How do I play a multiplayer campaign in Total War: SHOGUN 2 using Steam?

Playing a multiplayer campaign in Total War: SHOGUN 2 is slightly different depending on whether you wish to host a campaign, or simply join one.

To host:

1. In the Main Menu, place the mouse cursor over the Multiplayer icon and select Multiplayer Campaign from the menu that appears.

2. The Campaign Games screen will appear. Select Host Campaign.

3. The Host Campaign dialog will appear. Enter a game name and a password (optional), then click the Accept button (tick icon).

4. The Two Player Campaign screen will appear. On this screen, you can customize your campaign settings. To invite a friend from your Steam friends' list to the campaign, click the Envelope icon. Otherwise, proceed to step 6.

5. The Invite Friends dialog will appear. Tick the checkbox next to the name of the friend you wish to invite, then click the OK button (tick icon).

6. When you are happy with your settings and another player has joined the game, click the Ready button (tick icon).

7. The game will begin once the other player has indicated that they are ready.

To join:

1. In the Main Menu, place the mouse cursor over the Multiplayer icon and select Multiplayer Campaign from the menu that appears.

2. The Campaign Games screen will appear. From the list of campaigns, highlight the campaign you wish to join, then select Join.

3. The Two Player Campaign screen will appear. On this screen, you can customize your campaign settings. When you are happy with your settings, click the Ready button (tick icon).

4. The game will begin once the host has indicated that they are ready.