Total War: Shogun 2

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Lead your clan to conquer feudal Japan in Total War: Shogun 2. Command epic battles, forge alliances, master samurai warfare, and become the ultimate Shogun.

Total War: Shogun 2 Trivia

Which clan starts with access to superior katana samurai in Total War: Shogun 2? (Expert)
#1: Shimazu
#2: Oda
#3: Uesugi
#4: Takeda
What unique unit is available to the Chosokabe clan in Total War: Shogun 2? (Advanced)
#1: Chosokabe Daikyu Samurai
#2: Takeda Fire Cavalry
#3: Oda Long Yari Ashigaru
#4: Mori Wako Raiders
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Total War: Shogun 2 Fun Facts

In Total War: Shogun 2, if a general's army is particularly successful, he can demand to be made shogun, initiating a civil war known as Realm Divide where nearly all other factions turn against them.
The game's AI was programmed to understand and use Sun Tzu's The Art of War strategies during battles, making for a more challenging and authentic gameplay experience.

Total War: Shogun 2 Polls

What is your favorite clan to play in Total War: Shogun 2?
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Takeda
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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Circa 1467

Start of the Sengoku Period

The Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period, begins in Japan, marking an era of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict among various competing feudal lords (daimyos).

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July 21, 1467

Onin War

The Onin War marks the outbreak of widespread civil war in Japan, which ignited the Sengoku period. It weakened the Ashikaga shogunate and created a power vacuum filled by regional lords.

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Circa 1551

Rise of Oda Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga begins his campaign to unify Japan under his rule, employing innovative military tactics and promoting trade and culture.

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June 21, 1582

Assassination of Oda Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga is betrayed and forced to commit seppuku during the Incident at Honnō-ji, interrupting his unification efforts.

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October 21, 1600

Battle of Sekigahara

A decisive battle that establishes Tokugawa Ieyasu as the dominant power in Japan, setting the stage for the Tokugawa shogunate.

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March 24, 1603

Establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Tokugawa Ieyasu is appointed shogun, beginning a period of peace and stability known as the Edo period, lasting over 250 years.

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