For fans of the acclaimed Total War series, Feral Interactive's mobile port of Rome: Total War is set to receive a significant update known as the Imperium Edition. This update promises a comprehensive overhaul, introducing a range of new mechanics, quality-of-life enhancements, and gameplay improvements that are sure to delight both new players and seasoned strategists.
Feral Interactive, renowned for their expertise in porting games to mobile platforms, has successfully brought Creative Assembly's iconic blend of real-time strategy and empire management to Android and iOS devices. The Imperium Edition update draws inspiration from mechanics seen in the PC remaster of Total War: Rome, ensuring that these additions are both familiar and beneficial to the mobile experience.
Among the exciting new features, the update introduces Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, all of which have been adapted from the successful Medieval II port. These enhancements are particularly geared towards veteran players, offering more nuanced control over their armies.
Roman bullet timeA standout feature for all players is the Command Slowdown, a mechanic commonly found in newer Total War releases. This feature automatically slows down gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for more precise and strategic decision-making in the heat of battle.
Perhaps one of the most anticipated additions is the support for keyboard and mouse controls on both Android and iOS devices. This enhancement provides players with the familiar precision of desktop controls, making the mobile version of Rome: Total War an even more immersive experience.
The Imperium update is now available, and players are encouraged to explore the full range of quality-of-life, gameplay, and other improvements it offers. For those who have already mastered the ancient world, why not challenge yourself further with our curated list of the top 25 strategy games for iOS and Android?