Official news on the release date, pre-order details and the Collector's Edition

[CraigTW]

It’s the news you’ve been waiting for – we’re excited to say that Total War: ROME II is now officially available for pre-order. You can reserve your copy today by clicking here.


We’ve also announced the game’s release date – September 3^rd, 2013. Closer than you thought?


Pre-order bonus


We’re doing things a little bit differently to how we’ve handled pre-orders in the past. As an added bonus, those who pre-order from any participating retailer will get access to the Greek States Culture Pack for free – one content pack, not split across different retailers. Simply pre-order and they’re yours. For more information on this pack, check out the official Total War Wiki faction list.


What’s more, if you don’t want to pre-order, you can still pick up the Greek States Culture Pack when it goes on sale on day one.


Don’t forget that we also recently announced a 9^th faction for free as part of the day one content update – Pontus. Everyone, whether they buy boxed or digitally, and whether they pre-order not - will get Pontus for free on day one. That’s thanks to the extra time we get to work on content delivered through Steam.

Collector’s Edition


There’s more. The super-limited Collector’s Edition has been announced. It’ll be produced in a single, extremely limited run; only 22,000 manufactured worldwide and it contains some really cool stuff.





The CE contains a wealth of custom, Roman-themed games and items, bound in a leather-effect presentation box, complete with gold logo and magnetic closure; including:


Numbered copy of Total War™: ROME II


The most ambitious and expansive game in the Total War™ series to date, ROME II brings the statecraft, politics, intrigue, diplomacy and epic battles of the ancient world to life in thrilling detail. This version comes in a debossed Steelbook™ case, laser-etched with your unique collector’s number in Roman numerals.


Tabula set

The Roman forerunner to Backgammon, this Tabula set comprises 30 bone-effect game pieces supplied in their own burlap drawstring bag; the board itself is built into the base of the Collector’s Edition box.


Tesserae Dice
Three replica bone-effect dice for use in a variety of games. The design is based on original Roman Tesserae, found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.


Total War Cards™: PUNIC WARS
Designed from the ground up to echo elements from ROME II, Total War Cards is a game of skill and luck for two players. Involving combat, territorial control, resource management and technological development, PUNIC WARS consists of 58 high-quality playing cards and a game-board printed with the PUNIC WARS tech-tree.


Canvas Campaign Map
A reminder of the world you must conquer, this ribbon-tied canvas map depicts each of the 57 provinces of the ROME II campaign.


Roman Onager
A complete, fully-functional Onager, or Roman siege catapult. This easy-to-assemble kit is constructed from weathered wood and steel, measures 26cm x 12cm x 12cm, and is capable of unleashing mall projectiles at a variety of inanimate objects which may have affronted the glory of your empire.


A remarkable way to mark over 10 years of Total War games and Creative Assembly’s 25^th Anniversary, the Total War™: ROME II Collector’s Edition is only available through selected retailers.
Check out more info on the Rome II Collector's Edition here.


And you can follow this link to pre-order from a list of participating stockists.

[eLus1on]

Woooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! But seriously, no news on campaign map and multiplayer?-.-

[S-te-Fan]

great

[-=PHX=-Hades]

SEPTEMBER 3!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

AND THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION!!!!!!!!

TAKE MY MONEY CA!!!!!!! TAKE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!

[ab1713]

I love you....

[Jopel]

Great, what a masterpiece this is going to be and what a great release date!!!!!!! My son's birthday needed to be celebrated another day then lol

Let´s hope Dutch vendors are also selling the special edition!?

[Stoopisaurus]

Let´s hope Dutch vendors are also selling the special edition!?

We can only hope ...

[Biggus Splenus]

Well, Australia get's it (at $170 ), so I'm sure Netherlands will get it.

Yes

Ah, should have checked on steam first

Now I'm just waiting for any news, ANY, of the campaign.

EDIT: Who ever gets Rome 2 Limited Edition #1 (apparently they will all be numbered!) PLEASE send me a PM and photo

[Noif de Bodemloze]

EDIT: Who ever gets Rome 2 Limited Edition #1 (apparently they will all be numbered!) PLEASE send me a PM and photo

CA told that there will be only 2 editions: Original and Collector's edition. They didnt said anything about limited edition.

[eLus1on]

And now I have pre-ordered the game through Steam! FINALLY, THE DAYS ARE BECOMING BRIGHTER!!!!

[eXistenZ]

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[caissus]

Wish there was some more information (footage, screenshots, features...), but the release date is a good thing at least

[Anna_Gein]

Hi.

Thanks for the info. It is indeed closer than expected.

Don’t forget that we also recently announced a 9^th faction for free as part of the day one content update – Pontus. Everyone, whether they buy boxed or digitally, and whether they pre-order not - will get Pontus for free on day one. That’s thanks to the extra time we get to work on content delivered through Steam.

Could you explained this part please ? Will Pontus be free if I buy the game say 2 month after the release date (so the 3rd November) ?

[SKSlave]

Hi.

Thanks for the info. It is indeed closer than expected.


Could you explained this part please ? Will Pontus be free if I buy the game say 2 month after the release date (so the 3rd November) ?

I'm not sure how it could have been made any simpler, but to answer your question, yes. You could buy the game after the second coming of Jesus and still get Pontus.

[Anna_Gein]

I'm not sure how it could have been made any simpler, but to answer your question, yes. You could buy the game after the second coming of Jesus and still get Pontus.

I am confused by the

Get Pontus for free on day one

Isn't it a bit different than "get for free from day one" ?

[SKSlave]

I am confused by the
Isn't it a it different than "get for free from day one" ?

I just noticed you're French. Perhaps the language is causing a bit of confusion! But no, it's not different. Pontus is and always will be free.

[Anna_Gein]

I just noticed you're French. Perhaps the language is causing a bit of confusion! But no, it's not different. Pontus is and always will be free.

Yes it could be the cause. Hopefully Craig could clear this up for me. Otherwise I'm going to trust you guys and see how it is when the game is released.

[Aeneas Veneratio]

Hi.
Could you explained this part please ? Will Pontus be free if I buy the game say 2 month after the release date (so the 3rd November) ?

It will be available for download from release and until Steam goes out of business or the end of computers.

[CraigTW]

Hi.

Thanks for the info. It is indeed closer than expected.


Could you explained this part please ? Will Pontus be free if I buy the game say 2 month after the release date (so the 3rd November) ?

That's correct, we'll be supporting Rome II with free content alongside where we can.

[Anna_Gein]

That's correct, we'll be supporting Rome II with free content alongside where we can.

I see. This is a great news. Thanks for your reply.

what about Athens Sparta and Epirus...? will be available in the original version or we need to pre order?

I think the Greek culture pack will be part of pre-order versions and will probably be released latter as a paid DLC.