Shogun AoD: Total War Strategy4.2.0

The era of the Shogun has begun. Pull out your katana and command your samurai on the battlefield to conquer feudal Japan.

Japan 1192. Numerous clans are at war to gain supremacy. Thanks to the growing power of your dynasty at the helm of your clan, you managed to gain the emperor 's admiration and be named Shogun. The enemy Daimyo prepare to challenge your samurai in battle with their armies. War looms.

Empower your armies by enlisting legendary samurai, hiring fearsome ronin and warrior monks, and importing deadly arquebuses from Europeans. Master the art of war by becoming a battlefield strategist.

Survive the betrayals and internal conflicts that will put your dynasty at risk by enlisting spies and ronin. Defend yourself from enemy ninjas by learning the art of Kendo with your katana. Step into the shoes of a Daimyo clan leader, and through military, economic, and diplomatic clashes let your shogunate and dynasty thrive until 1868.

Secure a long-lasting empire by educating your ronin to follow the Bushido (the way of the warrior) and preparing them to become feared and respected samurai, ready to succeed you to the title of Shogun until the last samurai, heir to your dynasty, conquers all of Japan.

This epic game about samurai perfectly mixes different types of game: war games, turn-based strategy, management games, RPGs.

Version History What's New 4.2.0 Echoes of Fate
- Family Motto: chosen at the beginning and immutable, the motto grants advantages in specific feats and dynastic events and determines the associated monument.
- Sovereign Adventures: unique events that recount the life of the sovereign, providing unique experiences for each leader.
- Legendary Feats: epic feats that, if successfully accomplished, offer long-lasting benefits to the kingdom.
- Dynastic Events: epoch-making decisions that shape the legacy of the dynasty, influenced by the Family Motto and strategic choices.
- Indicator Events: events related to the indicators influence the kingdom, translating positive or negative trends into tangible effects.
- Monument: the monument, determined by the family motto, once completed will offer strategic bonuses in specific areas of gameplay. 4.2.0 11/12/2025 Version 4.1.0 Royal Reunion Release Notes:
- Character Graphic Revamp: Complete graphical overhaul adding depth and details to the characters that inhabit your kingdom.
- Game Act Management: Now you can start the game directly from a specific act or swiftly progress to the next by conquering all cities within the current act.
- Restricted Council: Assign noble titles to your relatives to involve them in the Restricted Council. This allows you to address emergencies and restore stability to the realm.
- Characters Come to Life: Engage in dialogue with your characters! Utilize conversation to enhance your relationships with them.
- Leaders' Summit: Convene leaders from other factions and negotiate multilateral agreements to improve cultural influence, public order, and city defenses. 4.1.0 08/13/2024 bug fixing 4.0.3 01/04/2024 bug fixing 4.0.2 06/08/2023 What's new in the expansion 4.0 Way of Life:
- ROYAL COURT and FAMILY TREE: in the royal court it's now possible to interact with family members, partners, lovers and leaders of other factions by talking to them.
- PARTNERS AND LOVERS: it'ss now possible to interact with your partners and manage sentimental relationships. Having happy partners improves the personality of your sons and, consequently, the chances that they will have positive traits.
- FACTION LEADERS: It's now possible to interact with the leaders of other factions. Improving relations with leaders allows you to obtain benefits on the diplomatic agreement with the faction they belong.
- LIFESTYLE TRAITS: it's now possible for each ruler to acquire traits due to their lifestyle that will add to the initial traits. The traits acquired will depend on the decisions made by the rulers and on their way of governing the kingdom.
- MERCENARIES: It's now possible to recruit armies of mercenaries
- ANIMATIONS: Added some animations to make the game more engaging
- MERCHANDISE SHOP: The game store has been extended. You can now buy Dynasty Points, Precious Chests, Legendary Heirlooms and remove ads 4.0.1 03/28/2023 What's new in the expansion 4.0 Way of Life:
- ROYAL COURT and FAMILY TREE: in the royal court it's now possible to interact with family members, partners, lovers and leaders of other factions by talking to them.
- PARTNERS AND LOVERS: it'ss now possible to interact with your partners and manage sentimental relationships. Having happy partners improves the personality of your sons and, consequently, the chances that they will have positive traits.
- FACTION LEADERS: It's now possible to interact with the leaders of other factions. Improving relations with leaders allows you to obtain benefits on the diplomatic agreement with the faction they belong.
- LIFESTYLE TRAITS: it's now possible for each ruler to acquire traits due to their lifestyle that will add to the initial traits. The traits acquired will depend on the decisions made by the rulers and on their way of governing the kingdom.
- MERCENARIES: It's now possible to recruit armies of mercenaries
- ANIMATIONS: Added some animations to make the game more engaging
- MERCHANDISE SHOP: The game store has been extended. You can now buy Dynasty Points, Precious Chests, Legendary Heirlooms and remove ads 4.0.0 03/21/2023 bug fixing 3.0.7 12/19/2022 bug fixing 3.0.6 11/28/2022 bug fixing 3.0.5 11/16/2022 bug fixing 3.0.4 11/11/2022 bug fixing 3.0.3 10/10/2022 bug fixing 3.0.2 10/04/2022 bug fixing 3.0.1 09/30/2022 3.0.0 09/14/2022