How To Play Total War: Getting Started
Getting Started
Choosing your faction
When starting your game you must first select a faction, there are many options for you to choose from and they each have their own traits that can assist you throughout your game. Choose wisely and read carefully to pick the faction that is right for you.
You can check out all the different playable factions over on our Factions wiki here.
Getting Started With the Campaign
The campaign in Total War: ROME II may seem very daunting to a new player but if you start here you will find it easier to navigate.
Campaign basic movement controls
The video below shows you how to move around and view your faction within the campaign.
Researching Technology
This video demonstrates the importance of technological advances to your prosperity as a faction.
Campaign Advanced Movement Controls
This video shows you how to manage your armies on your campaign map and how to issue orders.