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Conqueror’s Kitchen is back, and a brand-new recipe is available for those who want to experience the life (and diet) of a gladiator in Conqueror’s Blade: Colosseum.

Pliny the Elder wrote that Roman gladiators were nicknamed ‘hordearii’ or ‘barley-men’ for their high intake of grain compared to the general population, which kept them fighting fit.

To survive the chaotic 6v6 battles of the Colosseum, you need to make sure you’re well-fed and ready to fight! Our Community Manager, Bluntcast, has put together an instructional video on how to cook your own gladiator grub, just like the Ancient Roman fighters themselves may have chowed down on.

For this recipe, you’ll need one pot, about an hour, and to raid your pantry for the following ingredients:

• 75g dried fava beans
• 85g barley (hulled)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 750ml of water
• 1 chopped onion
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 2tbsp red wine vinegar
• 0.75tsp salt

Check out the video below, and tuck into an authentic ‘puls’ or porridge!

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In the mood for more era-appropriate grub? Check out Conqueror’s Kitchen: Paragon Pasties, and create your very own 15th-century French-inspired dish!

The Ludi Romani (Roman Games) was an annual festival in Ancient Rome that took place in September and was originally held to honour returning soldiers.

The celebrations lasted for two weeks, and the public were entertained by all manner of festivities including chariot racing, horse races, boxing, and dancing. The Mercatus (markets) would open, and the Roman people would enjoy a few days of shopping and fairs.

In the spirit of Ludi Romani, from now until September 29 (08:00 server time), the in-game store is overflowing with discounted deals, brilliant bundles, and more! Stock up, then get ready to storm the Colosseum!
[h2]10% off Cosmetics![/h2]
Fill your wardrobe with fabulous fashion and bountiful banners from the Mercatus with 10% off returningCosmetics until September 29 (08:00 server time) at the in-game Store.
[h2]Replenish your Resources with Discounted Bundles[/h2]
The markets of Ludi Romani are bursting with bundles at 15% off! Pick up everything you need to celebrate the festival including Golden Keys, Bronze, and more.

• Eitri's Trove: Seek your fortune with 3x Golden Keys and 2x Rare Weapon Schematics. (Purchase Limit: 2)
• Brokkr's Armoury: Craft weapons and unlock cosmetics with 5x Rare Weapon Schematics and 5x Golden Keys. (Purchase Limit: 5)
• Wayland's Wealth: Resupply with 10x Golden Keys, 5x Huge Chests of Resources, and 5x Large Chests of Bronze (50,000 Bronze total). (Purchase Limit: 5)

[h2]Strengthen your Power with Unit Challenge Discounts[/h2]
Boost your brute force in the Colosseum with 20% off Unit Challenges for the Zykalian Militia, Symmachean Stalwarts, Symmachean Paladins, or Siphonarioi.

[h2]Pick up the Pike[/h2]
Until October 6 (08:00 server time), the Pike Weapon Class Bundles are up for grabs at 20% off! Master this proficient weapon along with Basic and Ultimate Skills, Skins, and more!

• Pike Jiangjun Class Pack: Unlock the Pike Class along with 3 Basic Skills and 2 Ultimate Skills.

• Pike Shifu Class Pack: Unlock the Pike Class along with 3 Basic Skills and 2 Ultimate Skills, as well as the Sunpiercer Hero Attire, Lotus Petal Weapon Skin, and Pike Avatar!

Enjoy all the bargains of the Ludi Romani Mercatus until September 29!

Please be aware that from 08:00 CEST on September 29 (23:00 PDT on September 28), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 4 hours.

Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.

Just as the crowds in Conqueror’s Blade: Colosseum delight in being entertained by fearsome gladiatorial combat, so too did their inspiration—the Ancient Romans.

The infamous Colosseum wasn’t the only amphitheatre where Romans would watch spectacles such as public executions and gladiatorial games. Around 230 amphitheatres have been located across the full expanse of the Roman Empire, including in countries such as modern-day Austria, England, Spain, and many more. The vast majority have, of course, been found in Italy.

Colosseum photographed from above during the summer, Rome

These large, open-air theatres, which could be oval or circular, were equipped with raised seating and were known as “amphitheatrum”, meaning "theatre all around". A Roman amphitheatre is made up of three parts—-the arena (fighting area), the cavea (rows of stands or seating), and the vomitorium (archways at arena level and within the cavea for exiting in large swathes).

Let’s take a look at a few lesser-known (but just as important) Roman amphitheatres.
[h2]Pompeii[/h2]
The Amphitheatre of Pompeii was the first arena built by the Romans in 70 BC. It survives to this day, despite being buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. At its prime, it could hold 20,000 people, and its walls remain a key insight into the gladiator culture of Ancient Rome. Painted posters were found by archaeologists promoting their fighters, and even describing one gladiator as a "heartthrob of the girls." As we know, gladiators could become celebrities of their time, and these discoveries in Pompeii proved crucial in understanding their status.
[h2]Italica[/h2]
The Roman amphitheatre of Italica is the fifth-largest Roman amphitheatre and still stands today in present-day Santiponce in Andalusia, Spain. Constructed in 117 AD under the reign of Emperor Hadrian, the brick and stone theatre could hold up to 25,000 spectators. Italica mainly played host to bloodsports including gladiator battles and animal hunting games.

Italica Amphitheatre in Andalusia, Spain
[h2]Verona[/h2]
Verona Arena is the third-largest amphitheatre in Italy to survive and can hold up to 22,000 people within its 44 levels. Built in 30 AD, it is remarkably well-preserved and still used to this day for open-air opera performances and concerts. It has played host to many shows and games over the centuries, from gladiator fights to jousting tournaments. Even today, the arena continues to amaze crowds with its range of events. Famous faces and household names who have held concerts there include Pink Floyd, Muse, Whitney Houston, Radiohead, and dozens more. It will also host the Closing Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Verona Arena in Piazza Bra, Verona, Italy

Check out more Conqueror’s Tales about the Ancient Roman Empire and its gladiators with our look at the gladiatorial games, the life of a gladiator, and stay tuned for more!

Conqueror’s Blade: Colosseum has opened and new Season-themed Spotify playlists have arrived!

Listen to playlists fit for a gladiator, featuring an eclectic mix of genres from Rap to Metal, and songs by everyone from DMX and Eminem, to Sabaton and Bring Me The Horizon to prep you for the fight of your life in the Colosseum!

Morituri Te Salutant PLAYLIST

Veni, Vidi, Vici PLAYLIST

If you’re in the mood for more terrific tunes, check out our Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and previous Season-themed playlists over on the official Conqueror’s Blade Spotify page.

ADVISORY: Some songs may feature explicit content.