Judging from this newly released trailer, multiplayer will be a huge part of Shogun 2: Total War. Unlike its predecessors in the Total War series, Creative Assembly is implementing 4v4 multiplayer games, and a cooperative multiplayer campaign that take place on the battlefields of Japan.
Players will be able to fully customize their general's avatar and avatar, with everything from looks and skills to veteran abilities. Additionally, players will also be able to join a clan with their friends and allies and participate in total war online.