Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising is a Roman mythology themed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game.

Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising is a full scale action adventure MMO that immerses the audience in Roman mythology. Players step into a hero’s sandals to battle monsters and command minions while seeking favor from the gods.

In Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising, gamers take on the role of a Demigod and celebrated hero of the Roman army. These brave warriors set out on a quest for vengeance against an ancient enemy, the Telchine gods, who have returned to topple the empire and avenge their defeat at the hands of the Olympian gods.

“The unique Roman setting and deep gameplay of Gods & Heroes is a fantastic title to add to our portfolio,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO SouthPeak Games. “The team at Heatwave Interactive is creating a truly fantastic massively multiplayer title that we’re sure will have excellent broad appeal, from dedicated MMO players looking for something new, to those interested in a rich story inspired by ancient mythology. It joins Stronghold 3 in our compelling line-up for PC gamers this year.”

“SouthPeak Games’ extensive distribution network makes them the ideal partner for Gods & Heroes, both in the states and the UK,” said Anthony Castoro, CEO, Heatwave Interactive. “They understand what makes Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising an exciting product for gamers and how it stands out in the MMO space.”

arriors who buy the retail version of Gods & Heroes get a host of extras, including an exclusive minion to accompany them into battle and the Armaments of the Gods, a special weapon pack that features mighty blades, axes and magic staffs that aren’t available anywhere else. Alongside these exciting bonuses, players also receive two buddy keys to give to friends, so they can join the fight. Full details can be found below.

While battling in the midst of Roman landmarks and legendary scenery, players will also experience:

• Fully Customizable Estates -The Hero's goal is to regain the power of the gods and rebuild their Ancestral Estate. Players can customize their estate with new buildings and structures that affect how their army of minions levels up and gains new powers and bring rare objects and resources back to their estate by completing quests throughout the game.
• Unique Squad-Based Minion System - Players can build their own squad of minions that level up with them. From fellow Roman soldiers to mythological creatures, squad members are earned, awarded and purchased as players progress through the game. 
• Intense Combat Action - Expect intense combat where heroes will wield an arsenal of weapons and the powers of the gods themselves to perform combat moves which can be linked together, including dramatic finishing moves for intense battle sequences