Master the Art of Conquest in Medieval: Total War - Collection

Step into a world of shifting borders, religious fervor, and legendary warfare with Medieval: Total War - Collection. This definitive compilation brings together the critically acclaimed Medieval: Total War and its official expansion pack, Viking Invasion, offering players an expansive journey through some of history's most turbulent eras. Whether you are defending the English coast from Northmen or striving to unify Europe, this collection delivers a profound grand strategy experience that spans centuries of conflict.

Two Eras of Warfare

The collection provides two distinct yet equally gripping historical settings:

  • Medieval: Total War: Command your empire across the lush grasslands of Western Europe, the arid deserts of Northern Africa, and the Mediterranean. Navigate the era of the Crusades and witness the fall of Constantinople as you attempt to build a dynastic empire that stretches across four centuries.
  • Viking Invasion: Travel back to the Dark Ages of England. In this expansion, players face the brutal onslaught of Viking invaders. You can choose to lead English factions to repel the raiders or seize the opportunity to unify England under a Viking banner.

Dual-Layered Gameplay Mechanics

True to the legendary Total War formula, gameplay is divided into two distinct, interconnected layers that require both long-term planning and immediate tactical brilliance:

Grand Strategy Management: On the campaign map, you act as a statesman and king. You are responsible for managing the economic, civil, religious, and military arms of your empire. Build up your cities, manage trade routes, and utilize a sophisticated diplomacy system. Use agents such as emissaries, spies, and assassins to offer bribes, forge alliances, or execute clandestine assassinations to destabilize your rivals.

Real-Time Tactical Combat: When diplomacy fails, the game transitions to the battlefield. Command up to 10,000 soldiers in epic, real-time encounters. You must manage unit formations and leverage unique abilities to outmaneuver the enemy. Success relies heavily on maintaining unit morale; if your troops are flanked or overwhelmed, they may break and flee. The collection also features spectacular siege warfare, allowing you to use cannons, catapults, and ballistae to pound formidable castles into dust.

Notable Features

  • Massive Scale: Experience intense combat featuring thousands of 3D units on-screen at once.
  • Diverse Factions: Command fourteen playable factions spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • Rich Unit Variety: Lead over 100 different unit types, including knights, men-at-arms, and English longbowmen.
  • Character Depth: A system of "Valour, Vice and Virtues" influences how characters are perceived by others and how they lead their men.
  • Multiplayer Action: Engage in intense multiplayer battles with up to seven other players over the internet.

Who is this game for?

Medieval: Total War - Collection is a must-play for fans of grand strategy and historical simulation. If you enjoy the complexity of managing an empire's economy and politics alongside the visceral thrill of directing massive infantry charges, this collection offers unparalleled depth. It appeals to both those seeking a deep, single-player historical epic and competitive players looking for tactical mastery in multiplayer skirmishes.

Platform Availability

This classic title is available for PC.