Imperator: Rome is soon getting a new batch of significant changes, as the Livy update and the free Punic Wars Pack now have a release date.
Players can expect both the Livy update and the Punic Wars Pack to release next week on Tuesday, December 3. Where the former reworks the family system and improves the map, the content pack adds themed Roman and Carthaginian missions.
Imperator: Rome Livy Update and Punic Wars Pack Release Date
Alongside announcing the release date of both Imperator: Rome content offerings, publisher Paradox Interactive also showcased some of the features coming in both the Livy update and the Punic Wars Pack. They are as follows:
Livy Update Changes
- Character Experience System: The more characters are asked to do, the better they become. Cultivate young talent as they climb the ranks, with new events for experienced statesmen.
- Family System Reworked: Fewer families to track, but great families are more important. Watch their fortunes rise and fall as they accumulate prestige.
- Procedurally Generated Missions: New mission system produces contextual goals and rewards that reflect your current situation.
- Improved Map: Greater detail for some map locations including Sicily, the British Isles, parts of Greece and the Baltic region.
- Map Mode Manager: New map mode manager lets you customize the manager menu so it emphasizes maps you rely on.
- Inferno Graphics: The drama of war is now illustrated on map, as cities burn while under attack.
- And much more: The Livy add-on will include other changes that will be announced in coming weeks.
Free Punic Wars Content Pack
- Roman Mission Pack: Ten unique mission trees for the star of Imperator: Rome to guide your conquest of Italy and neighboring regions.
- Carthaginian Mission Pack: Ten unique mission trees for the children of Tyre to help you plan your mercantile and military dominance of Africa, Spain and the rest of the west.
- Numidian Unit Model: New army model for the Numidians, North Africans often hired as mercenaries by larger powers.
- Carthaginian Ship Model: A unique ship design for Carthaginian navies.
- New Music: Three additional music tracks to soothe your conquering soul.
Imperator: Rome is out now on PC. You’ll find our thoughts on Paradox Development Studios’ latest effort in our Imperator: Rome review.
