Supplement to the historical strategy of Total War: SHOGUN 2 is devoted to the dramatic events of the end of XIX century - the opposition and supporters of the imperial power of the shogunate. The action takes place 400 years after the events of the original game. The centuries-old culture of the samurai is under pressure developed capitalist powers, armed with advanced technology. Interference in the internal affairs of Japan, the United States, Britain and France led to a bloody civil war, the outcome of which will determine the future of the country.



• Japan XIX century. In 1868, the country began the so-called Boshin War, which was the natural consequence of the changing political and economic conditions of the period, due to the increasing influence of the West. In turn, the changes provoked social unrest and a wave of nationalist sentiment, which, of course, undermine the authority of the ruling shogunate.

• 6 warring parties. Speaking at the side of the imperial government, leading the troops provinces Choshu, Satsuma, Tosa, or select the shogunate forces loyal provinces Aizu, Nagaoka, Dzёdzai.

• A foreign presence. A significant role in the course of a virtual war Boshin play the United States, Britain and France. From what kind of relationship you will develop with foreign powers will depend on the composition of your armies and weapons.

• Political map of Japan XIX century. The emergence of the Republic of Ezo extends the arena fighting on the strategic map. Changing epochs is reflected in its beautiful views of the new cities and ports. In addition, the Total War series, first introduced rail links.

• Railroad. Lay the railways to quickly transfer troops and agents from one country to another point. But remember that the railway - an ideal object for the sabotage. In addition, there is always a risk of enemy capture stations and individual sections of railways.

• New troops. 39 Army units, including armed with machine guns and Gatling guns Armstrong (shooting in the first person); foreign mercenaries, including American, British and French Marines.

• 21 types of ships, including 10 new ones, including a steam ships with heavy artillery on board and armored battleships. The ability to buy foreign warships.

• Siege in new ways. The ability to build defensive towers and place them archers, shooters and soldiers with machine guns Gatling. A new type of battle - the siege of the port: the attacking fleet must take an enemy city under fire coastal defense guns.

• 3 new agent. Military Adviser, Shishi and the Shinsengumi - each of them has a set of special skills. A proven in geisha and a ninja