If you have the Steam version, you'll need to either edit your Launch Options (right-click on the game in your Steam library - it's in Properties), which looks like this: If you've the disc version, these should let you launch mods with a simple double-click.
For the newer Steam 'Definitive Edition' the Kingdoms file comes included, but there's some extra leg-work to be done.Įither way, mods should be unpacked to your Medieval II Total War\Mods directory, and many come with a handy launcher file in EXE or BAT format. If you own a physical copy, you'll need the Kingdoms expansion to run most mods.
Installing mods for Medieval 2 takes some effort (it's 13 years old after all). While there are dozens of mods with historically accurate factions, today we're going to get our Hobbit on and take a look at what's good for your Elf. Thanks to its robust mod support Medieval 2: Total War still has a large and active modding scene. While the Total War series has grown into more fantastical settings by itself, it was the fans to first stick pointy ears on the venerable strategy game.
It's good to be king, and even better to be a sorcerer commanding a swarm of the undead. Every other Monday, Dominic gives you a reason to dust off one of your old games and dive into its mods with Modder Superior.
