Gameplay

• Large maps complete with neutral settlements and camps that present a threat to all players.
• Player controlled heroes that command armies of up to 50 units on their own, providing them with an additional bonus in battle.
• Settlements have their own resources they can spend locally or transport elsewhere.
• Rituals performed in places of ancient worship that effect the entire world.
• Military units have the ability to capture resource caravans, outposts and even entire cities and settlements.
• Ships and shipyards providing for sea battles or transport of armies and resources from one shore to another.
• Upgrades that increase the might of your armies and the power of your settlements.
• A vast array of items that bring specific bonuses to the unit carrying them.
• A number of special abilities that give different advantages to the various units.

Single Player

• Integration of character development and major battles.
• A single-player campaign featuring the campaign of Hannibal Barca (Sagunto battle, the crossing of the Alps, Cannas battle).
• A single-player campaign featuring the development of the Roman Republic during the Punic wars (the invasion of Sicily, the conquest of Hispania, the destruction of Carthage).

Multiplayer

• Four sides to play with – Roman, Gaul, Carthaginian and Iberians, complete with their own historical buildings and units.
• LAN and Internet games with up to 8 players.
• GameSpy Arcade support.
• Random map generation.
• In-game scenario/adventure editor.
• Off-line ranking system.