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|cover = Total War Rome II - cover.jpg | |cover = Total War Rome II - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly Sofia|DLC}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Warscape}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Warscape}} | ||
− | |release dates= | + | |release dates= |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 3, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 3, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 16, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 16, 2014}} | ||
− | |||
|steam appid = 214950 | |steam appid = 214950 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = total-war-rome-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Total War: Rome II | |wikipedia = Total War: Rome II | ||
+ | |winehq = 15476 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Total War}} | {{Series|Total War}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/articles.html/_/news/port-report-total-war-rome-ii-r74 Port Report] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.totalwar.com/home Official site] for the series | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.totalwar.com/forumdisplay.php/134-Total-War-Rome-II Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://forums.totalwar.com/forumdisplay.php/134-Total-War-Rome-II Official forum] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{mm}} [https://support.sega.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/200580731-Total-War-ROME-II Official support page] |
+ | {{mm}} [http://totalwar.wikia.com/wiki/Total_War_Wiki Total War Wiki] - A wiki for the series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.twcenter.net/ Total War Center] - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://us.download-store.sega.com/eshop/total-war/rome-2-3418.html | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://us.download-store.sega.com/eshop/total-war/rome-2-3418.html | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id913948906 | MacApp | Emperor Edition | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1389-1 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id913948906 | MacApp | Emperor Edition. | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All Windows versions require | + | {{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not support multiplayer, mods or additional DLC.<ref name="Mac App Store">{{store link|MacApp|id913948906|Mac App Store - Total War: Rome II - Emperor Edition}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting Up|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Download the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?680538-PFM-3-5-0-Attila-support Package File Manager] and extract it in a new folder. | # Download the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?680538-PFM-3-5-0-Attila-support Package File Manager] and extract it in a new folder. | ||
# Open <code>PackFileManager.exe</code>, select '''Cancel''' on the very first prompt. | # Open <code>PackFileManager.exe</code>, select '''Cancel''' on the very first prompt. | ||
− | # On the second prompt find the '''R2TW''' | + | # On the second prompt find the main '''R2TW''' installation folder, after selecting it click the '''OK''' button and skip the next prompt. |
− | # Select '''Yes''' | + | # Select '''Yes''' if asked to decode the database files. |
# Under '''Game''', check if '''R2TW''' is selected. | # Under '''Game''', check if '''R2TW''' is selected. | ||
# Under '''Options''', select '''CA Packs Are Read Only''', then choose '''I'm not afraid, coward!''' | # Under '''Options''', select '''CA Packs Are Read Only''', then choose '''I'm not afraid, coward!''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Under '''File''', '''Open CA pack''', select <code>movies.pack</code> | # Under '''File''', '''Open CA pack''', select <code>movies.pack</code> | ||
− | # {{key|Double Click}} on <code>movies.pack</code> in order to expand the list. | + | # {{key|Double Click}} on <code>movies.pack</code> and <code>movies</code> in order to expand the list. |
− | # Select the desired file, then push | + | # Select the desired file, then push {{key|Delete}} in order to erase it. Delete the following files. |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
intel_logo_english.bik | intel_logo_english.bik | ||
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sega_logo_sting_hd.bik | sega_logo_sting_hd.bik | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | 4. Push | + | 4. Push {{key|Ctrl|S}} in order to save any new changes. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Due to the large amount of files saving might take up to a minute. | {{ii}} Due to the large amount of files saving might take up to a minute. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Splash Screen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Under '''File''', '''Open CA pack''', select <code>local.pack</code> | # Under '''File''', '''Open CA pack''', select <code>local.pack</code> | ||
# While in the list {{key|Double Click}} on <code>local.pack</code> and navigate to <code>local.pack\ui\frontend ui\loadingscreen</code> | # While in the list {{key|Double Click}} on <code>local.pack</code> and navigate to <code>local.pack\ui\frontend ui\loadingscreen</code> | ||
− | # Select <code>legal.dds</code>, then push | + | # Select <code>legal.dds</code>, then push {{key|Delete}} to erase it. |
− | # Push | + | # Push {{key|Ctrl|S}} in order to save any new changes. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Modify camera edge scroll delay=== | ===Modify camera edge scroll delay=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify edge scroll delay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\scripts</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|appdata}}\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\scripts</code> | ||
# Open <code>preferences.script.txt</code> | # Open <code>preferences.script.txt</code> | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\scripts\preferences.script.txt|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\The Creative Assembly\Attila\}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\save_games\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Rome2 game settings.jpg|General settings.}} | {{Image|Rome2 game settings.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = |
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
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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> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Minimum resolution is 1024x768.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/214950/</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
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|vsync notes = Double buffered. | |vsync notes = Double buffered. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Rome2 control settings.jpg|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Rome2 control settings.jpg|Control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |button prompts | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Rome2 audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Rome2 audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Rome2 voice settings.jpg|Voice settings.}} | {{Image|Rome2 voice settings.jpg|Voice settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, and effect sliders | |separate volume notes = Master, music, speech, and effect sliders | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 Discrete. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/12/rome-2-total-war-dx9-3d-vision-fix.html | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See Helix Mod fix: [http://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 = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest = | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = <ref>[http://blogs.sega.com/2013/06/18/e3-2013-total-war-rome-ii-qa/ SEGA Blog | E3 2013 – Total War: Rome II Q&A]</ref> |
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/0/864978762449808068/ LAN offline :: Total War: ROME II General Discussions]</ref> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crashes after changing settings in-game=== | ===Crashes after changing settings in-game=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings from the main menu|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Mouse cursor not bound to game window=== | ===Mouse cursor not bound to game window=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Download [http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. | # Download [http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. | ||
# Open CursorLockSetup.exe | # Open CursorLockSetup.exe | ||
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{{Image|Rome_2_campaign_camera_control_fix_using_EditSF.png|Campaign camera control fix using EditSF}} | {{Image|Rome_2_campaign_camera_control_fix_using_EditSF.png|Campaign camera control fix using EditSF}} | ||
{{ii}} Mouse and keyboard camera controls no longer function. | {{ii}} Mouse and keyboard camera controls no longer function. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=EditSF CAMPAIGN_CAMERA_MANAGER|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/0/864979455565043371/</ref>|fix= | |
# Download [http://optimate.dl.sourceforge.net/project/packfilemanager/EditSF/EditSF%201.0.7.zip EditSF] | # Download [http://optimate.dl.sourceforge.net/project/packfilemanager/EditSF/EditSF%201.0.7.zip EditSF] | ||
# Open affected savegame | # Open affected savegame | ||
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# Save and reload the savegame from Rome 2 | # Save and reload the savegame from Rome 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reload unaffected earlier save game|ref=<ref name="steamcommunity.com"/>}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Unable to click any menus=== | ===Unable to click any menus=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any AutoHotkey scripts affecting the mouse|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
− | + | ||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP, Vista | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
− | |minCPU = 2 GHz Intel Dual Core | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz Intel Dual Core / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 35 GB | |minHD = 35 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 3 | |minSM = 3 | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution | ||
|recOS = 7, 8 | |recOS = 7, 8 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-2xxx series |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 1024 MB | |recVRAM = 1024 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
+ | |recother = 1920 x 1080 screen resolution | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 04:58, 23 May 2020
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 |
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Creative Assembly usually release beta-testing patch here
- Most issues with the game since release have been fixed.
General information
- Port Report
- Official site for the series
- Official forum
- Official support page
- Total War Wiki - A wiki for the series
- 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 | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
Emperor Edition. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | Emperor Edition. | |||
Steam |
Version differences
- The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not support multiplayer, mods or additional DLC.[1]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Setting Up[citation needed] |
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Videos[citation needed] |
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intel_logo_english.bik intro.bik sega_logo_sting_hd.bik 4. Push Ctrl+S in order to save any new changes. Notes
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod fix: DirectX 9, DirectX 11. |
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 |
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
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 GHz Intel Dual Core / 2.6 GHz Intel Single 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 |
1024 MB 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
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/214950/
- ↑ Tested by Pharnaces
- ↑ SEGA Blog | E3 2013 – Total War: Rome II Q&A
- ↑ LAN offline :: Total War: ROME II General Discussions
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/0/864979455565043371/