Single player

Large world consisting of many maps that the player can navigate at will
Integration of character development and major battles
Combined RTS and RPG experience
Numerous characters and conversations
High-quality pre-rendered movies
40-60 hours of game time in one large-scale adventure

Multiplayer

Two sides to play with - Roman and Gaul
LAN and Internet games with up to 8 players
GameSpy Arcade support
Random map generation
In-game scenario/adventure editor
Off-line ranking system

Technology

Large maps with up to 32000x32000 pixels
Support for 5000 units on the map
Intelligent unit behavior controlled by scripting language
Human-like AI opponents with different personalities
Exceptionally detailed mini-map

Graphics

Support for 1024x768 or 1280x1024 with thousands of colors
Textured 3D terrain with lighting that allows landscape views of unique quality
Three different seasons selectable for any map
Total of 45 different units with many animations
Numerous buildings and objects to enrich the world