Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/7fa1644c4abe5183585191fd7a6f0b329010f452.jpg Update 1.07 features two new boulders and some general improvements. By popular demand, the Paint Boulder from Rock of Ages 2 is back and we're introducing the explosive 'Hot Potato' to the series. Other notable improvements include Polish support (special thanks to Kuba "Mr.Kuabster" Dębiec for producing the localization). Full list of changes:

• Added Hot Potato boulder (unlockable at the world map with 15 stars).
• Added Paint Boulder (unlockable at the world map with 30 stars).
• Added Polish language (Known issue: font sheet is not supporting some special characters. We'll try to fix this in a future update).
• Fixed particle spamming issue in the world map that could lead to a crash.
• Fixed glitch at the end of credits.
• Fixed duplicated SFXs with some boulder explosions.
• Converted Original Soundtrack to 'Music Depot'; OST can now be downloaded independently from the Library.
• PhysX stability improvements.

We hope everyone enjoys these new updates!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/887e4ee79a0b851ef53499fffe092c238921cbc0.jpg Hello everyone! Here are the contest winners in no particular order: "Humpty Valley" by Zilloy: 3E57T "From Time to Time" by PROKacproPL: 3E5G3 "Hardcore Parcour" by DoodleDon: 3E5Q3 (I couldn't beat it, but it's awesome! Check out his other map "Mountain Climb" 3E5Q3) "Fire All Cannons" by MSH Studios: 3E5QW "Too Many Trees" by Mr. Bummy Diddles: 3E5SR Honorable mention goes to MinzioneSpeciale with "K2 Easter Egg" 3E29N. Congratulations! Your levels have already been added to the Editor's Choice. I will send you guys your keys tomorrow, it's pretty late here right now. Good night! ːbuddy_boulderː

Join Modus Community Manager Luke Croft as he plays through community-created courses on Rock of Ages 3! Wednesday, September 16th at 11:30pm right here on Steam!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/8536fe8810cfe2969f13199728f3724c1a0ea801.jpg Hello everyone! During this whole month we will run a Humpty Dumpty level creation contest, where you have a chance to win a key for one of our games on Steam and have your level featured in the Editor's Choice!

• There will be 5 winners.
• You can create as many levels as you want, but only one of your levels can win.
• You must share the ID to your level in the comments to this announcement.
• The winners will be announced on the 1st of October.

Can't wait to play your levels, good luck! ːhappy_pebbleː https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/Rock_of_Ages_3_Make__Break/

We're proud to announce that the full Original Soundtrack for Rock of Ages 3 is available for free to anyone that purchased the game. The awesome compilation not only features the versions with Rock instrumentation, but now also includes the full list with Symphonic / Orchestrated instruments / arrangements. It’s basically two different discs in case you prefer one style or the other. On this occasion we’ve also made sure to feature the content in two separate formats; the regular OST which features all the files in mp3 (smaller download), and a higher quality version in FLAC lossless format (bigger download), for those who want the audio in the best possible form. Content links: mp3: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1407700/Rock_of_Ages_III_Original_Soundtrack/ FLAC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1407701/Rock_of_Ages_III_Original_Soundtrack_High_Quality/ After downloading, you will find the soundtrack in this folder: Steam / SteamApps / common / Rock of Ages III Make & Break / Soundtrack We hope everyone enjoys this free release and look forward to more content updates in the future! We have more stuff in the works! Rock of Ages 3 is also 20% OFF right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/Rock_of_Ages_3_Make__Break/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png New Hindu War map! We’ve replaced Kali’s previous war level with a new design that has a more interesting layout with branching paths. This update also features other stability fixes and general improvements. The full list of updates are here:

• Replaced 'Hindu War 1' with new level.
• Improved AI so it won't always use the same path in the campaign levels.
• Fixed results screen closing client connections and returning them to main menu.
• Unit attack component crash fixed.

Stay tuned for more changes in upcoming revisions.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png We've updated the game with more stability fixes thanks to the reports we've received from the community (and the update also features a few other changes). The full list of updates are here:

• Fixed editor out of bounds crash and other crash fixes.
• Stars are only awarded if human player wins Obstacle Course.
• Fixed sounds that weren't assigned to correct sound class.
• Fixed UI resolution scaling issues.
• Minor localization issues fixed.

Stay tuned for more changes in upcoming revisions.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png And yet another patch that mainly focuses on stability and performance issues. We've tackled a few more problems that were leading to potential crashes while still working on a few extra improvements. Check out the patch details to learn more information about this update. The full list of updates are here:

• Fixed a crash caused by boiling oil cauldrons.
• Optimized boiling oil cauldron animations so they don't affect performance as much.
• Potential fix for PhysX contact generation crash.
• Avalanche AI boulders break when they hit the castle door so they don't block other boulders that are also trying to reach their target.
• Delayed win in Spaghettiland Unit Challenge is fixed.
• Fixed some unresponsive Editor inputs.
• Fixed arrows not aligning correctly during Napoleon's tutorial.

Stay tuned for more changes in upcoming revisions!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png We detected that Patch 1.03 introduced a problem with Unit Challenge levels from the main campaign where some of these challenges could not be completed (the player would not be granted a victory after destroying the unit in the castle). This has been addressed with this quick update.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png This new patch mostly focuses on stability issues while introducing a few other requested changes. Check out the patch details to learn more information about this update. The full list of updates are here:

• Fixed AI crash.
• Fixed editor hint crash.
• Updated PhysX to latest components.
• Unit Challenge timer increased.
• Unit Challenge: units in the castle are destroyed with one hit and win conditions trigger sooner.
• Removed ‘wrong way’ indicator in custom levels.
• Fixed area in 'Moby Dick' level where boulder could get stuck.
• A few localization issues were fixed.
• Boulders can be unlocked again in the new ‘Cyclopean Isles - War’ map.

Stay tuned for more changes in upcoming revisions!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png This patch addresses more issues while introducing a re-designed version of ‘Cyclopean Isles - War’ that replaces the old layout. We’ll continue to swap some of the old levels with new more interesting designs in upcoming updates. The full list of updates is here:

• Potential fix for physics crash.
• Difficulty levels are operating again (select from options menu).
• Apex destructibles optimizations for newly introduced destructible meshes.
• Unit challenge no longer fails to populate layout with obstacles if player presses retry.
• Music doesn't cut off after pressing restart in Time Trial.
• New level design for Cyclopean Isles - War.
• Dragon upgrade localization restored.
• Dragon boss executes slow motion only on first hit.

Notes on the new level by the author (Carlos Bordeu - ACE Team): {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/0d5a564f857a40424e2557d9f18c6cddbfc92a39.jpg The original map, while interesting with the cannons, was showing very little of the new content of RoA3, felt too large for an introductory map, and was more in the style of an Obstacle Race. I designed the map with the War game mode in mind, giving the level a couple of shortcuts, some alternate paths, and some interesting areas where Mines are placed - but always keeping things simple (it is the first War map after all). I also designed the level to have several areas with steps - something I feel that breaks from the monotony of simple paths. All this was done with the editor which definitely allows for endless options. Looking forward to diving into it again. --- We hope everyone enjoys this update and stay tuned for more content coming soon.

Here are the lucky winners:

Crisps

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A-Pex

Malcon

Kardeler73

lax

KuKeKec

The Chimpy Man Congratulations! I will contact you shortly. And thank you everyone for participating! Some winners didn't respond, so I had to choose new ones.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/246b2b48dbe2b48f84b454d95b7b0106c020f251.png This first patch addresses issues we've picked up during the release while we gather more information. Additionally, a 'wrong way' indicator has been added to assist people that get lost. The full list of updates are here:

• Many level obstacles that were not being replicated on the client side are now showing up.
• Player time out has been increased so players do not disconnect from the host.
• Wrong way indicator has been added if the player goes in the opposite direction.
• Patch notes messaging has been added to the main menu.
• Minor interface tweaks.

ACE Team will continue making improvements following this update, so stay tuned.

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break launches today on Steam, and Modus Community Manager Luke Croft is here to show off some of the 60+ level campaign! Join the live stream today at 2pm PDT!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/a6a1e3cac6eedb17bef790f902de6fbc80e67494.jpg Whether this is your introduction to the series or its triumphant return, Rock of Ages 3 is the biggest and bouldest entry yet, and I’m here to walk you through everything you can make and break today!

What is Rock of Ages?

Rock of Ages is a blend of tower defense strategy, arcade action, and competitive racing wrapped up in one giant destructive bundle. Players control a multitude of different boulders as they storm the opponent’s stronghold, while simultaneously placing a variety of defenses, traps, and structures to defend your own castle from siege. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/577c7a254683612c217dc31b8a0eabe8d7948454.jpg When you’re done busting down castle doors, there are five more skill-based game modes for you to challenge progressively more difficult computer-controlled opponents or other players in online and local multiplayer.

The MAKE Mode

In a series first, ACE Team is giving players the tools they need to create their own wacky courses, share online, and play them with others. This easy-to-use level editor supports all the different game modes and boulders, and you can download and play the variety of courses made by the community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/8a72eb5b601a79eb89fde6a0ca332b9baae5cb4c.jpg

The BREAK Mode

When you are done making your levels it’s time to break everyone else’s! Rock of Ages 3 features the longest campaign in the series to date, chock full of ACE Team’s quirky, Monty Python-esque humor. The story will take players through Elpenor’s journey, the lesser-known companion of Odysseus as he wanders through time with the titular “Rock of Ages”, a sentient boulder who will battle famous and infamous figures throughout history in frantic boss battles across 60+ levels. Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break is the result of over eight years of development, refinement, and fun rolled up into one package – and with the addition of the robust course creator and the ability to share your creations with the community, the gameplay possibilities are limitless. Pick it up today!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/2cb6e79bc68714f6b257db04911dfd105bc30543.jpg We have spent the last several blogs discussing the all of the ways you will be able to break things in Rock of Ages 3, from the new boulders that will be available to the new ways you will be able to defend your castle from incoming boulders. But it’s called Rock of Ages 3: MAKE & Break, and we haven’t spent enough time talking showing you how you will be able to make amazing custom courses! But before we get into, check out some these amazing community created courses from the Rock of Ages 3 open beta! All of these courses were created using Rock of Ages 3’s brand new custom course creator that allows you to bring your wildest ideas for Rock of Ages courses to life!

Create Your Course:

First, you will need to select the game mode. You can create custom courses across the various game modes in Rock of Ages 3, including War, Obstacle Course, and the brand new Humpty Dumpty mode. Read about all the new game modes coming to Rock of Ages 3 here. After selecting your game mode, it’s time to start creating your course. Your track is the heart and soul of your custom course, so laying the path of destruction from the starting line to the castle doors is definitely the place to start! In the course creator, you have full control over the height, pitch, width, and length of your track. Additionally, players have the ability to add jumps and steep drops. https://i.imgur.com/PJQBJhS.gif Once you lay the track, you can add defensive units to thwart your attacker’s attempt to siege your castle doors! Build walls, strategically place canons, and take advantage of all the new defensive units. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/bf3d189fceb17e2f6b9fd68ab1e9ec58e7f43d69.jpg

Choose Your Theme

From there, you can add theme related obstacles to your course, like statues, trimmed horse hedges, pottery, and, of course, giant mounds of spaghetti. Here are the available themes:

• Wonderland
• Tenochtitlan
• Switzerland
• Rome
• Moscow
• Planet of the Monkeys
• Mongol Empire
• India
• France
• Cyclopean Isles
• Spaghettiland
• English Channel
• China Sea

https://i.imgur.com/mi04eI8.gif

Share Your Course

Once you have created your course, it’s time to share it to the world! When you publish your course, it will immediately become available for other Rock of Ages 3 players to play by going to the Break -> Community Levels section of the menu and choosing your course. Players can search by game type and creator code. Your creator code is a unique code assigned to your course that can be shared with friends so that they can easily find your new creation!

Pre-Order Rock of Ages 3 Now!

The course creator in Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break adds unprecedented replayability to a franchise that already offered over-the-top fun! Test your creativity when the game launches July 21 on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-order the game now!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/531a8b7e34a28246bfd4eb0bf75cb181028a3697.jpg Hello Rock of Ages fans! We're less than a week away from the release and to celebrate the upcoming launch we'd like to run a new cool giveaway. To participate all you have to do is follow and wishlist Rock of Ages 3. There are 3 domino sets that will go to the lucky winners!! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/Rock_of_Ages_3_Make__Break/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/5adcf811456c9eac9bb519b4da49d1a3bed3fb4e.png The contest will run for one week and we will announce the winners shortly after the game launches, so time to roll over those buttons!

Hope you all had fun! Campaign progress will not carry over to the final release. All published (uploaded) maps should carry over to the final release. We are taking notes of all your feedback. Thank you for playing! :happy_pebble:

Several members of the development team behind Rock of Ages 3 will be available to answer your questions about their upcoming game! Join the Modus Discord server and look for the #rock-of-ages channel.

Join Modus Games Community Manager, Luke Croft as he streams the first few levels of the Rock of Ages 3 open beta, as well as some community created courses.

The Open Beta patch is live! Changes: -Eliminated building cap for all editor modes. -Humpty Dumpty character will now slow down incoming projectiles with magic telekinesis! -Egg senses: A small cue shows over Humpty Dumpty when a nearby projectile is flying at him. You are now free to create levels as big as you want!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/35b78dc9c94cf91c4485765c7a8be0c2b58ac0c4.jpg The Rock of Ages 3 open beta on Steam rolls on! We are extending play through June 23rd. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you still have a chance!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/2678c46c7f2e15138a13f6b2ef64ea5ac60a851e.png Boulders, roll out! To access the beta click on the green "Download" button for the Rock of Ages 3 Demo on the store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/Rock_of_Ages_3_Make__Break/ The beta ends on June 16th. Have fun!

Let there be boulder! The Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break Open Beta will be available on June 9th on Steam, and June 23rd on Xbox One and PS4. Sign up here for more information: https://modusgames.com/rock-of-ages-3/beta-signup/

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/e59ca29a54412c68a9dc703505de7ae3b5c224ba.jpg Over the past several weeks, we’ve taken a look at the over-the-top world of Rock of Ages 3, as well as the new boulders and game modes coming to this next iteration in July. But Rock of Ages isn’t just about barreling your enormous boulder downhill at your enemy’s castle. It’s also an equally wacky tower defense game! So, naturally, we need to take a look at all of the new tools at your disposal to stop the boulder-rolling madness and defend your castle. Here are the new defensive units available in Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break. https://i.imgur.com/dC4IHKr.gif War Elephant – What could be scarier than a massive elephant staring you down in the middle of an open field? A massive elephant carrying archers hell-bent to shoot any boulder that dares to get close. https://i.imgur.com/xLCDY2x.gif Guillotine – Known as “The National Razor” in France, the guillotine was last used for capital punishment in 1977. But in 2020, this deadly apparatus will deal critical damage to a boulder that rolls under it. https://i.imgur.com/liMBPxU.gif Wheel of Pain – If the Wheel of Fortune had an evil twin, it would be the Wheel of Pain. It’s spinning arms deal serious damage and can send a boulder careening off the side of the map. Attack the center to destroy. https://i.imgur.com/xP5AURZ.gif The Fool – If staying out of the way of a boulder barreling down a hill at terminal velocity is wrong, the fool does not want to be right. Create a congregation of fools, and you now have a slightly larger minor inconvenience. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/2fa647160aa63a5f5f3bc0ce3d7371fca99d36ae.jpg Trojan Horse – Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth? More like don’t look a gift horse in the hollowed-out underbelly filled with enemy combatants! Block your opponents from being able to build on certain parts of their course with the oldest trick in the book. https://i.imgur.com/CVkBCHM.gif Yeti – As if the abominable snowman wasn’t terrifying enough, the yeti in Rock of Ages 3 has harnessed the power of winter and delivers an icy blow that freezes nearby boulders. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/bdb2464796831ca79f229024915b2e73cc8136ab.jpg Battering Ram – A slow moving, heavy structure that packs a serious punch. Use the battering ram to deal damage and knock back incoming boulders. https://i.imgur.com/V1QUtpG.gif Bumper Frog – Ranidaphobics beware. This gigantic frog will ruin your boulder’s day by inflating to repel attackers. Land on it from above, and it will explode! On top of these new additions, staples from previous games are also returning, including walls, launch pads, explosive barrels, and much much more!

Preorder Rock of Ages 3 Today!

Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break launches on July 21, 2020 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia. Click here to learn more about the game, wishlist on Steam, and preorder today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35637407/42e6dc1378df2ca3b738652b5772d43f4122c7c3.jpg Due to current events, Rock of Ages 3 will see a small delay, with the game now set to launch on July 21, 2020. While making you wait sucks, we want to make sure the game launches with all of the over-the-top boulder rolling hilarity that you've come to expect from Rock of Ages!

When Humpty Dumpty went for a stroll, what Humpty Dumpty did not then know, Was that all the king's horses, and all the kings men, Had a trap for when they saw Humpty Dumpty again. Now Humpty Dumpty could no longer roll, but Humpty Dumpty had him some pals, They built up their boulders, and took their own aim, And crushed the king’s weak defences to win them the game. Play as Humpty Dumpty and build your own egg-cellent defences when Rock of Ages 3 releases this June! Learn more: http://rockofages3.com

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/47219c6178941070299d9d9c76da85cfd9781e58.jpg Click the image to view it in higher resolution. The Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break launch is fast approaching. We recently previewed the story and introduced you to several characters you will encounter when playing through the campaign. This week we want to focus on what makes Rock of Ages 3 well… rock: the boulders!

Brand New Boulders of Destruction

While there will be plenty of familiar faces (did you catch this subtle rock pun) returning in Rock of Ages 3, there will be plenty of new weapons of mass destruction at your disposal. Here’s a preview of the boulders that will be available when the game launches this June. Cheese Wheel: Striking fear into castle gates and the lactose intolerant, the giant cheese wheel is one of the faster boulders and offers better stability than the prehistoric wheel due to its wider base. https://media.giphy.com/media/ZFjECL1uIRwgFJVXwE/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution. Giant Meatball: Is it spicy? We don’t know. But we do know that it gets bigger when it takes damage! And the bigger it gets, the more damage it deals at the end of its run. Snow Boulder: A rolling stone gathers no moss, and a rolling snow ball loses mass as time goes by. What you lose in size as you go downhill, you make up for in being impervious to many projectiles. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/2eb7540f6d494ad520e1de47da1465dffb545bc3.jpg Click the image to view it in higher resolution. Fist Boulder: You’ve heard of the iron fist, but do you know the stone fist? After jumping, this mighty knuckle sandwich releases a shockwave that does damage to nearby units. Sheep Boulder: Baa baa black sheep have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir… a homogenous blob of sheep which includes copious amounts of wool… full. It’s light, so it covers great distances in the air. https://media3.giphy.com/media/W2civnuddOnjldZntN/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution. Humpty Dumpty (Only Available in the Humpty Dumpty Game Mode): If you think rolling an enormous egg down a hill laden with obstacles was a bad idea, you’d be absolutely right! Humpty Dumpty is difficult to maneuver and breaks after just two hits, but try to tell us that gif isn’t hilarious. https://media.giphy.com/media/QAJqLV0DiDvzqnL6v2/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution. Returning boulders from Rock of Ages 2 include: Rock of Ages, Lion Boulder, Medusa's Boulder, Block of Ages, Armored Boulder, Globus Cruciger, Gunpowder Boulder, Fire Boulder, Angel Boulder, Globe, Sand Boulder, Pre-Historic Wheel, and Tar Boulder.

New Ways to Play

Rock of Ages 3 doesn’t just have new boulders, there are also three brand new game modes where you’ll be able to enjoy once the game launches. Humpty Dumpty Mode: In the new Humpty Dumpty game mode, classic Rock of Ages action meets platforming. You will take control of the Humpty Dumpty boulder in uniquely themed courses as you race from start to finish. Two hits and Humpty Dumpty breaks, but there are checkpoints and extra lives you can pick up as you go. https://media.giphy.com/media/KAdwMNxTnmT60NCtn1/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution. Avalanche: Defend your castle in this new strategy mode. During the build phase, you will construct robust defenses to fend off dozens of small and large boulders, as well as bombs, released to destroy your fortress. Since this mode does not have the Boulder phase like traditional war mode, you can equip more units and build far more defenses. Level Creator: New to Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break is the level creator which will add endless replayability. Design your most over-the-top courses using the advanced design tool and easily share them with friends! More information on this to come. Returning game modes include: War, Obstacle Course, Time Trial, and Skeeball

Preorder Rock of Ages 3 Now!

Take all of these new boulders for a test drive down the course when Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Stadia on June 2. Click here to learn more about the game, wishlist on Steam, and preorder today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101360/Rock_of_Ages_3_Make__Break/

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/e2a0d22a07e3804224a3ddc65d6d3bf93afca26c.jpg Click the image to view it in higher resolution. The Rock of Ages series has always had over-the-top, wacky humor and stories and Rock of Ages 3 continue that fine tradition! Rock of Ages 3 takes you on a wild adventure in the shoes of Odysseus, or... well his boat anyway. Whether this is your first venture into the series or you’re a returning fan, Rock of Ages doubles down on the beloved formula with the longest story to date and more content than ever before, making it the perfect standalone experience. If you're not all caught up on the game yet, you can learn more about the basics here. Let's take a look at the world, story, and characters you will find in Rock of Ages 3. (Spoiler alert: It’s as bizarre as you remember.)

A Hero’s Beginning... and End

Rock of Ages 3’s story picks up right in the middle of one of Odysseus’s classic adventures, as he raids the cave of a giant cyclops named Polyphemus. When Polyphemus returns to the cave, Odysseus fools him, leaving the cyclops blind. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/63ef1d21007aed94863a3c132b471461ba83a527.png Click the image to view it in higher resolution. The next morning, Odysseus manages to escape the cave as the cyclops lets his sheep out to graze. While he and his men sail away, Polyphemus hurls boulders into the sea hoping to thwart their escape. Finally, he hurls the ubiquitous Rock of Ages, sinking the fleeing vessel and flattening Odysseus. With the traditional hero of the story now quite literally swimming with the fishes, you will assume control over Odysseus’s lesser-known sidekick, Elpenor. A curse that Polyphemus asks his father Poseidon to place on Elpenor and his crew will force them to sail the seven seas, encountering characters from all over the world and from multiple eras of history.

Iconic Cast of Characters

As Elpenor and his cursed crew adventure across the world and time, they will be forced to battle historical leaders, mythical gods, heroes made famous through art history, and a few irreverent characters from folklore. Here’s a look at just a few of characters players will fight throughout the game:

• Julius Caesar: Rome’s most famous emperor, known for his laurel wreath and dying at the end of that Shakespeare play. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/b78b333b411042a8975cfddf0356aff848be4bf0.jpg Click the image to view it in higher resolution.
• Moctezuma: Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan. Known mostly for his revenge. https://media.giphy.com/media/WnOnX6mM2XXoB7NKnM/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution.
• Rasputin: The Russian mystic who survived being poisoned and shot three times, only to be killed after his assassin’s threw his body into an icy river. He may or may not have been raised from the dead. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/35637407/10210273305e71b2a9a36bba168b778471bdd892.jpg Click the image to view it in higher resolution.
• Krampus: Half goat. Half demon. All rockstar. A foil to Santa, this figure of central European mythology is sent to punish children that misbehave. https://media.giphy.com/media/Y4sgNEZymfxkv0Rvnd/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution.
• Genghis Khan: History’s most ruthless leader. Mongol conqueror. Iconic moustache. https://media.giphy.com/media/U8ZAMXBT0eHqOYT3c9/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution.
• Queen Elizabeth: The Queen of England and Scotland. Last in the line of Tudors. Prequel to Queen Elizabeth II. https://media.giphy.com/media/duvBj9RIktCUTqSEEb/giphy.gif Click the GIF to view it in higher resolution.

This is just a sample of the characters you will encounter as you journey through the world of Rock of Ages 3!

Play Rock of Ages 3 June 2nd

Experience Elpenor’s story when Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Google Stadia on June 2. Click here to learn more about the game, wishlist on Steam, and preorder today!