Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · Published by SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), published by SEGA — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Supported OS: Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP,) 2 GB RAM (Vista™)
- Graphics: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory
- Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels
- Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card
- Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard disk space formatted as NTFS
- Peripherals: Windows compatible mouse and keyboard
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Supported languages (8)
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Steam classifies Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition as a Strategy game, developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac). Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
How much does Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 4, 2009.
What platforms is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition.
What is Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 90/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).
Where to get Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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