The game features 117 factions, with many playable in the base game or as part of culture and campaign packs . The Emperor Edition specifically added Armenia as a playable faction for the first time. Gameplay Experience
The edition introduced a revamped politics system that adds depth to internal management and civil war mechanics. It also features rebalanced unit stats, overhauled building chains, and improved campaign and battle visuals. ABOUT Total War™: ROME II – Emperor Edition
This free expansion is the centerpiece of the edition. Set in 42 BC, it covers the massive Roman civil war following Julius Caesar’s assassination. Players can lead one of ten playable factions—including the three members of the Second Triumvirate (Octavian, Marc Antony, and Lepidus)—across a new map comparable in scale to the main Grand Campaign. The game features 117 factions, with many playable