Difference between revisions of "Total War: Rome II"
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|wikipedia = Total War: Rome II | |wikipedia = Total War: Rome II | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The game launched in a noticably buggy state, but most issues have been fixed since. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/blog/features/port-reports/port-report-total-war-rome-ii-r74/ Port Report] |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-legacy/forums/47-rome-series Official forums] |
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{{mm}} [https://support.sega.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/200580731-Total-War-ROME-II Official support page] | {{mm}} [https://support.sega.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/200580731-Total-War-ROME-II Official support page] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.twcenter.net/ Total War Center] - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community | {{mm}} [http://www.twcenter.net/ Total War Center] - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1389-1 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1389-1 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://us.download-store.sega.com/eshop/total-war/rome-2-3418.html | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id913948906 | MacApp | Emperor Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id913948906 | MacApp | Emperor Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Minimum resolution is 1024x768.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/214950/</ref> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Minimum resolution is 1024x768.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/214950/|title=store.steampowered.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MLAA]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Pharnaces|Pharnaces]]</ref> | |antialiasing notes = [[MLAA]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Pharnaces|Pharnaces]]</ref> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Double buffered. | |vsync notes = Double buffered. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.<ref> | + | |lan play notes = Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/0/864978762449808068/|title=LAN offline :: Total War: ROME II General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See Helix Mod fix: [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See Helix Mod fix: [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/12/rome-2-total-war-dx9-3d-vision-fix.html DirectX 9], [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/06/totalwarrome-2-dx11-3dmigoto-fix-by.html DirectX 11]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 14:10, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Creative Assembly | |
DLC | Creative Assembly Sofia |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Warscape | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 3, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | September 16, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Menu-based, Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, TBS |
Themes | Classical, Historical |
Series | Total War |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Shogun: Total War | 2000 |
Medieval: Total War | 2002 |
Rome: Total War | 2004 |
Medieval II: Total War | 2006 |
Empire: Total War | 2009 |
Napoleon: Total War | 2010 |
Total War: Shogun 2 | 2011 |
Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai | 2012 |
Total War Battles: Shogun | 2012 |
Total War: Rome II | 2013 |
Total War: Attila | 2015 |
Total War Battles: Kingdom | 2015 |
Total War: Warhammer (series) | |
Total War: Arena | Cancelled |
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia | 2018 |
Total War: Three Kingdoms | 2019 |
A Total War Saga: Troy | 2020 |
Total War: Rome Remastered | 2021 |
Total War: Pharaoh | 2023 |
Total War: Rome II is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS and TBS game in the Total War series.
The game launched in a noticably buggy state, but most issues have been fixed since.
General information
- Port Report
- Official forums
- Official support page
- Total War Center - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Emperor Edition. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Emperor Edition. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Emperor Edition. |
Version differences
- The Emperor Edition includes the base game, the Seleucid Empire Faction Pack, and the Baktria Faction.
- The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not support multiplayer, mods or additional DLC.[1]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Greek States Culture Pack | ||
Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack | ||
Seleucid Empire Faction Pack | Included with Emperor Edition. | |
Blood and Gore (a.k.a. Bloodpack) | ||
Caesar in Gaul Campaign Pack | ||
Baktria Faction (a.k.a. Coat Rack) | Included with Emperor Edition. | |
Beasts of War Unit Pack | ||
Hannibal at the Gates | ||
Pirates and Raiders Culture Pack | ||
Daughters of Mars Unit Pack | ||
Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack | ||
Imperator Augustus Campaign Pack | Free. | |
Wrath of Sparta Campaign Pack | ||
Massilia Faction | Included with the Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack. | |
Empire Divided Campaign Pack | ||
Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack | ||
Rise of the Republic Campaign Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Setting Up[citation needed] |
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Videos[citation needed] |
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Splash Screen[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Modify camera edge scroll delay
Modify edge scroll delay[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\scripts\preferences.script.txt HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\The Creative Assembly\Attila\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214950/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\save_games\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214950/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Minimum resolution is 1024x768.[2] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless while playing in Windowed at the Desktop's resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Trilinear, and anisotropic filtering (2-16 samples). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MLAA.[3] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, and effect sliders | |
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 Discrete. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
- The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not include any form of multiplayer.[1]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | [4] | ||
LAN play | Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[5] | ||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod fix: DirectX 9, DirectX 11. |
Issues fixed
Crashes after changing settings in-game
Change settings from the main menu[citation needed] |
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Mouse cursor not bound to game window
CursorLock[citation needed] |
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Campaign camera no longer controllable
- Mouse and keyboard camera controls no longer function.
EditSF CAMPAIGN_CAMERA_MANAGER[6] |
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Reload unaffected earlier save game[6] |
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Disable any AutoHotkey scripts affecting the mouse[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c, 10, 11 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core 2 GHz Intel Dual Core |
Intel Core i5-2xxx series |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 screen resolution |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/214950/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mac App Store - Total War: Rome II - Emperor Edition
- ↑ store.steampowered.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tested by Pharnaces
- ↑ SEGA Blog | E3 2013 – Total War: Rome II Q&A
- ↑ LAN offline :: Total War: ROME II General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/0/864979455565043371/