Publisher:	Sega
Developer:	Creative Assembly
Released:	20 Mar 2009
Genre	Strategy
Platform

Empire: Total War™ is set in the 18th century, a turbulent era that isthe most requested by Total War’s™ loyal fan base and a period alivewith global conflict, revolutionary fervour and technological advances.With themes such as the Industrial Revolution, America’s struggle forindependence, the race to control Eastern trade routes and theglobalisation of war on land and sea, Empire: Total War™ promises to beamongst the richest and most dynamic PC RTS games of all time.

Empire:Total War™ will see the debut of 3D naval combat within the Total War™franchise. PC Gamers will be able to intuitively command vast fleets orsingle ships upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weathereffects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success orignominious defeat. After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, closein to grapple their ship and prepare to board taking control your menas they fight hand to hand on the decks.

Along with therevolutionary introduction of Naval Combat, Empire: Total War™ will seefurther enhancements to the Total War™ series signature 3D battles andturn based campaign map. Real time battles will pose new challengeswith the addition of cannon and musket, challenging players to masternew formations and tactics as a result of the increasing role ofgunpowder within warfare. And the Campaign Map – for many the heart ofTotal War™ – will see new improved systems for Trade, Diplomacy andEspionage with agents, a refined and streamlined UI, improved Advisorsand extended scope taking in the riches of India, the turbulence ofEurope and the untapped potential of North America.

“Empire:Total War™ is a huge revolutionary step for the series. We’re delightedto introduce true 3D naval combat, something that adds a totally newdimension to Total War™ games.” commented Mike Simpson, Studio Directorat The Creative Assembly and the father of the Total War™ franchise.“We’re genuinely excited about what we’re achieving with the navalbattles and also by the scale of the improvements being made to thecore of the game – the land battles and the campaign. This willundoubtedly be the biggest and best Total War™ game we’ve ever made.”