: Players can lead one of the three major Roman contenders—Octavian, Marc Antony, or Lepidus—as they vie for control over the Roman world.
The centerpiece of this edition is the , included for free for all owners. total-war-rome-ii-emperor-edition
: Set in 42 BC, it follows the chaotic aftermath of Julius Caesar’s assassination. : Players can lead one of the three
The Emperor Edition transformed the core experience through several key systemic changes: total-war-rome-ii-emperor-edition
Much of the game's continued popularity over a decade later is attributed to its robust modding scene: