Ubisoft has announced that Spartacus Legends, an upcoming fighting game based on the popular original series produced and distributed by Starz Entertainment, will be launching as a free-to-play title on the PSN.

Utilizing the free-to-play model, Spartacus Legends offers gamers an opportunity to jump into an accessible fighting game. The game ensures that competitive play stays fair through a fame system; the higher-tier the equipment that is available for purchase, the more fame that is necessary to use that equipment.

Featuring thousands of ruthless weapon and gear combinations and a robust skill system, Spartacus Legends delivers a variety of tools for gamers to customize their gladiators and dismember their foes. Gamers will be able to fight as Spartacus, Crixus or one of their own created gladiators as they battle with a friend offline or in online multiplayer to join the ranks on the worldwide leaderboards.

Game Features:

ï‚· Intense Visceral Combat: Partake in some of the most brutal, action packed battles ever put in a videogame, where you will fight and DIE for the honor of your Lanista.
ï‚· Online & Couch Multiplayer: Climb the ranks of the online leaderboards by beating your friends, your enemies & the best players in the world.
ï‚· Weapon & Gear Customization: Upgrade your gladiators with the most ruthless weaponry in the world, to take on the opposition and unleash madness.
 Lanista “Manager Like” Gameplay: Train your gladiators with over 8 different fighting styles & choose from thousands of weapon combinations to build the ultimate warriors.
ï‚· Play 4 Free: Experience all of the world-class combat of Spartacus for Free! Simply download the game and get into the action. With our micro-transaction model, you choose the destiny of your Ludus and the eternal glory of your gladiator.
ï‚· Weekly Challenges: Experience iconic weekly challenges for a chance to get on the global leaderboards and showcase your skills to everyone in the world.
ï‚· World of Gladiators: Immerse yourself in the world of Gladiators and battle in some of the greatest arenas of all time.

Source: Press Release