Total War: Rome 2 - Panthoen Update (Battle, Visual, Campaign)

Summary by Krater

A breakdown of upcoming updates for Total War: ROME II, covering mechanics changes to Mars (battle), Venus (visuals), and Jupiter (campaign) to modernize older titles.

From the video

Answers: What are the new update plans for Total War ROME II?

• Total War ROME II updates
• Battle mechanics rework
• Campaign building trees
• Visual and UI improvements
• Mod compatibility

What it concludes

• Rome II will receive free updates to battle, visuals, and campaign mechanics instead of paid DLC.
• Armor calculations are being reworked to be more linear and predictable as armor increases.
• Critical hits are being added to damage calculations to increase realism and pace of combat.
• Shield armor values will now contribute only to melee defense and missile block chance.
• Building chains in the campaign are being extended and reworked to branch progressively over time.