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Sega 38897 Total War: Shogun 2 Rise of the Samurai DLC downloadable game

SKU CH-8HB4-45RS6 MPN 38897

Adds a Gempei War campaign set 400 years earlier with 10 naval units, 3 special abilities and 4 agent types, requiring the base game on Steam

  • NameTotal War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai [Online Game Code]
  • PublisherSega
  • TypeDLC
  • GenreStrategy
  • PackagingDownload
  • DRMSteam

Option Total War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai DLC

  • Independent Gempei War campaign set 400 years before Shogun 2
  • 10 new naval units with 3 special abilities including Banzai and Rally
  • 4 unique agent types each with dedicated skill trees for espionage
  • Steam activation on Windows 7, Vista or XP with 2 GHz dual-core CPU
  • 32 GB install space and 256 MB DirectX 9.0c graphics required

Campaign Expansion for Shogun 2

Rise of the Samurai adds a standalone campaign set 400 years before the main game, based on the Gempei War. It introduces six new playable clans, 10 naval units, three naval special abilities and four agent types with unique skill trees. The DLC requires the base game Total War: Shogun 2 on Steam to play.

Steam Activation and System Needs

Installation is handled through the Steam client using the supplied online code. A Steam account and an internet connection are mandatory for activation and download. The package is region-locked and cannot be activated in the listed blocked countries. Minimum specs call for a 2 GHz dual-core or 2.6 GHz single-core processor, 1 to 2 GB RAM, a 256 MB DirectX 9.0c card and 32 GB of free disk space.

Strategy Players Who Own the Base Game

This DLC suits owners of Total War: Shogun 2 who want a new historical campaign with fresh clans, naval mechanics and agent gameplay. It is not for players who do not already own the base game on Steam. Buyers in blocked regions cannot activate the code. Shoppers seeking a standalone title or a different historical setting should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Independent Gempei War campaign set 400 years before Shogun 2
  • 10 new naval units with 3 special abilities including Banzai and Rally
  • 4 unique agent types each with dedicated skill trees for espionage
  • Steam activation on Windows 7, Vista or XP with 2 GHz dual-core CPU
  • 32 GB install space and 256 MB DirectX 9.0c graphics required

Specifications

NameTotal War: Shogun 2 - Rise of the Samurai [Online Game Code]
PublisherSega
Model38897
TypeDLC
GenreStrategy
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS, AR, BZ, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, EC, SV, GT, GY, HN, MX, NI, PA, PY, PE, SR, UY, FK, BV, CN, ID, JP, KR, MY, PH, QA, SA, SG, TW, TH, VN, HK
System RequirementsSteam account required for game activation and installation.
This content requires the base game Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam in order to play.
Minimum:
OS: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2)
Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3)
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive: 32 GB free hard disk space
Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum
Recommended:
OS: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 process
FeatureRise of The Samurai is a brand new, independent campaign for Total War: SHOGUN 2.
Set 400 years before the dramatic civil war depicted in SHOGUN 2, the "Rise of The Samurai" campaign is based on the Gempei War, a conflict between six legendary clans of the Taira, Minamoto and Fujiwara families. It culminated in the first Shogunate, and the rise of the Samurai as the ruling class.
Game Features:
Play a brand new and independent campaign for SHOGUN 2 set in 12th century Japan.
The Rise of The Samurai campaign can be played in single-player mode as well as multiplayer versus or co-op mo
Feature 210 new naval units and 3 new naval special abilities ("Banzai!," "Whistling Arrows" and "Rally")
4 new agent types with their own unique skill trees:
The Shirabyoshi uses seduction to convince her target to join her family's cause, and to distract enemy armies. She is also able to entertain the nobles of friendly towns in order to boost their growth and entertain friendly generals in the field, which increases their loyalty to the family and counteracts the efforts of enemy agents attempting to bribe or seduce them into changing sides.
The Junsatsushi can request the allegiance of ne
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Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Rise of the Samurai DLC is active after entering the Steam code?

Open Steam, go to Library, right-click Total War: SHOGUN 2, select Properties, then DLC; Rise of the Samurai should show as installed with the Gempei War campaign selectable from the main menu.

What comes with the online code for model 38897 and what else is needed to play?

The purchase delivers a Steam activation code for the DLC only; you must already own the base game Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam and have a Steam account to install the 32 GB download.

Should I choose this DLC if I want the Gempei War campaign and new naval units?

Yes, this DLC adds the independent Gempei War campaign set 400 years earlier, 10 new naval units, 3 naval special abilities and 4 new agent types with unique skill trees.

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