Downloadable Content – Blood pack
Requires the base game Total War: SHOGUN 2 in order to play
This downloadable content has a higher age rating than the base game Total War: SHOGUN 2. Please check the age rating symbols for more information.
The Total War battle engine has been re-engineered for the ultimate in visceral conflict. Intricate new animations enable your Samurai to carve a bloody, limb-strewn path through enemy armies.
The Total War: SHOGUN 2 Blood Pack features new visual effects during real time battles:
• Decapitation and limb severing
• Blood effects on unit models, equipment and ground
• Giblets from cannon and musket impact
• Blood-squirt from projectile and weapon impact
• New sounds for dismemberment and spurting blood
• Blood-spatter effect on camera
The Blood Pack visual effects can be turned on and off from the game Options menu.
Downloadable Content - The Hattori Clan Pack (Limited Edition content)
Requires the base game Total War: SHOGUN 2 in order to play
The Hattori Clan Pack includes all four unlocks previously only available in the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Limited Edition.
• The Hattori clan are masters of the Iga-ryu ninjutsu - a unique collection of martial skills and guerrilla techniques. This additional in-game faction is available for use in single or multiplayer Campaign modes and Custom and Multiplayer Battles. It includes the most powerful battlefield ninja units.
• The Battle of Nagashino (historical scenario) saw an alliance between the Oda and Tokugawa clans clashing against the legendary Takeda clan in 1575. Takeda was ultimately defeated but, as in all Total War battles, victory lies in your hands and by playing one of these three factions you can repeat history... or even rewrite it!
• Special armour for your avatar – this complete set of armour will make your General’s avatar stand out on the battlefield and will reward you with the Bad Omen retainer that affects morale to enemy ashigaru (foot soldier) units, giving you a competitive advantage online.
• Bank account of XP for your avatar – start your General’s avatar at a higher level, with instant access to one upgrade point to spend on special skills or traits.
Guide ancient Japan into the modern age, as the arrival of America, Britain and France incites a ferocious civil war which will decide the future of the nation.
• Dramatic 19th century Japan setting
Based on the backdrop of the Boshin War period, the new campaign starts in 1864, a time of growing resentment against Western colonial power and influence. As Japan began to modernise and industrialise, the inevitable social and economic changes led to increasingly militant nationalism and antipathy towards the Shogunate.
• 6 new playable clans
Play as a clan supporting the Imperial throne, or the last Shogunate:
• Shogunate clans: Aizu, Nagaoka, Jozai
• Imperial clans: Choshu, Satsuma, Tosa
• New foreign powers
The American, British and French nations played an important part in the story of the Boshin war and your relations with these foreign powers will be integral to unit recruitment and to advancing your technology trees.
• New 19th century Japan campaign map
• The new island of Ezo extends the SHOGUN 2 campaign map northwards.
• Fully refreshed towns and other campaign map features reflect the different time period, with railways making their first appearance in a Total War title.
• Railway lines on the campaign map
• Develop your own railway network to move armies and agents between your regions.
• Railways can be sabotaged and transport can be blocked by enemy armies who take control of parts of the line or railway stations.
• 39 new land units
• Including modern ranged units - such as the Gatling gun and Armstrong gun - controllable in a new first-person mode.
• New units can also be recruited from foreign powers, including the British Royal Marines, US Marine Corps and French Marines.
• 10 new naval unit types with a total of 21 ships
• New steam-powered warships, heavily armed with modern artillery.
• Foreign ironclad ships can also be purchased, including the Warrior-class ironclad.
• New port siege battle type
• This new battle type triggers when attempting a naval assault on an occupied enemy port.
• The attacking fleet must sail into the harbour and capture the port, running the gauntlet of coastal gun defences.
• New land and sea unit interactions
• During a land battle, armies can call in offshore artillery support barrages.
• Conversely, costal gun emplacements can target enemy ships during port siege battles, when ending their turn within the range of upgraded coastal defences.
• Campaign map bombardments: offshore naval units can bombard armies and cities in adjacent coastal areas on the campaign map itself.
• 3 new agent types
• The Foreign Veteran, the Ishin Shishi and the Shinshengumi.
• Each new agent has its own skill tree. Ninja and Geisha agents have had their skill trees updated.
• Improved siege battle mechanics
• New upgradable tower defences can be built with a specific defence specialty: archery, matchlock or Gatling gun.
• 4 new historical battles
Fight in 4 brand-new dramatic portrayals of the major historical battles of the Boshin War.
• Multiplayer 2.0
• New Conquest map reflecting the 19th century setting
• Brand-new Fall of the Samurai avatar, including:
• Over 40 new retainers
• Over 30 new armour pieces
• New 19th century avatar skill tree
• Multiple avatars: players can enjoy multiple careers and progression across Shogun 2 and Fall of The Samurai
