| Alternative title(s) | |
| Antiquity game | CAG |
| Release | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios, Crytek |
| Developer | Crytek |
| Platform(s) | Xbox One; Windows (2014) |
| Mode | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Genre | Action-adventure; role-playing game; hack and slash; hero-based |
| Setting | Roman Empire (Rome, Britain) |
| Notable charactersB | Nero, Boudica |
| DLC |
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Additional keywords
gladiator, legion, Caledonia, soldier
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