Feral Interactive Releases Imperium Update for ROME: Total War

Exciting news for fans of the classic strategy game, ROME: Total War, on Android! Feral Interactive has just released the massive Imperium Update, enhancing your gameplay experience with a host of new features and improvements. If you've been enjoying this timeless game since its Android debut in 2018, you're in for a treat. And don't worry if you're a fan of the standalone expansions, Barbarian Invasion and Alexander; they're set to 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 releases, such as Total War: MEDIEVAL II and EMPIRE, directly to ROME: Total War. You'll now have access to three new control options: Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection. These additions give you greater command over your units, making battles more precise and enjoyable.

With the new control options, you can simply tap and hold to move your army, agents, or fleets, eliminating the need to manually drag paths. Positioning Mode allows for fine-tuning unit placements with a tap-and-hold action, while the Group Grid feature simplifies managing unit groups with a collapsible selection menu. Melee Mode is a game-changer, enabling ranged units to switch to close combat when the situation demands it.

One of the most significant enhancements is the Command Slowdown feature, which automatically slows the game down when you're issuing complex orders, giving you more time to strategize. Additionally, for the first time, ROME: Total War on Android (and iPad) now supports keyboard and mouse, offering a more familiar control scheme for some players.

The minimap has also been revamped to resemble the one in MEDIEVAL II, with smoother zooming and navigation. A new reset button allows you to quickly return to the default view, making it easier to keep track of the battlefield.

The Imperium Update is now live and available for download on the Google Play Store for all ROME: Total War Android users. Make sure to install it and experience the improvements firsthand. Keep an eye out for the updates coming to Barbarian Invasion and Alexander next week, and don't miss out on the enhanced gameplay they'll bring.

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