Click here for his full hands-on preview of Total War: Attila.

You can simply play the role of crazy barbarian warlord who amasses an army and followers and simply decided to spend a few decades causing destruction via rampaging from one side of a continent to another.

For the first time in the series’ history you can play the game without any inclination of winning the day by either military or economic conquest. Of course this probably translates to taking over someone else’s city, a staple in any form of global conquest, but the ability to migrate adds a new dynamic to Total War that is genuinely exciting. Here's an excerpt from Kosta's time with the game: One of the newer and more interesting features of Total War: Attila is the introduction of horde mechanics which basically mean that you can pack up your entire city, burn the remains to ashes, and take your army and people out into the wilderness to find a new place to call home. Total War: Attila is due to release in the early part of this year, but ahead of that (and our requisite review) Kosta Andreadis took a preview build of the game for a hands-on spin. We also have extensive fact-sheet we've prepared on the site for you, right here. Watch a trailer for the new content embedded below, and pre-order now from Steam. You'll be able to play as Belisarius, one of the last great Roman generals and retake Rome from Emperor Justinian, or you can rebel against him and work to crown yourself Emperor of Rome. The cities of northern Gaul could provide rich plunder, yet historically the Suebi found conquest in Spain which path will you choose for them?An all-new campaign pack is also set to release on the same day - The Last Roman which includes a huge new campaign map as well as 'a unique new “Roman Expedition” faction as one of 5 playable factions'.

Starting the period as a displaced people within the Western Roman Empire, the Suebians are a warlike confederation of smaller tribes who take quickly to a migratory lifestyle, making excellent raiders. The Suebi, a new playable faction for all owners of Total War: ATTILA, are the stars of a free DLC which also includes a new historical battle (The Battle of Dara) and the latest game patch – all dropping this Thursday (June 25th). The Creative Assembly is continuing its free content support for Total War: Attila this week, with a new faction arriving alongside an historical battle and the game's latest update.

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