"Total War: Rome II" Conquers Apple Silicon: A New Era for Mac Gamers
Mac gamers can soon reclaim the Roman Empire in 'Total War: Rome II', which is relaunching on May 29 as a native Apple Silicon title with free upgrades for existing owners.
By Blip Tech
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'Total War: Rome II' Relaunch for macOS
Overview
- Game: Total War: Rome II
- Developer: Feral Interactive
- Relaunch Date: May 29, 2025
- Platforms: macOS (native Apple Silicon and modern Intel Macs)
- Free Upgrade: Available for existing owners on Steam and the Mac App Store
Game Description
- Combines turn-based grand strategy with large-scale real-time battles.
- Focuses on the rise of the Roman Empire.
- Initially launched for Windows in 2013, followed by a macOS version in 2014.
- Faced initial criticism for AI bugs and performance issues but was improved through patches and rebalancing.
New Features
- Native Support: Runs natively on Apple Silicon and modern Intel Macs, replacing the incompatible 32-bit version from 2019.
- DLC Expansions: Ten downloadable content packs will be available, including five campaign expansions and five culture packs.
- Enhanced Content: New scenarios and factions expand the historical scope of the game.
Gameplay Elements
- Players can lead one of 28 factions in the grand campaign.
- Strategic layer involves balancing economics, military expansion, and diplomacy.
- Real-time battles where terrain and troop morale play crucial roles.
Industry Trend
- Reflects a growing trend in Mac gaming, with developers reviving older titles for Apple's current hardware.
- Feral Interactive is at the forefront of this trend, having updated other games like Company of Heroes and Grid Legends.
Pricing & Availability
- Returns to Steam for macOS on May 29, followed by a release on the Mac App Store.
- Free upgrade for existing owners.
- Official price for new buyers not yet announced but expected to be around $59.99 based on previous retail pricing.
