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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly}}
 
{{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}}
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{{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}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|total-war-rome-ii|76}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|total-war-rome-ii|72}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time, Turn-based}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Menu-based, Multiple select, Point and select}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS, TBS}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Classical, Historical}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Total War}}
 
|steam appid  = 214950
 
|steam appid  = 214950
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side = 212301,243660,258270,258580,259800,261050,261620,267180,267630,273380,273381,297830,297831,311380,327280,330340,694880,792520,850010
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|hltb        = 10547
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 65903
 
|wikipedia    = Total War: Rome II
 
|wikipedia    = Total War: Rome II
 
|winehq      = 15476
 
|winehq      = 15476
 +
|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Total War}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} Creative Assembly usually release beta-testing patch [http://forums.totalwar.com/forumdisplay.php/154-Total-War-ROME-II-Patch-testing here]
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} Most issues with the game since release have been fixed.
+
 
 +
|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/page/articles.html/_/news/port-report-total-war-rome-ii-r74 Port Report]
+
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/blog/features/port-reports/port-report-total-war-rome-ii-r74/ Port Report]
−
{{mm}} [https://www.totalwar.com/home Official site] for the series
+
{{mm}} [https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-legacy/forums/47-rome-series Official forums]
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.totalwar.com/forumdisplay.php/134-Total-War-Rome-II Official forum]
 
 
{{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://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}} [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]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| publisher | http://us.download-store.sega.com/eshop/total-war/rome-2-3418.html | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1389-1 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| GMG | total-war-rome-ii-emperor | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id913948906 | MacApp | Emperor Edition | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam | Emperor Edition. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214950 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} 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.<ref name="Mac App Store">{{store link|MacApp|id913948906|Mac App Store - Total War: Rome II - Emperor Edition}}</ref>
 
{{--}} 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>
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row | Greek States Culture Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Seleucid Empire Faction Pack | Included with Emperor Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Blood and Gore (a.k.a. Bloodpack) | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Caesar in Gaul Campaign Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Baktria Faction (a.k.a. Coat Rack) | Included with Emperor Edition. | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Beasts of War Unit Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Hannibal at the Gates | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Pirates and Raiders Culture Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Daughters of Mars Unit Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Imperator Augustus Campaign Pack | Free. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Wrath of Sparta Campaign Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Massilia Faction | Included with the Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Empire Divided Campaign Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row | Rise of the Republic Campaign Pack | | Windows }}
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===[[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           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Rome2 game settings.jpg|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Rome2 game settings.jpg|General settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen 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>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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|anisotropic notes          = Trilinear, and anisotropic filtering (2-16 samples).
 
|anisotropic notes          = Trilinear, and anisotropic filtering (2-16 samples).
 
|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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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Rome2 control settings.jpg|Control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Rome2 control settings.jpg|Control settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==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 settings
+
{{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
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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  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{ii}} The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not include any form of multiplayer.<ref name="Mac App Store"/>
 +
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = false
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|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            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|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 players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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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: [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].
+
|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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|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale        =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
−
}}
 
−
 
−
==Network==
 
−
{{ii}} The Mac App Store version (Emperor Edition) does not include any form of multiplayer.<ref name="Mac App Store"/>
 
−
 
−
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
−
|local play          = false
 
−
|local play players  =
 
−
|local play modes    =
 
−
|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            = false
 
−
|lan play players    =
 
−
|lan play modes      =
 
−
|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 players  =
 
−
|online play modes    =
 
−
|online play notes    =
 
−
|asynchronous        =
 
−
|asynchronous notes  =
 
−
}}{{Network/Connections
 
−
|matchmaking        =
 
−
|matchmaking notes  =
 
−
|p2p                =
 
−
|p2p notes          =
 
−
|dedicated          =
 
−
|dedicated notes    =
 
−
|self-hosting      =
 
−
|self-hosting notes =
 
−
|direct ip          =
 
−
|direct ip notes    =
 
−
}}{{Network/Ports
 
−
|tcp  =
 
−
|udp  =
 
−
|upnp =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mouse cursor not bound to game window===
 
===Mouse cursor not bound to game window===
 
{{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Download [http://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock].
+
# Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock].
 
# Open CursorLockSetup.exe
 
# Open CursorLockSetup.exe
 
# Shortcut > User mode
 
# Shortcut > User mode
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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    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP, Vista
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista
−
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Intel Dual Core / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core
+
|minCPU  = 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core
 +
|minCPU2  = 2 GHz Intel Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 35 GB
 
|minHD    = 35 GB
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-2xxx series
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-2xxx series
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
−
|recVRAM  = 1024 MB
+
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11

Latest revision as of 14:10, 4 February 2024

Total War: Rome II
Total War: Rome II cover
Developers
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
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Total War: Rome II on IGDB
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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
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Windows
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 Emperor Edition.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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 Emperor Edition.
Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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 Emperor Edition.
macOS (OS X)

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
Greek States Culture Pack
Windows
Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack
Windows
Seleucid Empire Faction Pack Included with Emperor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Blood and Gore (a.k.a. Bloodpack)
Windows
Caesar in Gaul Campaign Pack
Windows
Baktria Faction (a.k.a. Coat Rack) Included with Emperor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Beasts of War Unit Pack
Windows
Hannibal at the Gates
Windows
Pirates and Raiders Culture Pack
Windows
Daughters of Mars Unit Pack
Windows
Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack
Windows
Imperator Augustus Campaign Pack Free.
Windows
Wrath of Sparta Campaign Pack
Windows
Massilia Faction Included with the Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack.
Windows
Empire Divided Campaign Pack
Windows
Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack
Windows
Rise of the Republic Campaign Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Setting Up[citation needed]
  1. Download the Package File Manager and extract it in a new folder.
  2. Open PackFileManager.exe, select Cancel on the very first prompt.
  3. On the second prompt find the main R2TW installation folder, after selecting it click the OK button and skip the next prompt.
  4. Select Yes if asked to decode the database files.
  5. Under Game, check if R2TW is selected.
  6. Under Options, select CA Packs Are Read Only, then choose I'm not afraid, coward!
Videos[citation needed]
  1. Under File, Open CA pack, select movies.pack
  2. Double Click on movies.pack and movies in order to expand the list.
  3. Select the desired file, then push Delete in order to erase it. Delete the following files.
intel_logo_english.bik
intro.bik
sega_logo_sting_hd.bik

   4. Push Ctrl+S in order to save any new changes.

Notes

Due to the large amount of files saving might take up to a minute.
Splash Screen[citation needed]
  1. Under File, Open CA pack, select local.pack
  2. While in the list Double Click on local.pack and navigate to local.pack\ui\frontend ui\loadingscreen
  3. Select legal.dds, then push Delete to erase it.
  4. Push Ctrl+S in order to save any new changes.

Notes

Depending on the language the game was installed on the local.pack file may appear as local_language.pack

Modify camera edge scroll delay

Modify edge scroll delay[citation needed]
  1. Go to %APPDATA%\The Creative Assembly\Rome2\scripts
  2. Open preferences.script.txt
  3. Edit campaign_camera_edge_scroll_delay 0.2 and change 0.2 to the desired value.

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

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
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

Control settings.
Control settings.

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

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Voice settings.
Voice settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
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]

Mouse cursor not bound to game window

CursorLock[citation needed]
  1. Download CursorLock.
  2. Open CursorLockSetup.exe
  3. Shortcut > User mode
  4. Switch to the Hotkeys tab and enable Toggle Lock Hotkey and choose a hotkey
  5. Click Create Shortcut
  6. Activate the shortcut, switch back to TW:R2, and use the lock hotkey to bind the cursor to the game
It is possible for the hotkey to not be recognized by the game, in which case it needs to be activated from the Steam Overlay

Campaign camera no longer controllable

Campaign camera control fix using EditSF
Campaign camera control fix using EditSF
Mouse and keyboard camera controls no longer function.
EditSF CAMPAIGN_CAMERA_MANAGER[6]
  1. Download EditSF
  2. Open affected savegame
  3. Navigate to COMPRESSED_DATA > CAMPAIGN ENV > CAMPAIGN_CAMERA_MANAGER
  4. Change System.UInt32 from 0 to 1
  5. Save and reload the savegame from Rome 2
Reload unaffected earlier save game[6]

Unable to click any menus

Disable any AutoHotkey scripts affecting the mouse[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10, 11
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

System requirements

Windows
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References