Exciting news for fans of the classic strategy game, ROME: Total War, on Android! Feral Interactive has just released the massive Imperium Update, which introduces a host of gameplay tweaks, control enhancements, and quality-of-life improvements. If you've been playing this iconic game since its debut on Android in 2018, you're in for a treat with the latest enhancements. Additionally, the standalone expansions, Barbarian Invasion and Alexander, will receive the same update next week.
What Does the Imperium Update Bring to ROME: Total War?
The Imperium Update brings some of the best features from Feral's more recent mobile titles, such as Total War: MEDIEVAL II and EMPIRE, to ROME: Total War. This includes three new control options: Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection. These additions enhance your command over units, making battles more precise and manageable. Now, you can easily move your army, agents, or fleets by tapping and holding, eliminating the need to manually drag paths.
With the new Positioning Mode, you can fine-tune unit placements by simply tapping and holding. The Group Grid feature simplifies managing unit groups with a collapsible selection menu. Melee Mode allows ranged units to seamlessly switch to close combat when the situation demands it.
One of the standout changes is the introduction of Command Slowdown, which automatically slows down the game when you're issuing complex orders. This update also marks the first time that keyboard and mouse support has been added for Android (and iPad) users, enhancing your control options even further.
The minimap has been redesigned to resemble the one in MEDIEVAL II, offering smoother zooming and navigation. A new reset button allows you to quickly return to the default view, enhancing your overall gameplay experience.
The Imperium Update is available now, so if you own ROME: Total War on Android, head over to the Google Play Store to install it. Keep an eye out for updates to Barbarian Invasion and Alexander next week, as they will also receive the Imperium Update.
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