These DLCs unlock unique factions for the main campaign, each with distinct playstyles:
: Features a "radical Buddhist" faction that uses unique monk units and can incite peasant revolts. These DLCs unlock unique factions for the main
These are the heavy hitters that fundamentally change how you play the game: These DLCs unlock unique factions for the main
: Often called the best DLC in the series, it moves the timeline forward to the 19th-century Boshin War. It introduces modern gunpowder, gatling guns, and ironclads, effectively acting as a standalone game. These DLCs unlock unique factions for the main
SHOGUN 2 DLC archive. Unlocking the Shogunate: A Deep Dive into Total War: SHOGUN 2 DLCs
: Perfect for players who want to dominate with early gunpowder units and spread Christianity.