Pirates & Raiders introduces three new playable factions to Total War: Rome II, all from the the ancient-world Balkan culture, and all capable raiders with the ability to quickly assemble mercenary forces.
Players will be able get access to the Ardiaei of Illyria, and the Thracian tribes of Tylis and the Odrysian Kingdom through the DLC pack. On top of that, a free update will bring a fourth faction - the Thracian tribe of The Getae - as well as a new historical battle, The Battle of Pydna.