: Includes 16 historical nations , such as Ukraine, Russia, England, France, and Prussia, each with unique architectural styles, technologies, and specialized military units (e.g., Ukrainian Cossacks or English sea power).

: Terrain significantly impacts combat, with elevation affecting firing ranges and movement speeds. Players can use formations (line, column, square) to organize large groups of soldiers. System Requirements (PC)

: Unlike many RTS games of its era, Cossacks features "seemingly unlimited" unit counts, allowing for massive field battles and prolonged city sieges.