Mount Song and Hulao Pass were moved to their correct historical locations.

The 1.7.1 patch was the final major update released for the title. Downloading a version prior to this (such as 1.6.0 or earlier) means missing out on critical bug fixes, AI improvements, and balance changes.

(291 CE) : Set 100 years after the main era, following the bloody civil war of the Jin Dynasty.

While the base game includes major factions, later free-LCs and paid packs added unique mechanics. Notably, (added free) and Shi Xie (in a free update) round out the map.

Simply put: Total War: Three Kingdoms 1.7.1 runs smoother, looks better, and plays fairer than any previous iteration.

Total War: Three Kingdoms at version 1.7.1 with every DLC is a colossal strategy game. You are not just buying "a game"; you are buying five distinct campaign eras spanning 100+ years of Chinese history, over 500 unique unit types (including elephants, fire archers, and heavy cataphracts), and dozens of legendary characters.