The DLC introduced several features designed to simulate the instability of the 3rd century:
The campaign immerses players in one of Rome's most turbulent eras. By 270 AD, the Roman Empire was reeling from economic collapse, a rapid succession of "barracks emperors," and external threats from barbarian tribes and the rising Sassanid Empire. The empire had effectively split into three rival seats of power: the central Roman Empire, the Gallic Empire in the west, and the Palmyrene Empire in the east. 2. Core Gameplay Mechanics Total War Rome 2 Empire Divided ALL DLC’s Fre...
: Players can permit the spread of new religions—such as Christianity, Mithraism, and Manichaeism . These buildings cost nothing to build but spread foreign culture and can cause public disorder, making them a "double-edged sword". The DLC introduced several features designed to simulate