Empire: Total War

For the first time in the Total War series, you will be able to intuitively command single ships or vast fleets upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat.

After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple their ship and prepare to board, taking control of your men as they fight hand-to-hand on the decks of these wooden behemoths.

In addition, Empire: Total War will see further enhancements to the Total War series™ signature 3D battles and turn-based campaign map.

Real-time battles will pose new challenges with the addition of cannon and musket, challenging players to master new formations and tactics as a result of the increasing role of gunpowder within warfare.

And the Campaign Map for many, the heart of Total War introduces a variety of new and upgraded elements, including new systems for Trade, Diplomacy and Espionage with agents; a refined and streamlined UI; improved Advisors; and a vastly extended scope, taking in the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe and, for the first time, the untapped potential of the United States of America.

- OS:
Minimum: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (SP1);
Recommended: Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) or later

- CPU:
Minimum: Dual-core CPU 2.0 GHz;
Recommended: Dual-core CPU 2.4 GHz

- RAM:
Minimum: 2 GB;
Recommended: 4 GB

- Graphics:
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or ATI Radeon HD 2600 with 256 MB of video memory;
Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD 3800 with 512 MB of video memory

- DirectX:
Version: 9.0c

- Storage:
Minimum: At least 15 GB free disk space;
Recommended: At least 15 GB free disk space