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Introduction
The Second Punic War is, arguably, the most sweeping, destructive war of ancient times. It marked the end of a contest for power in the Mediterranean - the establishment of Roman hegemony over the entire Italian peninsula and deep into Iberia.
It was a hard fought victory for Rome, however; Hannibal Barca’s campaign in Italy, following his daring crossing of the Alps, nearly brought Rome to ruin. Catastrophic defeats at Trebia, Lake Trasimene and Cannae shattered any faith Rome’s allies had in them, and almost imploded the Republic.
The brilliance of Hannibal as a strategist and tactician cannot be denied; he came closer than anyone else ever had or would to toppling Roman power, but his failure was underestimating Rome’s ability to endure. After weathering the worst of Hannibal’s assault, Rome struck back under the brilliance of Scipio and finally, on the field at Zama, Carthage’s dream came crashing to an end.
Many accounts of the Second Punic War come from Polybius and Livy, neither of whom were alive when the events they describe took place and wrote only from Rome’s perspective. Polybius in particular, is famed for being openly critical of Carthage (he was allegedly present for the final destruction of the ancient capital), and in particular the Barcids, so his accounts are heavily biased towards Rome and can almost be considered propaganda.
Although the power plays of Julius Caesar, and the formation of the Roman Empire under Octavian, were still many years away, Rome’s victory over Carthage and its confederates laid the foundations for Rome the superpower.
It was a hard fought victory for Rome, however; Hannibal Barca’s campaign in Italy, following his daring crossing of the Alps, nearly brought Rome to ruin. Catastrophic defeats at Trebia, Lake Trasimene and Cannae shattered any faith Rome’s allies had in them, and almost imploded the Republic.
The brilliance of Hannibal as a strategist and tactician cannot be denied; he came closer than anyone else ever had or would to toppling Roman power, but his failure was underestimating Rome’s ability to endure. After weathering the worst of Hannibal’s assault, Rome struck back under the brilliance of Scipio and finally, on the field at Zama, Carthage’s dream came crashing to an end.
Many accounts of the Second Punic War come from Polybius and Livy, neither of whom were alive when the events they describe took place and wrote only from Rome’s perspective. Polybius in particular, is famed for being openly critical of Carthage (he was allegedly present for the final destruction of the ancient capital), and in particular the Barcids, so his accounts are heavily biased towards Rome and can almost be considered propaganda.
Although the power plays of Julius Caesar, and the formation of the Roman Empire under Octavian, were still many years away, Rome’s victory over Carthage and its confederates laid the foundations for Rome the superpower.
The free Ancestral Update introduces this community favourite feature along with numerous tweaks, fixes, and improvements to ROME II’s base game and DLCs. The update is currently in open beta to ensure it works for all users before release, and will therefore require you to opt in with details of how to do this below. If Total War Rome 2 follows the trend of recent Creative Assembly games, it should really be something special. Unsurprisingly, Total War Rome 2 is set in the times of Ancient Rome. There are multiple playable factions available such as the Romans, Carthage, Macedon, Egypt, Parthia, as well as the major barbarian tribes of Europe.
Factions in Total War: Rome II
Ranging from the Spanish coast to the far-flung, exotic kingdoms of the east, the campaign map for Total War: Rome II is breathtaking in scope, and a study in detail and variety. This page is your source for background information about each of the playable factions: their starting position on the campaign map, their civic and military focus, and some of their key battlefield units.
The playable factions represent key powers within the Greco-Roman, Barbarian, and Eastern cultures, and each offers a notably different and deeper form of gameplay experience from those in previous Total War games. Each brings unique commercial, military and political strengths, its own agents and political system, and three tech trees representing civic, military and engineering disciplines. Each will have its own dilemmas to face and different styles of army to manage. Some factions are split into a number of playable families, which bring further unique benefits to their base faction traits.
Players will need to work with – and in certain circumstances against – their faction’s internal political system. You’ll direct the actions of famous characters from history, and if they’re not out in the field commanding your armies, they’ll be politicking in the senate house, or its cultural equivalent. Players would be wise to keep an eye on such individuals…
Some factions rely more on mercenaries for their military might; some prefer to train their own. Some rely on client-nations or vassals to boost their economic growth, while others are more trade-focussed. Whichever you choose, each faction brings a completely different gameplay experience to Total War: Rome II.
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Grand Campaign
- Rome
- Arverni
- Carthage
- Egypt
- Iceni
- Macedon
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- Parthia
- Suebi
Free Factions
- Pontus
Available for free in content update from release day.
- Seleucid
Second Free-LC Faction.
- Baktria
Third Free-LC Faction.
- Getae
Fourth Free-LC Faction - released alongside the Battle of Pydna.
- Armenia
Fifth Free-LC faction - released as part of the Total War: Rome II - Emperor Edition.
- Massilia
Sixth Free-LC Faction - released alongside the Black Sea Colonies Culture Pack.
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Campaign Packs
Rome 2 Client States
Caesar in Gaul
- Boii
- Galatia
- Nervii
These factions are included in the Caesar in Gaul Campaign Pack, but are playable in the Grand Campaign Game.
Hannibal at the Gates
- Arevaci
- Lusitani
- Syracuse
These factions are included in the Hannibal at the Gates Campaign Pack, but are playable in the Grand Campaign Game.
Wrath of Sparta
- Sparta
- Athenai
- Boiotian League
- Korinthos
These factions are available only in the Wrath Of Sparta Campaign Pack. The Factions Sparta and Athens in the Grand Campaign (part of the Greek States Culture Pack) remain the same.
Imperator Augustus
Free Campaign Pack
- Octavian's Rome
- Lepidus' Rome
- Antony's Rome
List of playable factions in the Imperator Augustus Campaign Pack: Marc Antony, Lepidus, Octavian, Pompey, Iceni, Marcomanni, Dacia, Egypt, Parthia and Armenia (also playable in the TWR2 Grand Campaign).
Culture Packs
The Greek States
- Athens
- Epirus
- Sparta
The Nomadic Tribes
- Massagetae
- Roxolani
- Royal Scythia
Pirates and Raiders
- Ardiaei
- Odrysian Kingdom
- Tylis
Rome 2 Client State Declares War
Black Sea Colonies
- Cimmeria
- Colchis
- Pergamon
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