Tactical Action Game Narcos: Rise of the Cartels Available Now on Xbox One

Re-telling the true story of the Colombian drug wars of the 1980s, “Narcos” has quickly become one of Netflix’s most celebrated shows. Narcos: Rise of the Cartels re-visits the first season of the acclaimed drama, allowing players to fight alongside Colombia’s local drug cartels, or fight to take them down as the imposing DEA in two distinct campaigns.

We’re excited to finally announce that Narcos: Rise of the Cartels is out now on Xbox One!

With iconic locations and characters from the show, Rise of the Cartels offers players the chance to step into their own criminal underworld alongside characters such as El Mexicano, Murphy, Peña, Primo and more – each with their own unique gameplay abilities and perks to help turn the tide of battle. Players will explore familiar scenery from the show and take a pivotal role in world-altering events that will define and shift the war on drugs.

For fans of tactical turn-based games, Rise of the Cartels offers a few new twists on the genre. Units on both sides can move one after the other or multiple times within one turn and players can counteract by taking direct control of units at critical moments. There are a wide variety of class-specific roles for players to choose from as they join key characters on the path to dominance.

In Rise of the Cartels, decisions have real consequences. Once a team member is eliminated, they’re gone for good. Players will have to carefully plan their movements and attacks if they want to get their whole team home safely – no matter the side they’re fighting for.

With iconic moments direct from the show, unique tactical mechanics and brutal gameplay moments, Narcos: Rise of the Cartels really captures the gritty feel of Netflix’s classic show. We can’t wait for you to play it and find out for yourselves.

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels

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Narcos: Rise of the Cartels is a brutal turn-based action strategy game based on the hit Netflix TV series. Explore the entire first season from two sides each with their own unique story. Join the narcos and expand the drug cartel empire, or take up arms with the DEA and bring it crumbling down. Welcome to Colombia, 1980’s – the fires of El Patrón's empire have been lit, its influence spanning borders, and expansion unabated. Influence and corruption is rife; cops, guards, politicians and those in between are falling into the pocket of the Medellín Cartel, and after years of production, America is finally taking notice. Narcos: Rise of the Cartels tells the story of the hit Netflix TV series, of the rise and fall of El Patrón. Choose your side and ally with the DEA or conversely side with the Narcos. Explore recognisable locations from the show and take a role in pivotal world-altering events and battles that will define and shift the war on drugs. Form your team from a variety of class-specific roles, join leading characters, upgrade your skills and take part in brutal turn-based combat, where your actions will have consequence. Plata o Plomo?