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Shogun: Total War

by The Creative Assembly · published by Sega

Released June 13, 2000 on PC.

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About Shogun: Total War

Set against the backdrop of the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States) period from the 15th to the beginning of the 17th century, Shogun: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game with a strong focus on historical authenticity. Players assume control of a daimyo (leader) of a contemporary Japanese clan and attempt to conquer the nation and claim the title of supreme Shogun, the undisputed military ruler of Japan. The gameplay consist of two parts – a turn-based Risk-style mode on a 2D campaign map of Japan where the player must recruit, manage and move their armies, conduct diplomacy, trade, espionage, sabotage and assassinations. This 2D map however ultimately serves to provide context for the 3D real-time battles that make up the main part of the game and occur whenever your army crosses into enemy territory or two opposing forces meet on the campaign map.

Japan 1542 - A nation divided by warfare. One determined warlord will master the Art Of War and lead his Samurai troops in a brutal quest to unite the country. He will rise to become Japan's supreme ruler. He will rise to become SHOGUN.

Release dates by platform

PCNAJune 13, 2000 · Out now
PCEUJune 16, 2000 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score8465 ratings on IGDB

Shogun: Total War FAQ

When did Shogun: Total War come out?

Shogun: Total War was released on June 13, 2000 for PC.

Is Shogun: Total War on PlayStation 5?

No. Shogun: Total War has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC.

Is Shogun: Total War on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Shogun: Total War has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC.

Is Shogun: Total War on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Shogun: Total War has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC.

Who is making Shogun: Total War?

Shogun: Total War is developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega and Electronic Arts.

Is Shogun: Total War multiplayer?

Yes. Shogun: Total War supports single player and multiplayer.

Total War: Shogun series

3 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Shogun: Total War2000
  2. Total War: Shogun 22011
  3. Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai2012

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