and overhauls that eventually fixed the game's disastrous 2013 launch.

While the technical process may sound straightforward, using a DLC unlocker for Total War: Rome 2 is not without significant consequences.

Total War: Rome 2 DLC Unlocker – A Complete Strategic Guide

A DLC unlocker is not a crack of the base game. Generally, these tools assume you own the legal Emperor Edition of the game on Steam. What they do is trick the Steam DRM (Digital Rights Management) into thinking you have purchased the DLC licenses.