The expansion features categorized into five cultural groups. Five of these are designated as Heroic Factions , which have unique victory conditions and custom event chains following their leaders' lives:
: The plague mechanic was reworked to tie directly to a province's sanitation level, reflecting the historical "Plague of Cyprian" that devastated the empire. Total War Rome 2 Empire Divided ALL DLC’s Fre...
Total War: Rome II - Empire Divided Overview Video : r/totalwar The expansion features categorized into five cultural groups
: As governmental authority wanes, banditry increases across provinces. High banditry reduces food output and can trigger negative events, forcing players to use armies and specific buildings to maintain order. High banditry reduces food output and can trigger
This paper explores the DLC, a campaign pack set in 270 AD during the "Crisis of the Third Century" . It analyzes the DLC's key features, including its historical setting, new gameplay mechanics like banditry and cults, and its ten playable factions. The paper also clarifies the DLC's availability, noting that while it was released alongside a free "Power & Politics" update, the Empire Divided campaign itself is a paid expansion that requires the base game to play. 1. Introduction: The Year 270 AD
Paper: Navigating the 3rd Century Crisis in Total War: ROME II – Empire Divided