Total War: ROME REMASTERED news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/fd5a5cf508cc9413f4f451e209feca71a9b1e725.png Travel back in time and prepare your armies for battle! The Total War Historic Sale is now on until 30th April, with up to 80% off selected Total War titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/712100/A_Total_War_Saga_THRONES_OF_BRITANNIA/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/345260/Medieval_Total_War__Collection/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4700/Total_War_MEDIEVAL_II__Definitive_Edition/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 30th April

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Greetings! The Steam Spring Sale is in bloom! From today until 26th of March, you can grab up to 80% off a selection of Total War titles that are guaranteed to put a spring in your step. (sorry) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/201270/Total_War_SHOGUN_2/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 26th March @ 10AM PDT/6PM GMT

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/b6a4bf31711b2ae8081e2155f7472fbd8a8ed3bc.jpg It is a snowstorm of discounts as the Winter Sale is now on! Grab up to 75% off Total War titles and DLCs, and treat yourself or your loved ones to the gift of strategy this holiday season! 🎁 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 05/01/26  @ 10AM PST/6PM GMT

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/2f0e52e3db666839d2da5034f87c33a9fbdf434c.png Total War Community, That’s a wrap on our 25th Anniversary Showcase – we hope you enjoyed it. A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in from around the globe to witness this small piece of history and to welcome this exciting new era for the franchise. Below, you will find all the information you need to know about the new announcements, including an FAQ at the bottom to help answer any pressing questions.

TOTAL WAR: MEDIEVAL III

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/a0b96be6c9cf6ed8ab94aa9d5ceaa319d20591df.png We’ve been waiting a long time to say this: Total War is going back to the medieval era. We’re in the opening stages of Total War: MEDIEVAL III’s development – pre-production, to be precise, meaning we’re still years from release. But this isn’t just another game for us, it’s the realisation of something we’ve dreamed about for almost 20 years. The Medieval series is one of the most cherished chapters in Total War’s history, and creating a true successor is a goal we’ve held close for a long time. Now, we finally have the chance to make it happen. This next chapter will be both a tribute to its predecessors and a bold revolution for what historical Total War can be. The team’s vision is clear: to create the ultimate medieval strategy sandbox featuring our signature blend of grand strategy and tactical real-time battles. A game that lets you shape your realms, rewrite history, and immerse yourself in the drama and intrigue of the Middle Ages like never before. Some of you might be asking why we’ve revealed it this early, and the answer is quite simple: we want you to come on this development journey with us. At certain points throughout the year, we’ll share behind-the-scenes insights and give you a closer look at how the game is taking shape, so you can see it evolve with us – and in some cases influence its direction. This isn’t just a sequel; it’s the rebirth of historical Total War. Watch the announcement trailer here:

TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER III – LORDS OF THE END TIMES

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/3b535d8d7830063a96a677cb914f25b54a7b8156.jpg The End Times are nigh, but Total War: WARHAMMER’s saga is far from over. It’s hard to believe, but the Warhammer series is about to hit its 10-year milestone, and what better way to celebrate than with something truly apocalyptic. In summer 2026, the Lords of The End Times storm into the Immortal Empires campaign, bringing with them four brand-new Legendary Lords from different races alongside a deadly host of new units, lore inspired objectives and sandbox campaigns. Leading the charge is none other than Nagash, the great necromancer himself. Long whispered about in the darkest corners of the lore, he returns with one goal: to drown the world in undeath. He’ll be joined by a motley crew of horrors including the mighty Blood Dragon Legendary Hero, Walach Harkon, alongside Tomb Heralds, Morghast Archai, the Khemric Titan and more. But that’s not all. These new Legendary Lords arrive alongside the free End Times Update, a transformative new addition to Immortal Empires inspired by pivotal chapters from the lore. Expect a revamped campaign experience; cataclysmic events, apocalyptic scenarios, and all new campaign customisation options. And to crown this update, a new Legendary Lord will rise, ready to leave their mark on the cataclysm to come. There’s more to come, and we’ll share additional details as development moves forward into the new year. Finally, we’re in the early stages of developing our End Times content. What we’ve shared represents our current vision, but it may evolve as development continues - as always with the goal of delivering the best possible experience for all of you. Watch the announcement trailer here: Watch the new Map Flyover video here:

THE WARCORE GAME ENGINE:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/c14395dcb2d48b41a8811648f0ae58fdfbcb147e.png Every new era of Total War starts with the right foundations. For our Core Technology team, that meant creating a new evolution of our game engine - and we’re calling it Warcore. When we looked at the lineup of future Total War titles, it was clear that our existing technology needed to level-up and Warcore is the result. It’s the most advanced engine foundation in the franchise’s history, empowering our developers with powerful tools to make gameplay more immersive, dynamic, and responsive than ever before. But it’s important to highlight that this isn’t a one-time upgrade. Our talented team have designed it with a long-term vision, so whilst it will be in its infancy at the outset, the intent is for it to evolve over time and unlock groundbreaking new capabilities that ensure Total War stays at the cutting edge of strategy gaming for years to come. And for the first time in franchise history, Warcore opens the door for future Total War titles to launch on PlayStation and Xbox, bringing the scale, depth, and tactical mastery of Total War to a new generation of commanders. We understand that some of you will have concerns about how we approach console development, and that’s completely natural. Rest assured, PC remains at the very core of our design ethos, as it has done for the past 25 years. Throughout this journey, we’ve been working hand in hand with experienced Total War players to ensure that what we develop continues to deliver the same immersive, authentic, and tactically rich experiences you’ve come to expect from the franchise. As a final note, please be aware that the content shown within this section was for illustrative purposes only.

WITNESS THE REVEAL OF A REVOLUTIONARY NEW CHAPTER ON DECEMBER 11TH

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/fc082a9f013314cfc723891baca319d2bd3a498c.png Behind the scenes, one of our teams is working on something truly special. It’s a project long in the making that will mark a revolutionary new chapter for the Total War franchise. Join us for the grand unveiling at The Game Awards on December 11th / 12th where you’ll see an incredible trailer and get your first small glimpse of gameplay. The wait will be worth it. Once the project is officially unveiled, you’ll hear directly from members of the development team on December 16th as they share some insight into their vision and what’s to come. You can witness all the excitement unfold on the official The Game Awards channels: YouTube, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned, this is just the beginning. And here’s when you can watch from: 4.30pm PST, 11th December 7.30pm EST, 11th December 12.30am GMT, 12th December 1.30am CEST, 12th December 8.30am CST, 12th December 9.30am JST, 12th December We want to thank you once again for all the support over these past twenty-five years. This franchise has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of strategy gaming, and none of that would have been possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our players, our studio teams, and our publisher and support colleagues around the globe. From all of us here on Total War, thank you. Here’s to the next twenty-five! – The Total War Team

FAQ

Total War: MEDIEVAL III

Q: What is the release date? A: This project is still in its early development stages, so we don’t have a release date to share just yet. It’s a long-term effort, and while it will take time, we’re excited about what’s ahead and will keep you updated as progress continues. Q: How often will you be communicating about development? A: We plan to share updates roughly every quarter. Game development is complex, and things can change quickly at this stage, so rather than frequent small updates, we’re focusing on fewer but more meaningful ones - giving you a clearer picture of how progress is shaping up. Q: What features, map details or other gameplay details can you share at this point? A: We're not ready to share specific details about the design direction quite yet, but some of these details will be revealed over time via our development updates. Check out the introductory blog posts from our Game Director here, or the game vision blog from our Creative Director here. Q: Will sieges feature in this game? A: Yes. We’ll share more details in the future, but we see them as an essential component of Medieval warfare. Q: Will this game use the new Warcore engine? A: Yes. This will be the first historical Total War game built from the Warcore engine, unlocking new possibilities to bring the medieval era to life in ways never seen before. Q: How can I keep up to date on the development progress? A: The best way to stay up to date on development news is by joining the Total War Community Hub, where you can follow and get updates on all the latest action across the franchise. Q: Will this game have blood pack? A: No. We want to immerse you in an authentic recreation of the Middle Ages, so blood will play a key role in making the period feel appropriately authentic.

Total War: WARHAMMER – Lords Of The End Times

Q: Will The End Times be the end for Total War: Warhammer? A: We have more content planned for after the Lords Of The End Times releases. Q: Are you replicating The End Times story? A: Like many of our past releases, we’re taking inspiration from the lore rather than directly translating it. This series has always been about creating a fantasy sandbox that feels uniquely yours, and we want to give you the tools to shape your own story amongst the apocalypse. Q: Who are the other Legendary Lords? A: As we approach next summer’s release, we’ll start revealing the other famous and infamous Legendary Lords who will join Nagash within the pack. Q: Will I have to own Total War: WARHAMMER I, II or III to play? A: No. You can simply purchase one of the four new Legendary Lords and you’ll be ready to conquer the apocalypse. Q: When will we hear more about the content? A: We’ll return with more information about the content in Spring 2026. Q: What are Cataclysmic Events? A: Cataclysmic events or 'Devastation' is what we are using to describe the changes to the campaign map seen during the showcase. We have plans for multiple ways to impact the campaign map and allow you to 'devastate' the land.

WARCORE:

Q: Will all future projects use Warcore? A: All major future releases will use the new Warcore engine, but certain projects, such as Total War: WARHAMMER III will continue to use the current engine. Q: Why didn’t you upgrade the engine sooner? A: Total War runs on a custom engine, so upgrades are very resource intensive, involving major redevelopment and testing. Instead of rushing, we invested time to ensure the upgrade would deliver meaningful improvements without disrupting our teams and projects. Q: Why do you continue to use a proprietary engine? A: We continue to use a proprietary engine because it’s tailored to the unique needs of Total War. It gives us full control over features, performance, and scalability, allowing us to create the complex systems that define the series. Q: Will future games perform better? A: The new engine brings richer visuals and more dynamic gameplay systems, delivering noticeable improvements - while preserving the classic Total War style that fans know and love.

THE GAME AWARDS:

Q: What time will the new unannounced title be shown? A: We don’t have specific times we can share, but we encourage everyone to tune into the event from 7.30pm EST / 4.30 pm PST on December 11th or 12.30am GMT / 8.30am CST / 9.30am JST on December 12th. Q: How can I watch? A: Watch the action unfold via The Game Awards official channels: YouTube, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video. Click here for more information. — The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/4312dd46ebdc286f1d48b45dbaf3253c67e78b48.jpg Total War Community, An exciting new era is upon us. Join us on December 4th, 4pm GMT for the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase – a special video presentation celebrating exciting new projects across historical and fantasy Total war. This showcase will be your front seat to see what we’ve been eagerly building behind the scenes. Across the franchise, we’re working on a variety of projects that span different settings and stages of development and now we finally get to share some of them with you. Wherever you are in the world, we can’t wait for you to tune in and be part of it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/70de51381aa4dc88a0d9ddc308d88452edaddbfb.jpg You can watch the 25th Anniversary Showcase on our official channels:

• Total War Official YouTube Channel
• Total War Official Twitch Channel
• Total War Official BiliBili Channel

Or alternatively, tune in for the excitement of live reactions with your favourite creators and media sites who will be co-streaming the event. 25 years of Total War have led to this moment, but this is just the beginning. Ready your popcorn, and we’ll see you at the showcase. – The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/dc4b5560922d95b089bbb1e29452fc9258cc4eba.png The Total War Franchise Sale is now on until 11th December, with up to 80% selected Total War titles. It's the perfect chance to grab that game you've been eyeing up! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 11th December @ 10AM PST/6PM GMT

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Leaves are falling, and so are our prices! From today until the 6th of October, get up to 80% off a selection of Total War titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 6th October @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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🕙 Sale ends 4th September @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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Greetings generals!

They say Rome wasn't built in a day - or was it? 🤔 we sat down for a chat with some of Total War: ROME's original devs to find out!

Stay tuned for more ROME era bits and pieces over the next couple of weeks as part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations!

— The Total War Team

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/b086637fdc2a1474628b168d24ea29c547d008a4.png Greetings! The Steam Summer Sale is so hot right now! From today until 10th of July, grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 10th July @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/20e2c5ed47308cfa8cb3345b14240fcfa54e9356.png ​Greetings, Total War fans!   Decorate your screens and celebrate 25 years of Total War with a fancy new wallpaper.   Head to the CA Community rewards section, and get this exclusive Anniversary Wallpaper now! — The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/8982a9503e608a57a62b678ca8eb8a8da818f00b.png Hey folks! The Total War Historical Franchise Sale is now live across Steam! From today until June 26th, grab up to 75% off a selection of historical Total War titles. 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends 26th June @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/be39422cd27a3116b3ce77f4d8e689be00aaaa91.png Hey Total War fans, 25 years ago, in a small one room office just down the road from where I write this message, Total War was born. The vision was rooted in a love for both history and strategy gaming, with the aim of seamlessly mixing the best parts of grand strategy and real-time tactical battles into a single experience where you truly felt like the commander of a vast empire. During those early years Total War’s identity formed. The team were focused on authentic recreations of the most pivotal moments in human history from the Age of Antiquity through to the emergence of the great naval empires. As the genre evolved and our teams changed, we expanded into new territory by leaping into the fantastical; meticulously recreating Games Workshop’s iconic Warhammer World as a truly unique strategy experience. There have been triumphs and tribulations throughout the years, and we’re honoured and humbled to be one of the few video game franchises that get the chance to celebrate such a huge milestone. Without your support this would never have been possible – so a massive thank you from all of us on this special day! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/812d90ece1ee1c37fbff348098652ce711c15ce2.jpg Some of you may remember from my update last year that we had plans to celebrate this anniversary in a meaningful way. Our teams are hard at work fine tuning a program of content that not only shines a light on past games but builds the foundation for us to begin revealing what we have planned for the future of Total War. And yes, this means the reveal of new games and content. 25 years of Total War will begin with a look back at our legacy. Taking place from August until the end of November, we’ll journey through each series that has been released since 2000. Expect content like retrospective video interviews, developer livestreams, sales across our entire catalogue, as well as fantasy and historical multiplayer tournaments. We also want to make this a celebration you can get involved in, so we'll be hosting giveaway competitions, inviting you to ask questions of our developers, as well as spotlighting your favourite mods and content creators who have helped make the Total War community what it is today. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/b6e5e77e23906595528f385a024b26b119fbd6cc.jpg Beyond celebrating the past, we plan on welcoming the future of Total War in a big way. Behind the scenes, we’re in the early stages of producing the Total War: 25th Anniversary Showcase, the first video presentation of its kind in our history. Taking place in early December, this show will unveil the new games that you can expect to play in the near and distant future, as well as introduce you to the development teams making them. We’ll have more details to share as we approach the end of the year, but whether you’re a fantasy or history fan, there will be plenty to enjoy! Alongside all of this will be more WARHAMMER III content. Patch 6.2 arrives next week with a focus on Magical Items, Tides of Torment's third and final faction will be revealed in July, and we'll unveil some long-awaited content at the anniversary showcase. It's incredible to think that this series is now in its ninth year, and we look forward to sharing what we have planned for the future. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/bc0af97b03b074b0aca1cb9053540cac1eca4871.jpg What’s especially important to me this year is celebrating everyone who has made Total War what it is today. This includes all of you reading this message who have helped create the best community in gaming. Whether you’re playing our games for thousands of hours, watching our trailers, submitting bug feedback, or commenting on our socials, all of this has helped us build a game we all love. It also takes an army of passionate and talented staff to take our games from concept to completion. Many of them talk about growing up with Total War; how it gave them an interest in history or the deep lore of Warhammer, and how it created a desire for them to work at Creative Assembly. They’re fans making the game they love, and I want to thank each and every one of them, past and present, for their contribution to making this milestone possible. We hope you’re excited for the future. Happy anniversary to you all, — Roger Collum, Vice President of Total War {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/6c60f48ca9e3596a90de8949ddad412389e63e62.jpg For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/76cf8d1444e8b5ace5088d3c5880d6cef0cdc5c3.png To arms, Generals! The Steam Wargames Fest Sale has arrived! From today until May 5th, grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War historical titles! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ Whether you're ready to rally the Roman troops or eager to expand your empire in Ancient China, this is a great time to grab a deal!

🕙 Sale ends 5th May @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40162847/4b14ef5c2ebe68711fa45e2cf52ff4551baafe9a.png The Steam Spring Sale is here! From now until 20th March grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War: WARHAMMER and historical titles! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/594570/Total_War_WARHAMMER_II/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/364360/Total_War_WARHAMMER https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ Whether you're a Total War veteran, a newcomer to the series, or simply want to complete your collection, this is the perfect opportunity to grab a deal!

🕙 Sale ends Thursday, March 20th @ 6PM GMT/11AM PT

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Total War: ROME REMASTERED patch 2.0.4 is now available via a beta branch on Steam.

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Patch 2.0.4 is heavily focused on improving and expanding modding capabilities. It also includes UI/UX changes, minor AI improvements, localisation fixes, and further quality of life improvements. 2.0.4 is the final planned feature patch for ROME REMASTERED. We will continue to support the game with minor stability and compatibility patches as required. In order to opt in to the Beta: • Right-click on Total War: ROME REMASTERED in your Steam library • Click Properties and click the Betas tab • In the drop-down menu, select the public_beta_2.0.4 option • Close the window and your build will automatically update

UI/UX

● Added Toggle Menu functionality in replays, allowing players to enable/disable UI elements ● Added full-size Unit and Building Details panels ● Added region names beneath settlement tags ● Added current population and public order information to the Captured Settlement screen ● Added a “Previously Seen” Fog of War stage to the minimap ● Added Religion percentages to settlement icon tooltips ● Settlement religion in non-player settlements is now visible if population loyalty is visible (e.g. if a player’s Spy is present) ● Added tooltips specifying if characters or settlements are Rebels ● Added Rebel portraits for Roman Rebels ● Improved how units in the Unit Card Bar are ordered when grouping/ungrouping ● Improved visibility of Construction and Recruitment requirements for all buildings and units ● The Classic Camera Field Of View now matches the original game ● Reduced various minor instances of text clipping ● Various other minor UI/UX improvements

Gameplay

Factions

● When playing as a Roman faction, the shared fog of war now correctly disables at the start of the Roman Civil War, giving each faction their own individual Fog of War Religion ● Fixed an issue with Rebel settlements defaulting to the dominant world religion, resulting in consistent, extremely low public order

General Gameplay

● Achievements are no longer disabled if mods are enabled ● Fixed the trigger for the achievement 'My Trade Goods Bring all the Boys to the Yard' ● Fixed an issue where Rebel Merchants would inadvertently generate income for the settlement they were residing in ● Assassins can now queue movement orders for the next turn after completing an action ● Armies can no longer construct sap points unless they have units present that can use them ● Improved and simplified ram outlines and hitboxes

Sound

● Improved pre-battle speech elements and fixed issues with delays before cheering ● Fixed an issue with audio ducking when battles were paused ● Fixed an issue where units would say 'orders completed' when given invalid orders

Campaign

● Added functionality for cycling through multiple family trees within a faction ● Fixed an issue where AI factions would request trade agreements when a trade embargo was established

Battle

● Fort layouts are now consistent rather than randomly generated per-battle ● Improved drawing and placement of units in enclosed areas ● Users can no longer select invalid formations ● Improved pathing when choosing the first point on a path ● Altered conditions for stopping a charge, improving units’ ability to close gaps on enemies ● Minor improvements to a number of aspects of wall pathing logic ● Optimised the grouping algorithm for units on walls ● Implemented new algorithm to improve AI task assignment ● Improved AI for units defending walls, allowing better threat recognition ● Improved pathing logic for attacking siege towers ● Fixed issues with units climbing siege towers while being attacked ● Improved consistency of attacking AI, making AI units more likely to pursue the same objectives rather than switching ● Improved pathing for units passing through gates ● Improved Infantry AI to prevent them from chasing Cavalry units that are impossible to catch ● Adjusted barb_town_pathfinding.cas to make paths slightly wider ● Improved defending artillery AI to relocate and keep targets in range ● Enemy AI is now more dynamic when defending a settlement plaza ● In settlements with no walls, AI now considers the areas within and without settlement boundaries as the same, improving AI behaviour in these scenarios ● Improved AI unit facing direction when defending junctions ● Units now move around rams rather than run into them

Crash Fixes

● Fixed a number of high-frequency crashes ● Improved multiplayer stability

Modding

New UX Features

○ Better support for displaying negative capabilities in the UI ■ +/- now displays correctly based on the value provided, preventing display errors such as “... bonus: +-5” ○ Added functionality to specify custom loading screens per map / location in the descr_battle.txt or custom_locations.txt files ○ Added functionality to use hex values in UX .pos files for font colours ■ E.g. "font_colour": "#0a85ab", ○ Added functionality to display conditional strings in various information panels, tooltips, and the Building Browser, meaning complex item requirements can be more clearly displayed ○ Added the ability to define the max line count for multiline strings in .pos files

Factions

● Lifted previous hardcoded limits on faction numbers, allowing for a virtually unlimited number of factions ● Added support for multiple superfactions ○ Superfactions have their own shared line of sight, dictated by the superfaction leader ○ Senate superfaction now supports more than 3 child members ○ Added options for superfactions inside the descr_strat data file ○ Various minor improvements to superfaction logic, e.g. how outlawed factions are handled ● Improvements to Loyalty & Shadow Factions (e.g. the Western Roman Rebels are a shadow faction of the Western Roman Empire) ○ Simplified shadowing so that shadowed factions do not automatically shadow back ○ Added functionality for shadowed factions to have captain portraits ○ Player factions can now trigger shadow faction switchback (e.g. defeating the Western Roman Empire as the Western Roman Rebels results in the player becoming the former) ○ Improved behaviour of shadow faction resurrection (e.g. resurrected shadow factions receive 1.5x of the revolting settlement’s income up front, generated leaders inherit the religion of their current settlement) ● Emergent faction improvements ○ Added modding functionality for previously hard-coded emergent factions ○ All factions can now be emergent or re_emergent ○ Added a new sub-script to control when emergent factions are triggered (e.g. at end of turn, settlement capture, or a revolt) ○ Various minor improvements to emergent faction logic ● Added functionality allowing ai_do_not_attack_faction to target multiple factions ● Rebel subfactions can now have their own custom faction logos to matching banners (as in cosmetically rebel factions, not shadow factions) ● Rebel factions can now have functioning family trees ● Faction aggression can now be set in descr_strat (similar to faction_relationships and core_attitudes, ranges from 0-1000) ● Various minor improvements to Faction behaviour ○ Rebel and normal banner icons are now combined into the same array, facilitating easier attachment to faction definitions ○ Added a new descr_sm_faction_icons file to facilitate adding faction icons into the sprite sheet post-initialisation ○ Removed the greener gaul hardcode (this can now be changed in descr_sm_factions.txt) ○ Added the Rebel type to admirals

Culture

● Lifted previous hardcoded limits, adding support for a virtually unlimited number of cultures ● Added functionality to control Roman Faction AI Assists via data files ● Added functionality to specify barbarian-like cultures without needing a single culture named “barbarian” ● Various other minor fixes and improvements

Religion

● Lifted previous hardcoded limits, adding support for a virtually unlimited numbers of religions ● Religions can now specify a group ● Religions can now have different unrest multipliers against other religions ● Added functionality to define unrest levels relative to the settlement population ● Updated appropriate UX & data files to allow for extra religions ○ Reformatted the religion file to facilitate easier maintenance ○ Changed every instance of the religion pips from the sprite sheet to use external TGAs ○ Religions with no influence can now be hidden from the Settlement Religion panel ○ Modified the Settlement Religion panel to allow scrolling when more than 3 religions are defined, and leave empty spaces when fewer than 3 are present in a settlement ○ Religions can now automatically generate an associated trait for themselves if one does not already exist ○ The Settlement Religion panel always shows the dominant religion, not the official religion; assuming these differ, the official religion is shown in a tooltip alongside the reason (i.e. set by temple or by the Governor). ● Added new religious conditions for buildings ● Added a log_conversion_calc command line option to log end-of-turn settlement religious conversion to the command line ● Expanded Traits & Followers to allow for more than one religious effect ● Various minor improvements

Buildings

● Lifted previous hardcoded limits, adding support for a virtually unlimited numbers of buildings ● Added functionality for the building_factions condition to be used for upgrade lines, recruitment lines and in the upgrades block ● Added functionality for grouping buildings into multiple groups of mutual exclusivity ● Added functionality for new Religion-based conditions ● Added functionality for recruitment limits on all agent types, modifiable through building effects ● Added ai_destruction_hint option to building definitions to improve AI logic for destroying buildings ● Removed limit of 32 effects per building level ● Added can_player_effect_this allowing checks if players can ever influence a condition ● Replaced the implicit "temple" type, which prevented building multiple temples, with a system of tags and the no_building_tagged condition ● Added a factionwide condition to check across the entire faction ● Made unit availability restrictions in building definitions file implicit. If a unit is specified as recruitable it will automatically be restricted to the factions it is available to ● Miscellaneous minor fixes and improvements

Combat_V Effects

Modified Combat_V attributes to make them more flexible and remove limitations on the potential of other additions (e.g. culture and factions). ● Added functionality for using dummy values after NUMBER_OF_ATTRIBUTE_TYPES to keep the UI trait colouring consistent with non-attribute attributes ● Removed old Combat_V attributes from the attribute list and made it it's own category ● Modified how Combat_V bonuses are calculated, so the effect is a sum of the total effects but bounded but the highest/lowest single effect ● Combat_V_Culture effect now supports negative points

Traits and Followers

● Improved Culture support for traits/followers ● Added a MaxAllowed variable to traits, specifying the amount of living characters that can share a trait at any one time ● Added Inherit_chance which allows for traits to be potentially inherited by a character's children (range between 0-1) General Gameplay ● Added mod-accessible toggle for garrisons affecting revolt chance ● Added scorch effects to campaign toggle ● Added an extremely_hardy attribute option to units ● LOD rendering distance of mounts respects DMB defaults

Sound

● Made looping sounds not affect fading status, meaning fades will persist between sound loops ● Improved unit selection of responses/barks when they don't have one specific to them ● Added new sound enums for more generic voice barks for unnamed units

New Campaign Features

● New Settlement Features ○ Squalor & Distance From Capital penalties are now moddable ○ Minimum & Upgrade Population levels are now moddable ○ Major events are now completely moddable (e.g. the Marian Reforms) ○ Religious unrest penalties can now be modded per religion ○ Added functionality to override the default religion of a settlement ○ Added support for per-settlement custom models on the Campaign Map ○ Added functionality allowing settlement names to be used as character surnames ○ Added functionality allowing use of settlement loyalty/public order as a region income multiplier (the happier the population, the larger the multiplier) ● Added functionality for Ambient Models on Campaign Map ○ Added functionality for adding ambient strat map models ○ Added support for ambient objects in SMO soundbank ○ Added resource types and ambient objects to SMO object bank description ● Added functionality to define specific brigand and pirate factions per region ○ Added functionality allowing land-based rebel factions to spawn handler units ○ Setting pirate and brigand spawn rates to 0 disables spawns ● Added functionality for Opaque Fog Of War (which hides undiscovered areas and their terrain completely) ● Added functionality allowing overlapping mercenary pools ● Added functionality for customising unit movement multipliers on the Campaign Map ● Added support for unit-specific AI recruitment bias using recruit_priority_offset

New Battle Features

○ Added functionality for modding Battle AI via data files ■ These values affect which orders the units are given, but not pathfinding/the way orders are carried out ■ These constants can be assigned on a per-faction basis in descr_sm_factions.txt ■ Default AI values are located in descr_battle_ai_personalities.txt file ○ Increased maximum officer allowance from 3 to 9 ○ Added the ability to vary unit models, including based on armour and weapon levels ■ Each unit can now define multiple soldier models in the EDU, and the soldiers will randomly choose between them ■ You can specify armour level and weapon level; if weapon level isn't specified it will be set for all weapon levels ■ A total of 255 unique models can be assigned to a unit across all weapon and armour levels ○ Added a setting tattoo_colour variable per faction ■ E.g. tattoo_colour blue sets tattoo_colour for all factions (i.e. the default), then tattoo_colour gauls gold sets an override for the specified faction ○ Added further Battle Map Sky modding options ■ TrueSky sequences can be modified per climate-season-weather-time combination instead of just weather (said combinations are loaded in from data/feral_descr_truesky.txt)

Enhanced Tweaks Mode - Expose Game Engine Settings For Mods

● Added functionality for importing/exporting game engine variables and loading them in from mods; modders can now export their settings (done at the bottom of the EnhancedTweaks ImGui panel) and then copy the exported file into their mod ● This can be enabled using the command enhanced_tweaks in the Advanced Options text box

Save Games Record Enabled Mods

Active mods are now stored in the save header, and compared against the currently active mods when loaded. There is also new UI and altered the logic to display a confirm/cancel dialog when mods do not match. This allows users to choose whether they want to continue loading a save even with different mods.

Refactored Name Lists for better modding control

Name lists have been disconnected from factions. These can then be linked up to factions, allowing more flexibility on name lists and also better integration with improvements to other areas of the game (e.g. cultures and faction increases). ● Name lists are separate from factions (but temporarily assigned per-faction) ○ This is a future-proofing measure against future character changes to give better modding control ● Added the ability to inherit one name list into another to cut down on duplicates (saving ~2000 lines in the name list file) ● Improved logging for invalid names by virtue of the new and more logical/flexible layout ● Tied using the settlement name as surname to a bool so modders can use it for other character types ● Fixed rebel Merchants all being Roman by correctly setting against their original faction ● Added global indexes for names rather than name list-dependent ones (which could cause issues when moving characters between factions) ● Removed hardcode for female characters not to use surnames Logging Features ● Added new logging mode launch options: ○ Added functionality to log per-settlement religious conversion information ○ Added functionality to hide the entire model mismatch log messages behind the report_model_mismatches command line option ○ Moved verbose skeleton & animation pack logs behind the new verbose_skeletons command line option ● Improved error logging for invalid names ● Increased information for descr_strat file loading ● Logged the TrueSky sequence file being loaded along with the Battle Map parameters to help debug lighting issues in 3D battle maps ● Miscellaneous formating & minor information improvements Scripting Features ○ Added go_to_char command to facilitate the Campaign Map camera centering on specific characters ○ Added scripting commands to alter a region's religious profile ○ Removed unit limits from the create_unit command ○ Added destroy_unit and swap_unit commands to scripting and RomeShell ■ swap_unit is similar to destroy_unit, but takes in a second unit ID when called; relevant unit data is copied (soldiers remaining, experience, weapon/armour level) used to create a new unit ○ Added set_leader and set_heir commands for setting the Faction Leader and Heir ○ Added functionality for factions to be specified in capture_settlement, meaning players can give a captured settlement to an AI faction ○ Added a HasOffice command to check if a character holds a given Senate office ○ Added a MajorEventActive command to check if a given event is active (e.g. Marian Reforms) ○ Added change_character_faction allowing named characters to be moved to another faction ○ Added a new start_turn event trigger for the start of a turn ○ Enabled diplomatic_stance ○ Enabled the faction command line option ○ Added support for local scope access for a number of script and console commands ■ This allows for subbing some of the arguments with "local"; the game will pull the character/settlement/faction from the current script scope (assuming one exists) ■ This allows the provoke rebellion script command to take "local" as an argument to get the settlement that's supposed to revolt from context ■ The exceptions to this are: ● create_unit, which could either refer to the local settlement or local character; use local_settlement and local_character instead ● The change_character_faction command uses local_faction for better clarity in scripting ● The add_income and add_expenditure commands both support local_settlement and local_faction ■ This feature can cause instability, and should be used with care ○ Added store_counter and retrieve_counter commands for adding and extracting counters from local scope ○ Added support for custom, settlement-specific or faction-wide income/expenditure via RomeShell/scripts, which can then displayed in the UI ○ Added functionality to set Senate Standing directly from script ○ Added functionality for set_counter to use another counter instead of a constant value, and added a counter_operation command ○ Added scripting conditions for checking diplomatic status between two factions ■ IsAlly ■ IsProtectorate ■ IsProtector ■ IsSameSuperfaction ○ Added functionality allowing I_CompareCounter to compare two counters, instead of just one counter against one constant ○ Added a return command to facilitate returning a value from a second script ○ Added functionality allowing scripts to create custom news alerts for players with a Yes/No prompt and pass the result back into the script. ○ Additional Miscellaneous Improvements

RomeShell Features

○ Added support for pasting clipboard into RomeShell ○ Added functionality for displaying whether achievements are enabled or not (and if disabled, why) ○ Added the ability to middle mouse scroll when RomeShell is in focus ○ Added verify_building_units to facilitate checking for duplicate units in buildings ○ Added a number of previous scripting-only commands to RomeShell ■ Fixed issues with the faction command line option not working ○ The DocuDaemon file in preferences folder now lists all accepted commands for easy reference

Fixed issues loading specific assets from mod folders

● Added functionality allowing campaign trees to be loaded in from mods ● Added functionality allowing burn ground types to be loaded from mods ● Added functionality allowing Bridge models to be loaded from mods ● Fixed texture path exists logic for mods ● Item files are only regenerated when needed

Crash Fixes

○ Fixed the Cloned Characters crash-to-desktop from original Rome: Total War

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