If you're a fan of the classic strategy game *ROME: Total War* on Android, you're in for a treat with the massive free Imperium Update released by Feral Interactive. This update, which arrived after the game's initial Android release in 2018, brings a host of gameplay tweaks, control improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements. Excitingly, the same update will roll out next week for the standalone expansions *Barbarian Invasion* and *Alexander*.
What Does the Imperium Update Bring to ROME: Total War?
The Imperium Update incorporates some of the finest features from Feral's more recent mobile titles, such as *Total War: MEDIEVAL II* and *EMPIRE*. This update introduces three new control options: Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection. These new modes enhance your command over units, making battles more precise and engaging. You can now easily move your army, agents, or fleets by simply tapping and holding, eliminating the need to manually drag paths.
Positioning Mode allows for fine-tuning unit placements with a tap-and-hold mechanism. The Group Grid feature simplifies managing unit groups through a collapsible selection menu. Melee Mode enables ranged units to switch to close combat when the situation demands it.
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of Command Slowdown, which automatically slows the game down when you issue complex orders, enhancing strategic decision-making. Additionally, for the first time, keyboard and mouse support has been added for Android (and iPad), offering a more familiar control scheme for some players.
The minimap in *ROME: Total War* has been revamped to mirror the one found in *MEDIEVAL II*, featuring smoother zooming and navigation. A new reset button allows you to quickly revert to the default view, streamlining your gameplay experience.
The Imperium Update is now available, so if you own *ROME: Total War* on Android, you can download it directly from the Google Play Store. Keep an eye out for the updates coming next week to *Barbarian Invasion* and *Alexander*.
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