Update: here's the first trailer:
For the first screenshots, visit ourFall of the Samurai gallery. Enjoy!
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Original message:
On the Total War blog, SEGA has announced the latest DLC for Total War: Shogun 2.Fall of the Samurai is a new campaign about the conflict between the Imperial Throne and the last Shogunate in the 19th century. Besides the samurai and gunpowder armies of Japan, America, Britain and France will also appear in the campaign.
Here's the full press release:
Hussarknight
For the first screenshots, visit our
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Original message:
On the Total War blog, SEGA has announced the latest DLC for Total War: Shogun 2.
Here's the full press release:
Fall of the Samurai explores the conflict between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan, 400 years after the events of the original game – a dramatic clash of traditional Samurai culture with the explosive power of modern weaponry.So, what do you think? I'm pretty excited, I like the setting and the new features that are promised. Let us know what you think in the comments!
New on the scene will be America, Britain and France, whose arrival incites a ferocious civil war to decide the fate of the nation. You’ll be able to play one of six new playable clans, supporting either the Imperial throne or the last Shogunate.
In Fall of the Samurai, we’ll be supporting features like railway networks for trade, ironclad warships, improved siege battle mechanics (with upgradable tower defences, each with their own speciality).
There will be whole new land and sea unit interactions, including the ability to call in offshore artillery support barrages. Coastal gun emplacements can conversely target enemy ships, bringing a new synergy to land and sea elements of gameplay. Players can even call in campaign map bombardments – bombarding armies and cities in adjacent coastal areas of the campaign map itself. It’s time to rethink your strategy…
You’ll also be able to get your hands on three new agent types: the Foreign Veteran, the Ishin Shishi and the Shinsengumi.
Mulltiplayer’s also had a major overhaul, ushering in the era of “Multiplayer 2.0”. We’ll be introducing a new Conquest map, reflecting the 19th century setting, bringing with it a brand new Fall of the Samurai avatar, including:
Over 40 new retainers
Over 30 new armour pieces
A new 19th century avatar skill tree
We’re also introducing multiple avatars for the first time, allowing players to enjoy multiple careers and progression across Shogun 2 and Fall of the Samurai.
This huge clash of eastern culture versus western culture promises to bring with it a vast new experience for players. Expect a big campaign to get your hands on. We’ll bring more information on it over the coming weeks and months, so be sure to stay tuned to the Total War blog, forums, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for more information as it’s released.
Hussarknight
[This message has been edited by Hussarknight (edited 11-29-2011 @ 11:24 AM).]