Alright, legionnaires! Dust off your sandals and sharpen your gladii, because a massive update has just dropped for the portable version of true strategy classic: ROME: Total War mobile!
Feral Interactive, those wizards of mobile ports, have unleashed the “Imperium Update,” and it’s bringing some serious improvements to the battlefield. If you’ve been commanding legions on your iOS or Android device, you’re in for a treat.
What’s new in the Imperium Update?
Think of this update as a complete overhaul, bringing the original 2016 Total War Mobile release in line with the slick controls and features we’ve seen in Feral’s more recent releases like Total War: MEDIEVAL II and EMPIRE.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Enhanced Controls:
- Say goodbye to clunky maneuvers! The update introduces Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, giving you pinpoint control over your troops.
- Ever fumble complex orders? Command Slowdown kicks in when things get hectic, allowing you to execute those crucial tactical decisions with precision.
- Keyboard and Mouse Support:
- That’s right! iPad and Android users can now hook up their keyboards and mice for a more traditional Total War experience. This is a game-changer for those seeking maximum control.
- Gameplay and Balance Improvements:
- Feral has dug deep, tweaking and polishing every aspect of the game. Expect a smoother, more balanced experience across the board.
- And More!
- For the full, glorious list of changes, head over to the Feral Interactive website.
The good news doesn’t stop there. Feral has also announced that the Imperium Update will be rolling out to the standalone expansions, Barbarian Invasion and Alexander, next week. So, those of you conquering beyond the Roman borders, your time is coming!
ROME: Total War mobile steps it up
ROME: Total War is a titan of the strategy genre, so to see it receiving such a substantial update on mobile is fantastic. It also shows that even older titles can be modernized and improved.
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The Imperium Update is available now for ROME: Total War on the App Store and Google Play Store. So, what are you waiting for? Rally your legions and conquer the mobile world! And keep an eye out for the Barbarian Invasion and Alexander updates next week.
What are your thoughts on this update? Are you ready to dive back into the world of Roman conquest? Let us know in the comments below!
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