and landscapes in breathtaking detail that represents the graphical benchmark for the next console generation. It brings the brutality and intensity of Roman warfare to life in visceral detail, thrusting you into the chaos of close-quarters combat, where the emotion on the enemy’s face can be seen and felt.

Showcasing the possibilities of Xbox One, “Ryse: Son of Rome” extends the gameplay experience with unique features such as Xbox SmartGlass, Game DVR and the new high-fidelity Kinect, letting you manage your character’s progress with your compatible mobile or tablet device, record and share your best gameplay moments with friends, and command legions with the sound of your voice.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of the young Roman soldier Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits. Seeking revenge, he travels with the Roman army to Britannia where he proves himself a soldier of phenomenal skill and quickly rises through the ranks. As Marius leads the army against the barbarian horde, his quest unravels and he discovers that he must return to Rome to find his vengeance.

Experience the thrill of Roman combat as you charge into massive battlefields filled with more than 100 characters on screen at the same time, each with individually controlled AI. Unmatched intensity and realism enhanced with stunning detail combine to deliver an incredibly immersive action experience.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” incorporates deep SmartGlass integration that extends the gameplay experience to compatible mobile and tablet devices with features such as the following:

- Deep Link: Launch Ryse from Smartglass directly into the campaign.

- Game DVR: Review and share the best experiences from your game with friends directly from your Smartglass device

- Context-sensitive achievements guide and help: Achievements hints and game tips are synched to your location and situation

- Character management: Manage inventory, character and upgrades directly from Smartglass.

Check out the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Will Ryse: Son of Rome be a day one purchase for you?