Feral Interactive Drops the Imperium Update for ROME: Total War

The classic strategy game, *ROME: Total War*, has just received a significant free update on Android, courtesy of Feral Interactive. Dubbed the Imperium Update, this enhancement brings a host of gameplay tweaks, control improvements, and quality-of-life features to enrich your gaming experience. If you've been enjoying this title since its Android debut in 2018, you're in for a treat with these new additions. 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 most beloved features from Feral's newer mobile releases, such as *Total War: MEDIEVAL II* and *EMPIRE*. Players can now enjoy three new control options: Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection. These modes enhance your command over units, making battles more precise and manageable. For instance, you can now 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 action. The Group Grid feature simplifies managing unit groups through a collapsible selection menu. Meanwhile, Melee Mode enables ranged units to switch to close combat when necessary, adding a strategic layer to your gameplay.

One of the standout features of the update is Command Slowdown, which automatically slows the game when you're issuing complex orders, giving you more time to strategize. Additionally, for the first time, keyboard and mouse support has been introduced for Android and iPad users, enhancing the control experience.

The minimap in *ROME: Total War* has been revamped to resemble the one in *MEDIEVAL II*, offering 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 available for download on the Google Play Store for those who own *ROME: Total War* on Android. Keep an eye out for the updates coming to *Barbarian Invasion* and *Alexander* next week, and don't miss out on these enhancements.

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