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This is a compiled list of the year's TWC Front Page News Announcements about mods - to request an announcement go [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/announcement.php?f=734&a=452 here].  Please do not add mod update information directly to this page - update information which hasn't had an announcement can be added to the Wiki [[:Category:Portals| game portal pages]] and/or the [[:Category:Mod_Finder_Tables mod finder tables]].
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==Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia==
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===Aguirre and Swiss Unit Project]===
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https://i.imgur.com/mxMUYny.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790434-Aguirre-and-Swiss-Unit-Project Release]
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The Aguirre and Swiss Unit Project for Thrones of Britannia adds custom units to the game.
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It provides a more versatile roster and a more immersive experience for the player.
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===Shieldwall : A historical overhaul===
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https://i.imgur.com/HA0boNw.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790073-Shieldwall-Norse-Shields-and-Sea-Kings Release]'''
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Shieldwall is a historical overhaul mod for Thrones of Britannia.
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Over the last couple of months, the Shieldwall Mod Team has been working really hard
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to produce the new Sea Kings units and new and improved shield patterns.
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==Total War: Warhammer==
 
==Total War: Warhammer==
 
===Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity===
 
===Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity===
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==Total War: Attila==
 
==Total War: Attila==
=== Medieval Kingdoms: Total War===
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===Medieval Kingdoms: Total War===
 
https://i.imgur.com/RpgolWW.png
 
https://i.imgur.com/RpgolWW.png
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790704-Medieval-Kingdoms-Total-War-preview-of-The-Grand-Principality-of-Serbia Preview]'''
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790704-Medieval-Kingdoms-Total-War-preview-of-The-Grand-Principality-of-Serbia Preview]'''
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==Total War: Rome II==
 
==Total War: Rome II==
===Imperial Legions of the Third Century ===
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===[[Divide et Impera]]===
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https://i.imgur.com/3LQ85OU.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790292-Divide-et-Impera-Public-Beta-Test Beta]'''
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Divide et Impera 1.2.3f for Total War: Rome II has been released as a public beta.
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This version of the mod should be save-game compatible, so you don't even need to start a new campaign!
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===Egyptian Scythed Chariots===
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https://i.imgur.com/zLM71iq.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789747-Egyptian-Scythed-Chariots Release]'''
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Egyptian Scythed Chariots for TW: Rome II adds a new Egyptian variant of the Scythed Chariots unit to the Ptolemaic Egypt faction roster.
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This replaces the standard Greek chariot - its statistics and gameplay are identical to the Scythed Chariots available to other factions.
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You can even use them as generals in custom battles!
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===HD Cities Mod===
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https://i.imgur.com/yJ8txsI.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790213-HD-Cities-Mod-for-Total-War-Rome-2 Release]
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HD Cities Mod for Total War: Rome 2 takes the original texture atlases of the cities and replaces them with high-resolution texture atlases.
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These have been designed to fit perfectly, so there will be no weird artifacts when the cities are rendered.
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===Imperial Legions of the Third Century===
 
https://i.imgur.com/hC8ocyH.jpg
 
https://i.imgur.com/hC8ocyH.jpg
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790791-Imperial-Legions-of-the-Third-Century Release]'''
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790791-Imperial-Legions-of-the-Third-Century Release]'''
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Changes include new units, new descriptions, upgrades and expansions to some cities, and more!
 
Changes include new units, new descriptions, upgrades and expansions to some cities, and more!
  
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===Unit Cards for Rome II and all DLCs===
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https://i.imgur.com/gqHdIjC.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789788-Unit-Cards-for-Rome-II-and-all-DLCs Release]'''
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Would you like a change to your Total War: Rome II unit cards?
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Then why not try Unit Cards for Rome 2 and all DLCs?
  
  
  
 
==Total War: Shogun 2==
 
==Total War: Shogun 2==
===Naval Improvement mod 2.0 ===
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===Naval Improvement mod 2.0===
 
https://i.imgur.com/dX1DbM4.jpg
 
https://i.imgur.com/dX1DbM4.jpg
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791585-Naval-Improvement-mod-2-0 Release]'''
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791585-Naval-Improvement-mod-2-0 Release]'''
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Improved Weapon, Marching and Battle Sounds
 
Improved Weapon, Marching and Battle Sounds
 
New Victory Point Mode, Unit Improvements & More!
 
New Victory Point Mode, Unit Improvements & More!
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789690-American-Civil-War-Mod-v2-1 Release]'''
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The new version of American Civil War overhaul for Napoleon: Total War is now out.
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The update 2.1 adds 9 maps, 11 historical scenarios, over 30 new units and uniforms, new models,
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and far more!
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==Empire: Total War==
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==Medieval II: Total War==
 
==Medieval II: Total War==
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===Calradia Total War===
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https://i.imgur.com/3sTH5v7.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790165-Calradia-Total-War-preview Preview]'''
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Calradia Total War for Medieval II: Total War will turn Mount & Blade into a Total War mod!
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There will be six main factions, and a specially-created map.
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Further information will become available as the mod is developed...
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===DCI: Last Alliance===
 
===DCI: Last Alliance===
 
https://i.imgur.com/5emq6yW.jpg
 
https://i.imgur.com/5emq6yW.jpg
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The Northmen are the bulwark of the northern and eastern frontiers, in the great War for Middle-earth between Sauron and the Last Alliance.
 
The Northmen are the bulwark of the northern and eastern frontiers, in the great War for Middle-earth between Sauron and the Last Alliance.
 
This Second Age project is a Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms.
 
This Second Age project is a Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms.
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790389-DCI-LA-Galadriel-s-Mirror-and-Palantiri-video Preview]
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Didst thou think that the eyes of Sauron's enemies were blind? Nay - the DCI team presents enchanted features in a new preview video.
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The original creator has updated the Palantiri and Mirror of Galadriel into new experiences, tailored for the great war in the Second Age.
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===Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War===
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https://i.imgur.com/PoU268h.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791090-Mr_Nygren-s-submod-of-Hyrule-Total-War-preview Preview]'''
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Recent progress on Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms
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has included new stratmodels, changes to animations, and the replacement of outdated mounts.
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For more details - and many illustrative screenshots - click on the link below!
  
===Rise of Three Kingdoms===
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===[[Rise of Three Kingdoms]]===
 
https://i.imgur.com/7gcH9kQ.jpg
 
https://i.imgur.com/7gcH9kQ.jpg
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?661317-&%2319977;&%2322269;&%2319978;-Rise-of-Three-Kingdoms-Download(s)-Current-version-2-1-000 Update]'''
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790507-Rise-of-Three-Kingdoms-v2-3 Update]'''
 
Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released version 2.3 with entirely new portraits, main menu and UI elements, and new battle maps for large and huge cities, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content.
 
Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released version 2.3 with entirely new portraits, main menu and UI elements, and new battle maps for large and huge cities, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content.
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789461 Update]'''
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789461 Update]'''
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and numerous fixes, updates and new content.
 
and numerous fixes, updates and new content.
  
===Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War===
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https://i.imgur.com/PoU268h.jpg
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791090-Mr_Nygren-s-submod-of-Hyrule-Total-War-preview Preview]'''
 
Recent progress on Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms
 
has included new stratmodels, changes to animations, and the replacement of outdated mounts.
 
For more details - and many illustrative screenshots - click on the link below!
 
  
 
==Rome: Total War==
 
==Rome: Total War==
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...and also a new version!
 
...and also a new version!
 
This version completely overhauls the Dacians and adds new Barbarian settlements to the campaign map!
 
This version completely overhauls the Dacians and adds new Barbarian settlements to the campaign map!
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790040-ahowl11-s-Vanilla-Enhancement-Mod-v5-Germanic-Mystery Release]
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Another release for ahowl11's Vanilla Enahancement mod for Rome: Total War,
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this time focusing on the Germans!
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Also, night battles, bug fixes, and new traits and ancillaries await!
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789537-ahowl11-s-Vanilla-Enhancement-Mod-v4-Way-of-the-Woad Release]'''
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ahowl11's Vanilla Enhancement Mod v4 - Way of the Woad has been released for Rome: Total War - Alexander.
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The Britons have been completely reworked and now have new units, new environments have been added,
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and bugs to phalangites and fatigue have been fixed.
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===Lanjane's Barbarian Empires ===
 
===Lanjane's Barbarian Empires ===
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The mod aims to retain the original design and art style of the game while adding richer details and custom content.
 
The mod aims to retain the original design and art style of the game while adding richer details and custom content.
 
It includes 13 campaigns, 60 historical battles, more than 450 units, and much more!
 
It includes 13 campaigns, 60 historical battles, more than 450 units, and much more!
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===Total Vanilla Beyond===
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https://i.imgur.com/Y67oZLA.jpg
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*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?789889-Total-Vanilla-Beyond-3-1 Release]'''
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Total Vanilla Beyond 3.1 for Medieval: Total War - Kingdoms has been released!
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It now comes with Really Bad AI 5.7 and returns to the vanilla CAI that has war for everyone.
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It also includes various fixes - and 66% more morale!
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==Medieval: Total War==
 
==Medieval: Total War==
===Medieval Total War - Redux===
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===[[Medieval Total War Redux]]===
 
https://axelhaig.com/redux/images/RX-Anniversary_FP1.jpg
 
https://axelhaig.com/redux/images/RX-Anniversary_FP1.jpg
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790816-Medieval-Total-War-Redux-Ten-Years-on-TWC! Anniversary]'''
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790816-Medieval-Total-War-Redux-Ten-Years-on-TWC! Anniversary]'''

Revision as of 08:35, 5 December 2018

This is a compiled list of the year's TWC Front Page News Announcements about mods - to request an announcement go here. Please do not add mod update information directly to this page - update information which hasn't had an announcement can be added to the Wiki game portal pages and/or the Category:Mod_Finder_Tables mod finder tables.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia

Aguirre and Swiss Unit Project]

mxMUYny.jpg

The Aguirre and Swiss Unit Project for Thrones of Britannia adds custom units to the game. It provides a more versatile roster and a more immersive experience for the player.

Shieldwall : A historical overhaul

HA0boNw.jpg

Shieldwall is a historical overhaul mod for Thrones of Britannia. Over the last couple of months, the Shieldwall Mod Team has been working really hard to produce the new Sea Kings units and new and improved shield patterns.


Total War: Warhammer

Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity

3fyOrLn.jpg

A preview of the Wood Elf icons for Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity has been posted!



Total War: Attila

Medieval Kingdoms: Total War

RpgolWW.png

The Grand Principality of Serbia preview for Medieval Kingdoms: Total War, a mod for Total War: Attila, is now available.



Total War: Rome II

Divide et Impera

3LQ85OU.jpg

Divide et Impera 1.2.3f for Total War: Rome II has been released as a public beta. This version of the mod should be save-game compatible, so you don't even need to start a new campaign!

Egyptian Scythed Chariots

zLM71iq.jpg

Egyptian Scythed Chariots for TW: Rome II adds a new Egyptian variant of the Scythed Chariots unit to the Ptolemaic Egypt faction roster. This replaces the standard Greek chariot - its statistics and gameplay are identical to the Scythed Chariots available to other factions. You can even use them as generals in custom battles!

HD Cities Mod

yJ8txsI.jpg

HD Cities Mod for Total War: Rome 2 takes the original texture atlases of the cities and replaces them with high-resolution texture atlases. These have been designed to fit perfectly, so there will be no weird artifacts when the cities are rendered.

Imperial Legions of the Third Century

hC8ocyH.jpg

Imperial Legions of the Third Century is a Third Century unit pack. It replaces vanilla models for the Aurelian faction in Total War: Rome II's Empire Divided DLC. The new units are custom created, including the swords, shoes, armor, shields, belts, and more, and the mod provides all new campaign map generals!

The Last Stand of Greece

p8242hJ.jpg

The Last Stand of Greece for Total War: Rome II has recently been updated. Changes include new units, new descriptions, upgrades and expansions to some cities, and more!

Unit Cards for Rome II and all DLCs

gqHdIjC.jpg

Would you like a change to your Total War: Rome II unit cards? Then why not try Unit Cards for Rome 2 and all DLCs?


Total War: Shogun 2

Naval Improvement mod 2.0

dX1DbM4.jpg

Naval Improvement mod 2.0 for Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai aims to improve naval warfare in the game. To this end, the ships and their weaponry have been changed, and so has the AI behaviour. This mod does not aim to be historically accurate - just to improve gameplay!



Napoleon: Total War

American Civil War

Coming this month - ACW 2.5 for Napoleon: Total War! 100% STABLE - New Maps - New Scenarios Improved Weapon, Marching and Battle Sounds New Victory Point Mode, Unit Improvements & More!

The new version of American Civil War overhaul for Napoleon: Total War is now out. The update 2.1 adds 9 maps, 11 historical scenarios, over 30 new units and uniforms, new models, and far more!



Empire: Total War

Medieval II: Total War

Calradia Total War

3sTH5v7.jpg

Calradia Total War for Medieval II: Total War will turn Mount & Blade into a Total War mod! There will be six main factions, and a specially-created map. Further information will become available as the mod is developed...

DCI: Last Alliance

5emq6yW.jpg

DCI: Last Alliance presents a preview of the Northmen of Rhovanion; horse-lords, archers and warriors forming sturdy shield walls. The Northmen are the bulwark of the northern and eastern frontiers, in the great War for Middle-earth between Sauron and the Last Alliance. This Second Age project is a Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms.

Didst thou think that the eyes of Sauron's enemies were blind? Nay - the DCI team presents enchanted features in a new preview video. The original creator has updated the Palantiri and Mirror of Galadriel into new experiences, tailored for the great war in the Second Age.

Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War

PoU268h.jpg

Recent progress on Mr_Nygren's submod of Hyrule Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has included new stratmodels, changes to animations, and the replacement of outdated mounts. For more details - and many illustrative screenshots - click on the link below!

Rise of Three Kingdoms

7gcH9kQ.jpg

Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released version 2.3 with entirely new portraits, main menu and UI elements, and new battle maps for large and huge cities, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content.

Rise of the Three Kingdoms, a Medieval II overhaul, has been updated to version 2.2. This is the compilation of all 2.0+ updates which includes content such as Xianbei and Shanyue factions, new strat map and battle models, as well as numerous tweaks.

Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released version 2.0, a compilation of all previous versions with a playable Han Dynasty, updated unit skins - and numerous fixes, updates and new content.


Rome: Total War

ahowl's Vanilla Enhancement Mod

3Xkm27w.jpg

In this version of ahowl's Vanilla Enhancement Mod for Rome: Total War - Alexander, Thrace is overhauled, Culture is added as a feature, and some music and videos have been unlocked.

ahowl11's Vanilla Enhancement Mod for Rome: Total War now has its own forum... ...and also a new version! This version completely overhauls the Dacians and adds new Barbarian settlements to the campaign map!

Another release for ahowl11's Vanilla Enahancement mod for Rome: Total War, this time focusing on the Germans! Also, night battles, bug fixes, and new traits and ancillaries await!

ahowl11's Vanilla Enhancement Mod v4 - Way of the Woad has been released for Rome: Total War - Alexander. The Britons have been completely reworked and now have new units, new environments have been added, and bugs to phalangites and fatigue have been fixed.


Lanjane's Barbarian Empires

9SNt5tc.jpg

Lanjane's Barbarian Empires is a mod for Rome: Total War - Alexander. The mod aims to retain the original design and art style of the game while adding richer details and custom content. It includes 13 campaigns, 60 historical battles, more than 450 units, and much more!

Total Vanilla Beyond

Y67oZLA.jpg

Total Vanilla Beyond 3.1 for Medieval: Total War - Kingdoms has been released! It now comes with Really Bad AI 5.7 and returns to the vanilla CAI that has war for everyone. It also includes various fixes - and 66% more morale!


Medieval: Total War

Medieval Total War – Redux

RX-Anniversary_FP1.jpg

Few mods on TWC have been maintained and updated for over ten years. The award-winning mod Medieval Total War - Redux is one of those that have. Join in the anniversary celebrations!