Rise of Venice Gamescom trailer released

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 15, 2013

News: Check out the new Gamescom trailer for PC exclusive, Rise of Venice.

Rise of Venice has a new trailer available today from Kalypso Media. For those who might not have heard of this game before, it is an upcoming game that combines political intrigue with a high-seas merchant simulation. The new trailer will immerse players in the political machinations of the game world, where it’s more than just about making money, but also about “who you know.” In Rise of Venice, you will be challenged to sail the seas of a lush 3D world, trading goods, while also working to earn the votes of the “Council of 10,” a group that can make or break your political career.

Venice was at the peak of its power during the Renaissance and was viewed as a city of decadence, beauty and intrigue. Renowned as the linchpin of civilization and the cultural center of Europe, Venice was the most important trading post between Western Europe and the eastern stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. It was also the stage for political corruptions and clandestine dealings.

This is where your story begins. As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genoa, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria, and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. As you progress through the ranks of Venetian society, increasing your power with smart trading moves and calling in the occasional favor, you can begin to assemble your own fleet. With this you will start to build up new production facilities and test yourself in challenging sea battles where you will face off against pirates as well as political enemies.

Features for Rise of Venice include:

Experience a compelling story full of intrigue and treason in Venice at the time of the Renaissance

Trade a variety of goods in the most important cities of the time such as Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople and Athens

With your own family tree you can interact with your family members, send them on missions and watch how the power of your family grows over time

Meet other important families who are pulling the strings in Venice’s government and influence political decisions yourself

Build your own production facilities and trading fleets

Take fate into your own hands and test your skills in furious sea battles

Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players via LAN and Internet

Take a look at the new trailer below and tell us what you think. Rise of Venice will hit PCs later this year. Will you be picking it up?