Empire: Total War introduces a range of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat. For the first time in the Total War series, you will be able to intuitively command individual ships or vast fleets in rich sea environments with stunning water and weather effects that play a huge role in your ultimate glorious success or ignominious defeat. After bombarding your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple with their ship and prepare to board, taking control of your men as they fight hand-to-hand on the decks of these wooden colossi.