Rome: Total War - Alexander

Setting and Campaign Focus

The experience transports players to the ancient Near East, beginning in 336 BC, significantly earlier than the original game's timeline. The central focus is the thirteen-year reign of Alexander the Great, starting from his ascension to the Macedonian throne. The expansion utilizes an entirely new campaign map designed to reflect the vast territories Alexander campaigned across.

What is the objective of the campaign?

The primary strategic goal is time-sensitive and demanding: players must successfully conquer and maintain control over 30 provinces within a strict limit of 100 turns. This constraint forces rapid expansion and careful resource management. While the core mechanics of managing cities and commanding armies in real-time combat remain, the historical context dictates a unique strategic path compared to the base game.

New Content and Gameplay Adjustments

This expansion features a more focused roster of factions compared to the original title, centering the strategic challenge around the Macedonian forces and their immediate rivals. A key addition is the introduction of specialized military units that reflect the armies and tactics employed during Alexander’s historical campaigns, requiring players to adapt their real-time battle strategies. The integration with the parent game is seamless; players familiar with the turn-based management and real-time combat systems of Rome: Total War will find the transition intuitive. The expansion provides a focused, self-contained campaign experience built upon the established engine, offering a deep dive into a specific, pivotal era of ancient warfare.

Platform Availability

This strategy title is available for PC (Microsoft Windows) and has also been ported to iOS devices. As a singular expansion, it does not feature subsequent downloadable content or further expansions.