Those who have preordered Total War Rome II on Steam can now preload Creative Assembly's strategy sequel in preparation for next week's release. The announcement also stresses that time is running out to get in on the game's preorder incentives:

Pre-Load Total War Rome II now and be ready to play when it releases!

Plus, it's the last chance to pre-purchase and receive The Greek States Culture Pack and the Greek Hellenic Armor for The Pyro, Egyptian Cheetah, the Barbarian Set for the Demo and now the Laurel Wreath for all the classes. The Laurel Wreath unlocks a special "Romebot" invasion in Team Fortress 2's MVM mode.

The award-winning Total War series returns to Rome, setting a brand new quality benchmark for Strategy gaming. Become the world’s first superpower and command the Ancient world’s most incredible war machine. Dominate your enemies by military, economic and political means. Your ascension will bring both admiration and jealousy, even from your closet allies.