About the Game

Includes Europa Universalis: Rome and the Expansion Pack Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis.

Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. The greatest cultural and military civilizations are brought to life through this epic title rife with great strategic and tactical depth.

Set during the golden age of the Roman Republic when the Senate ruled the Empire, Vae Victis features a massive number of additions and improvements to Europa Universalis: Rome, a game that was already one of the most prominent to depict that era in the widest scope. An overview of these key changes begins with government, which has received a lot of attention for the expansion in order to produce more fluid and balanced gameplay. The cast of historical characters of the ancient world have also had a significant overhaul across a variety of areas and with the addition of missions, decisions and laws, Vae Victis is an expansion packed with a huge amount of new content.

KEY FEATURES

• Fully 3D map with integrated graphics and detailed topography
• Start at any date between 280 B.C. and 27 B.C.
• Choose between 10 different cultures, including the Roman, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian civilizations, with more than 53 playable factions on a map spanning hundreds of provinces.
• Watch your characters develop new traits through political intrigue and various interactions with thousands of other characters.
• Trade, negotiate or fight with your neighbours and advance your technologies to unite the Mediterranean World.
• Robust multiplayer allows you to challenge up to 32 players either competitively or in co-op mode.

NEW KEY FEATURES IN VAE VICTIS

• Additions and improvements to all three government forms — Republic, Monarch and Tribal
• Central historical characters of the ancient world are now more fully realised, with players now able to interact with them on a far greater level. Each of your characters now has ambitions and you can choose to help or hinder them with the ability to imprison, banish or execute on the one hand, or promote and award titles on the other
• Much improved and streamlined User Interface at every level, along with new character overview screens, reduces micromanagement. In-game Governors being in charge of whole regions also reduces players needs to be so hands on, as well as making them a lot more powerful and interesting
• A new Mission feature rewards players for completed missions. Different missions will be available depending on the form of government
• New Decision feature - a variety of events that can be triggered by the player at their discretion instead of automatically by the game, such as being able to change the government type from a Republic to a Dictatorship.
• Completely revamped military AI in order to provide a more challenging gaming experience.

System Requirements