For Feral Interactive, the masters of mobile porting, one of their standout series has been the adaptation of Creative Assembly's renowned blend of real-time strategy and grand empire building to mobile devices with the Total War series. Now, fans of Rome: Total War on Android and iOS can dive into a host of exciting new features with the major Imperium Edition update!

While these updates mirror some of the mechanics introduced in Feral's PC remaster of Total War: Rome, this is far from a negative. Although the PC remaster has its critiques, the quality-of-life enhancements are widely appreciated.

So, what are these new features? For seasoned veterans, the update introduces Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, all previously seen in the Medieval II port. These additions cater specifically to experienced players looking to refine their strategies.

Roman bullet timeFor both new and returning commanders, the Command Slowdown feature is a game-changer. A staple in newer releases, this mechanic automatically slows gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for precise strategic decision-making on the fly.

And yes, keyboard and mouse support has arrived! Now, players on Android and iOS can enjoy the familiar desktop controls, enhancing the experience of the original Rome: Total War in all its polygonal glory. Keep an eye out for additional quality-of-life, gameplay, and other improvements in the Imperium update, available now!

In the meantime, if you've already conquered the ancient world countless times, why not explore our list of the top 25 strategy games for iOS and Android to further test your mettle?