Creative Assembly has just unveiled the release date for Total War: PHARAOH‘s Dynasties free expansion, and it’s just around the corner, on July 25th.
This fairly massive addon includes four new cultures (Babylon, Assyria, Mycenae and Troy) all with their own iconic historical leaders, unique armies, gods and more. And since adding new factions all but requires a map update, Dynasties will almost double the size of the launch game’s original campaign map with 168 new settlements, new victory objectives, historical landmarks and more. New Sea Travel Lanes make their debut to speed up the naval transport of these new armies, enabling players to raid and invade further than ever before.
Sadly, because Total War: PHARAOH – Dynasties is a new edition of the game that comes as its own entry into your Steam library, Steam achievement progress won’t carry over from the main game, and neither will your save games. Obviously, the base game is unaffected by this and any progress done there will remain.
Dynasties will show up on Total War: PHARAOH owners’ Steam libraries for free, and a preload will be available starting on July 23rd. Since the game weighs a fairly meaty 80gb, it’s actually quite welcome that Creative Assembly are offering preloads with two days’ anticipation.
Lead New Cultures
Four of the ancient world’s most iconic cultures join the fight to hold back the cataclysmic events of the Bronze-Age Collapse: Babylon, Assyria, Mycenae and Troy. Each offers a unique campaign experience whilst featuring iconic historical leaders, diverse armies to command, gods to worship and much more. Beyond this, an additional 25 minor factions are available to play, such as the Aeolians led by the fabled Achilles, or Napata led by the warrior-king Memnon.
Expand Your Empire
Spanning much of the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia and down to Ancient Egypt, DYNASTIES almost doubles the size of PHARAOH’s original campaign map by adding 168 new settlements, new historical landmarks, new victory objectives and more. To traverse this vastly expanded sandbox new Sea Travel Lanes have been added that speed up the fleets carrying your armies, enabling you to raid and invade further and faster.
Establish Your Dynasty
Start a family tree to ensure your empire stands the test of time with the new Dynasty system. Reign over the tides of mortality and succession, navigating strategic marriages, heroic deaths on the battlefield, assassinations, and the looming mortality of old age to leave behind a legacy that will last the ages.
Dominate The Battlefield
Wage war with over 150 new and reworked units including cavalry, camel riders and faction specific units such as the elite Guards of Troy. Challenge yourself with new battle mechanics such as the optional Lethality modifier which makes battles more realistic by making combat much more deadly.
