Feral Interactive Releases Imperium Update for ROME: Total War

If you're a fan of the classic strategy game *ROME: Total War* on Android, you're in for a treat. Feral Interactive has just released the massive Imperium Update, bringing a host of gameplay tweaks, enhanced controls, and quality-of-life features that will elevate your gaming experience to new heights. This update, which originally landed on Android in 2018, is set to roll out to the standalone expansions *Barbarian Invasion* and *Alexander* next week, so keep an eye out for those as well.

What Does the Imperium Update Bring to ROME: Total War?

The Imperium Update draws inspiration from Feral’s more recent mobile hits like *Total War: MEDIEVAL II* and *EMPIRE*, integrating some of their best features into *ROME: Total War*. You'll now have access to three new control options: Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, all designed to give you better command over your units and make battles more precise.

Say goodbye to manually dragging paths; you can now simply tap and hold to move your army, agents, or fleets. The new Positioning Mode allows for fine-tuning of unit placements with a tap-and-hold mechanism. The Group Grid feature simplifies managing unit groups with a user-friendly, collapsible selection menu. Additionally, Melee Mode lets your ranged units switch to close combat when the situation calls for it.

One of the most significant changes is the Command Slowdown feature, which automatically slows the game down when you're issuing complex orders, ensuring you don't miss a beat. For the first time, keyboard and mouse support has been added for Android (and iPad) users, giving you even more control over your gameplay.

The minimap in *ROME: Total War* has been revamped to resemble the one in *MEDIEVAL II*, boasting smoother zooming and navigation. A new reset button allows you to quickly snap back to the default view, making it easier to keep track of the battlefield.

The Imperium Update is already live, so if you own *ROME: Total War* on Android, head over to the Google Play Store to install it now. Don't forget to check out the updates for *Barbarian Invasion* and *Alexander* next week once they go live.

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