What changed in Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition in 2014
71 updates · 32 main milestones · Mar 27, 2014 to Dec 10, 2014
- 10 eventsNew Playable Faction: Massilianew contentMilestone
The 12th FreeLC faction, Massilia, is now playable, featuring unique traits and military units.
SteamUnit Strength Balancing Changesbalance changeFurther balancing changes to unit strengths have been implemented based on community feedback.
SteamBlack Sea Colonies Culture Pack Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack will be available for purchase, adding three new factions: Cimmeria, Colchis, and Pergamom.
SteamNew Playable Faction: Massilianew contentMilestoneThe 12th FreeLC faction, a wealthy trading-state of Greek colonists.
SteamBlack Sea Colonies Culture Packdlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC available for purchase featuring three factions: Cimmeria, Colchis, and Pergamom.
SteamBalancing Changes to Unit Strengthsbalance changeFurther balancing changes based on community feedback.
SteamNew Playable Faction: Massilianew contentMilestoneMassilia, a wealthy trading-state of Greek colonists, will be available as a new playable faction.
SteamPlayable Faction: Massilianew contentMilestoneNew playable faction of Massilia added, a wealthy trading-state of Greek colonists.
SteamBlack Sea Colonies Culture Pack DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC featuring three factions: Cimmeria, Colchis, and Pergamom.
SteamBlack Sea Colonies Culture Pack DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack DLC is now available for purchase, adding three new factions.
Steam - 7 eventsNightmare Mode Introducednew content
A new seasonal challenge, Nightmare Mode, can be toggled on from the game options menu.
SteamNew Steam Achievement for Nightmare ModeotherGenerals who complete a Campaign battle in Nightmare Mode will earn a new Steam achievement.
SteamNightmare Mode Gameplay EffectsgameplayIn Nightmare Mode, troops suffer horrifying visions in battle, with Harpies descending from the skies.
SteamFestival of Lemuria Addedseasonal eventThe festival of Lemuria has been added to the game as part of the Halloween Update.
SteamLemuria Festival Addedseasonal eventThe festival of Lemuria has been added to the game as part of the Halloween Update.
SteamNightmare Mode IntroducedgameplayMilestoneA new seasonal challenge, Nightmare Mode, can be toggled on from the game options menu, affecting troops in battle.
SteamNew Steam Achievement for Nightmare ModeotherGenerals who complete a Campaign battle in Nightmare Mode will earn a new Steam achievement.
Steam - 10 eventsExtensive Rebalancing of Campaign and Battlesbalance changeMilestone
Extensive rebalancing of the campaign as well as land and naval battles.
SteamImprovements to Politics System and Civil War MechanicgameplayMilestoneSignificant improvements made to the politics system and civil war mechanic.
SteamImprovements to Politics System and Civil War MechanicgameplayMilestoneSignificant improvements made to the politics system and civil war mechanic.
SteamExtensive Rebalancing of Campaign and Battlesbalance changeMilestoneExtensive rebalancing of the campaign as well as land and naval battles.
SteamNew Playable Faction: Armenianew contentMilestoneArmenia added as a new playable faction in the Grand Campaign and Imperator Augustus campaign.
SteamNew Playable Faction: Armenianew contentMilestoneArmenia is now a playable faction in the Grand Campaign and the Imperator Augustus campaign.
Steam - 6 eventsAutomatic Upgrade for Existing Playersquality of life
Existing ROME II players will receive all content via automatic update at no cost.
SteamCollection of Free Content and Revisionsnew contentMilestoneEmperor Edition collects all free content to date, including wide-ranging revisions and additions to game features.
SteamRelease of Imperator Augustus Campaign Packdlc releaseMilestoneIntroduction of a brand new Campaign Pack expansion, ‘Imperator Augustus’.
SteamCollection of Free Content and Revisionsnew contentMilestoneEmperor Edition includes all free content released to date along with wide-ranging revisions and additions to game features.
SteamLaunch of Imperator Augustus Campaign Packdlc releaseMilestoneIntroduction of a brand new Campaign Pack expansion, 'Imperator Augustus'.
SteamAutomatic Upgrade for Existing Playersquality of lifeExisting ROME II players will receive all content via automatic update at no cost.
Steam - 6 eventsEnhanced Coordination of Battle AI ForcesaiMilestone
Battle AI employs its combined forces with greater coordination.
SteamImproved Battle AI for Siege EquipmentaiMilestoneBattle AI can now use its siege equipment more effectively.
SteamEnhanced Coordination of Battle AI ForcesaiMilestoneBattle AI can employ its combined forces with greater coordination.
SteamIncreased Challenge in Siege BattlesgameplayPlayers will experience a sharpened level of challenge in siege battles.
SteamIncreased Challenge in Siege BattlesgameplayPlayers will experience a sharpened level of challenge in siege battles.
SteamImproved Battle AI for Siege EquipmentaiMilestoneBattle AI can now use its siege equipment more effectively.
Steam - 5 eventsPirates and Raiders Culture Pack DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
Includes three new factions and new achievements.
SteamReleased Pirates and Raiders Culture Pack DLCdlc releaseMilestoneThe DLC includes three new factions and new achievements.
SteamHistorical Battle of Pydna Addednew contentThe historical Battle of Pydna has been added as free content.
SteamAdded Getae Faction and Battle of Pydnanew contentThe update introduces the Getae faction and the historical Battle of Pydna.
Steam - 8 events
- 17 eventsTechnical Improvements in Battle and Campaignperformance
A host of new technical improvements have been implemented for better gameplay experience.
SteamNew Great Wonders for Battlefieldsnew contentIntroduction of new great wonders that can be used in battles.
SteamSeasons & Wonders Update Releasednew contentMilestoneFree update includes unit-roster expansion for Carthage, Twitch.TV streaming support, new great wonders, and seasons in the Grand Campaign.
SteamHannibal at the Gates Campaign Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew campaign pack set in the Western Mediterranean during the 2nd Punic War, featuring new factions and campaign map.
SteamTechnical Improvements in Battle and CampaignperformanceA host of new technical improvements have been made to enhance gameplay experience.
SteamHannibal at the Gates Campaign Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew campaign pack set in the Western Mediterranean during the 2nd Punic War, featuring new factions and campaign map.
SteamNew Factions Introduced in Hannibal at the Gatesnew contentMilestonePlayers can now command the Arevaci and Lusitani Iberian factions, as well as Carthage and Rome.
SteamAI Improvements in Battle and CampaignaiThe update brings various AI enhancements for more challenging gameplay.
SteamTwitch.TV Streaming Support Addedui uxPlayers can now stream their gameplay on Twitch.TV directly from the game.
SteamNew Great Wonders for Battlefieldsnew contentThe update introduces new great wonders that can be featured on battlefields.
SteamTouchscreen Support Introducedquality of lifeNew touchscreen support added for improved user experience.
SteamUnit-Roster Expansion for Carthagenew contentCarthage receives an expanded unit roster as part of the free update.
SteamSeasons Introduced in ROME II Grand Campaignnew contentThe Grand Campaign now features seasons, adding a new layer of strategy to gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of Seasons in Grand CampaigngameplayThe Grand Campaign now features seasonal changes affecting gameplay.
SteamNew Factions Introduced in Hannibal at the Gatesnew contentMilestonePlayers can now command the Iberian factions Arevaci and Lusitani, along with Carthage and Rome.
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