In the game, players travel to immersive and interactive environments including Pompeii, Athens, Babylon and Alexandria, fighting for their lives in contests such as Last Man Standing, Gladiator Versus Beast, Team Battle and Money Match, where they can simultaneously battle against multiple opponents. As players advance in tournament battle the arenas become larger and the opponents stronger, forcing gladiators to increase abilities such as dexterity, speed, strength and endurance if they want to survive. To aid gladiators in battle, armor and weaponry such as daggers, axes, swords and shields can be acquired in exchange for booty won in previous competitions. The longest and hardest battle in each championship commences with the final battle, where players are pitted against brute arena champions and mythical beasts as they endeavor to regain their freedom.

• Ten selectable player characters from all areas of the Roman Empire with backstory and special ending sequences
• Compete in battles across six different arenas spanning the Roman Empire, including Athens and Pompeii, each with its unique sizes and attributes
• Upgrade system features hundreds of armor and weaponry changes for characters
• Weapon-based fighting system features 47 different possible weapon combinations
• Fight engine features expanded skill tree to allow players to unlock additional moves
• Play modes include: Story mode, Team play and Vs. mode
• Four-player simultaneous combat
• Unique crowd interaction design with "mood control"
• Players can select other fighters to join the stable of fighters
• Controls allow for right- and left-handed fighting
• Exchange, destroy, pickup/drop and strip weapons during combat
• Six levels of enemy types from each of the 10 cities
• Battle mythological beasts and wild animals from each of the 10 cities
• 31 unique arena settings varying in size, complexity and theme
• Discover and unlock hidden arenas
• Mini-games allow players to compete as the enemy or creature
• Decapitate or slice off the limbs of opponents during the heat of the battle