*Two distinct gameplay modes: Turn-based imperial management model and real-time land and naval battles in full 3D.
*Spectacular land battles: Striking environments provide the backdrop for gruesome scenes of combat. Fully interactive battle maps allow you to gain a defensive advantage by occupying buildings, forests, boulder fields and more. The varying climates and terrains of the 50 plus maps dramatically change the look and feel of battles.
*Breathtaking naval battles: Varying classes of ships are manned by crews with differing skills and abilities. Choose to sink your enemy, or immobilise, board and capture their vessels.
*Historically accurate units and weaponry: Faithfully reproduced units, which differ from Empire to Empire, reflect the color and splendor of the era. Authentic period formations and manoeuvres provide great tactical depth.
*Choice of Empires: Choose from the five Great Empires of the period - Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, in your struggle for domination. Each Empire has its own strengths and weaknesses that can change as play progresses.
*In-depth management model: Provides challenging, rewarding gameplay encompassing war, diplomacy, politics, commerce and technology. Develop and expand your Empire throughout Europe and North Africa, across 51 provinces and 29 maritime regions.
*Comprehensive development model: Featuring over 70 advancements, with separate military, political/diplomatic, resource and commercial branches and a unique system of historical quests.
*Multi-player: Head-to-head real-time battles allow you to pit your skills as a Commander against your friends.