Total War: Rome II for Windows

Lead your own Roman dominion

Total War: Rome II continues Creative Assembly’s long-running strategy series as a standalone follow-up to the original Rome game. You play as a rising power in a volatile age of expansion, commanding armies in battlefield engagements and steering political decisions that determine whether your faction rises to supremacy or collapses under intrigue.

The historical backdrop and campaign goals

The campaign covers the period when Rome was shifting from a Republic into an Imperial power. You select one of several Roman houses or rival states and try to extend influence across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. Success requires balancing the management of far-flung provinces with the internal struggles for authority — betrayals and assassination plots are constant threats, as history shows.

Politics, diplomacy, and long-term strategy

Winning the grand campaign isn’t just about winning battles. You’ll need to:

• Manage diplomacy with neighboring factions and negotiate alliances or trade agreements.
• Keep public order, secure income from taxes and trade, and invest in infrastructure to support expansion.
• Navigate family rivalries and political manoeuvres that can undermine your rule if ignored.

Real-time combat and urban development

On the battlefield, Total War: Rome II delivers large-scale real-time engagements where terrain, unit composition, and tactical timing shape outcomes. Off the field, conquered settlements require attention:

• Fortify towns, build civic and military structures, and recruit specialized units to maintain control.
• Develop economies and supply lines so your armies can campaign effectively without running out of resources.

Looking for a different experience?

If you’re curious about the roots of the series, consider trying the original Rome: Total War — a classic that focuses on the same era but with older mechanics and a different tactical feel. A trial or demo version can be a good way to compare how the franchise has evolved.