The Last Hurrah

by on 17th Oct 2012

Legacy of Rome is not to be forsaken. This freshly released latest expansion to Crusader Kings II is all about the final breath of the mighty Roman empire and how well you can rise to the occasion at the head of the Byzantine Empire.

Introducing an emperor's hoard of new features, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios gives The Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Church the royal treatment.

• New Faction System: Join a royal faction and use your allies in the party to enhance your strength and tear down rivals
• Raise Standing Armies: You will now be able to use retinues to have standing armies in your domain: the size of which is determined by technology
• Experience Factional Revolts: No more easily defeated rebellions. Disgruntled vassals will now band together in revolt against your rule through their faction
• Appoint Orthodox Patriarchs: Orthodox kingdoms and empires can now control their own heads of religion and their powers, instead of being dependent on the patriarch of Constantinople
• Streamlined Mobilization: You will always raise a single, larger levy from your direct vassal; no need to worry about the opinions of the lower vassals
• Leader Focus on Combat: Appoint your generals wisely, their traits and skills are now of vital importance on the field of battle. More commander traits are now added to increase the importance of your choice of military leaders
• Byzantium Comes Alive: New sets of decisions and events specifically designed with the Byzantine Empire in mind
• Improve your ruler: You can now actively strive to improve your skills or traits through the new Self-Improvement Ambitions

As part of the launch ceremonies, game designer Henrik Fåhraeus stepped up to make, not a lecture to the Senate, but a live stream presentation of the game over at Paradox's Twitch TV channel.

What to expect from it:

Delve into the deliciously dark world of medieval Byzantine politics Legacy of Rome encapsulates. Get insider tips on how to squash revolts from those pesky vassals and avoid getting a Centurion's sword in the back from one of your own generals.

But the festivities don't stop there as four new DLC packs were released (African Portraits, Byzantine Unit pack, Songs of Byzantium, Dynasty Shields II) and the game was patched up to version 1.07.

This expansion can now be purchased at any of the leading digital retail outlets as listed here.

Also, there's currently a special daily deal on Steam where the franchise is enjoying select discounts of 75% off.

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