

It still depicts the actual events, conflicts and political narrative of the period, but with embellishments and embroideries dialling the epic up to 11, as characters perform legendary deeds in both the stateroom and the midst of battle. If you’re unfamiliar with Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it’s a cornerstone of Asian culture and widely viewed as one of China’s four great classic novels. Romance Mode is where things get a little different for the series – but not wildly so. It’s based on what the historians say happened in Three Kingdoms China, but with the trademark Total War sandbox systems enabling you to guide and rewrite events. Our next major historical title, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, features two modes: Classic Mode (predominantly based on the historical text Records of the Three Kingdoms) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms Mode (inspired by the 14th century historical epic of the same name).Ĭlassic Mode is everything you’ve come to expect from eighteen years of historical Total War: a commitment to historical authenticity, grand-scale conquest, empire management, and the struggle for ultimate military control at the heart of one of history’s greatest conflicts.
