Post here all the confirmated information about Shogun 2: Total War.
Confirmed Information:
- Sea Battles [1]
- AI is programmed after the example of Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War'. [1]
- 9 Playable clans ranging from the large and powerful to the tiny and weak. [2]
- Pre-Battle speeches with Generals inspiring their men before engaging. [2]
- Brand new siege mechanics vastly improved over Napoleon and Empire. [2]
- Much improved terrain and environments, mountains in battle and new environments. [2]
- The four seasons on the battlefield. Autumn leaves to summer sun. [2]
- Sengoku-Pedia, an archive of all the units and history in the game accessible from the menu. [2]
- Five stage castle sieges, multiple types of castles. Five different levels of fortification. [2]
- Morale boosting buildings, capturing temples on the battlefield offers reward. [2]
- All new historical land battles, drawn from the period [2]
- Coastal battles; land and sea battles can be combined. [2]
- Unique 'Hero' units. Single Men on the battlefield able to carve trough the enemy. [2]
- Ships will have cannons [2]
[1] Shogun 2: Total War First Look (IGN UK)
[2] Shogun 2: Total War Official Announcement & Artwork (VE3D)