However, since that's not quite ready for release, we took some time out to make another update for single player. Sorry it's been a bit of while since the last update, but we've been working mainly on multiplayer. As Emperor, set edicts, laws and decrees to balance power and move into a glorious new Era, with new technologies and military units that change the game!.Many other elements will determine the outcome of you quest for dominance such as Leaders, Sieges, Unrest and Rebellion, and Authority and Culture ratings.Elaborate research tree including technology as well as cultural, philosophical and religious developments.Develop your settlements by constructing buildings and developing the landscape around them, build markets and ports to enable trade by land and water.Long seamless zoom range lets you step right into the game world or zoom out for a strategic overview.Fully animated 3D models, with variations in face and clothing for each model, including infantry, cavalry, chariot and artillery units, as well as naval forces.Watch skilled armies and reinforcements go to battle, according to the battle orders and formations set by the player. Large scale battles with hundreds or thousands of soldiers, depicted in detail right on the game map.Vast beautifully rendered map featuring an attractive and authentic depiction of the landscape of China and Mongolia.Play as one of 16 different factions each with their own special bonuses or penalties.Persuade the other factions to recognize you as such by either military force, or by diplomatic persuasion.Start out as a single nation or tribe, starting from humble beginnings with a single settlement and expand your empire and develop your culture with the aim of becoming the universally recognized Son of Heaven and ruler of the world.