Command the sea, conquer lands, forge a new nation, and conquer the world. Total War: EMPIRE takes the Total War series into the eighteenth century, to the Age of Enlightenment, a period of political turmoil, advances in military technology, and radical ideas – all captured in the game in stunning detail. Total War: EMPIRE introduces many revolutionary new features, including naval battles in real 3D. For the first time in Total War history, it's possible to intuitively command both single ships and large fleets in seascapes filled with extraordinary water and weather effects that will play a vital role in your glorious victories and dismal defeats. After firing cannon volleys at the enemy, swim up to grab their ship with hooks and prepare to board, then take control of your men as they fight hand-to-hand aboard the wooden colossus. In Total War: EMPIRE, you'll also find further improvements to the Total War series' signature elements – 3D battles and a turn-based campaign map. With the addition of guns and muskets, real-time battles will force players to master new tactics and formations in response to the growing role of gunpowder in warfare. The campaign map – the heart of Total War – introduces many new and improved elements, including new systems for trade, diplomacy, and espionage with agents; refined and streamlined user interface; improved advisors; and a vastly expanded scope, encompassing the riches of India, the turmoil in Europe and, for the first time, the hitherto untapped potential of the United States of America.