Take on the role of one Daimyo, the clan leader, and use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of a pacified nation. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a nation as the new shogun.The others will die by his sword. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire.
The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. In the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. Here's more on the strategy game in case you aren't familiar with it: The Creative Assembly title was released in 2011 and was well-received by critics, and is on our list of best games to play on PC. SEGA is giving Steam users a free copy of Total War: Shogun 2 next week.
Next week, you will be able to download and keep Total War: Shogun 2.