Rome: Total War – Alexander is the second official expansion pack for the classic Windows strategy title Rome: Total War. This standalone expansion shifts the focus from the broad republican era of Rome to a dramatic, focused campaign centered on the conquests of Alexander the Great. In this historical strategy experience, you play as Alexander, starting with his rise to the Macedonian throne in 336 BC and leading his armies through Persia and into India, to conquer 30 provinces within 100 turns while ensuring his survival.
The expansion includes an entirely new campaign map stretching from Greece to the heart of the Persian Empire and beyond. It introduces four new factions, such as Macedonians, Persians, Indians, and others, along with over 25 (or more than 60 unit types), including elite historical units like Companion cavalry, phalangites, and Persian Immortals that broaden tactical options in both campaign and battle. There are also six historical battles reenacting key clashes from Alexander’s legendary career. While largely maintaining the gameplay mechanics of the original game — mixing turn‑based grand strategy with real‑time tactical battles — Alexander gives a richer, narrative‑driven journey through one of history’s most famed military campaigns.
Features:
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New Alexander the Great–focused campaign with historical objectives
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Entirely new campaign map stretching from Macedonia to India
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Play as Macedonians against Persians, Indians, and more
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Dozens of new historical units, including Companion cavalry
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Six iconic historical battles to reenact
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Strategic turn‑based empire management
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Real‑time tactical battles with varied terrain
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Custom and multiplayer battles using expansion units
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Voice‑acted campaign movies and narration
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Streamlined historical narrative with 100‑turn limit
System Requirements:
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OS: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP or later (Steam supports Windows 10+)
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Processor: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or Athlon 1.0 GHz
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Memory: 256 MB RAM
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Graphics: 64 MB DirectX® 9.0b compatible video card
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DirectX: Version 9.0b/9.0c
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Storage: ~2.9 GB available space
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Sound: 16‑bit DirectX-compatible sound card
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Input: Mouse and Keyboard
