Total War: Warhammer III
News, coverage and analysis tracking Total War: Warhammer III across the outlets.- Total War Warhammer 3's new attempt at fixing its campaign AI woes promises a "more dynamic and interesting" late gameCreative Assembly has released update 8.1 for Total War: Warhammer 3, introducing significant improvements to the campaign AI to create a more dynamic late game. The update addresses issues with idling armies and introduces new prioritization mechanisms to encourage expansion and competition among AI factions. Additionally, the patch includes new landmarks and technologies for Grand Cathay and buffs for its Tiger Warriors units.
- Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting new endgames, individual victory conditions, a Vampire Counts rework, and…Creative Assembly has detailed upcoming changes for Total War: Warhammer 3, including Update 9.0 and the Lords of the End Times DLC. The update will introduce new endgame scenarios themed around The End Times, rework victory conditions for each legendary lord, and overhaul the Vampire Counts faction. The DLC will add new legendary lords and units, including Nagash, the Glottkin, and potentially Thanquol.
- Steam Machine review: A singular living room PC that's more expensive than I'd like, but too special not to loveThe new Steam Machine offers a unique and compact living room PC experience, though its high price point is a significant drawback. Despite performance limitations compared to more expensive custom builds, it excels in quiet operation, small form factor, and seamless integration with SteamOS and the Steam Controller, making it a compelling, albeit costly, option for a dedicated home entertainment PC.
- PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.
- Total War: Warhammer 40K is getting a closed beta in 2026, and after its latest reveal I'll be first in lineCreative Assembly announced that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will receive a closed beta in 2026. The game, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, will feature real-time battles with a focus on both ranged and melee combat, and a more urban battlefield environment compared to previous titles. The developer also showcased new gameplay footage at the PC Gaming Show 2026.
- Warhammer Skulls 2026: The Recap & Up to 90% Off Select Warhammer Video Games Until 28th MayThe Warhammer Skulls 2026 event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a showcase of new and upcoming Warhammer video games, including world premieres of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. A Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 collaboration was also announced. Sales of up to 90% off on select Warhammer titles are available across multiple platforms until May 28th.
- Brian Blessed says that playing Gotrek Gurnisson in Warhammer is 'six and a half times more demanding' than…Actor Brian Blessed described his role as Gotrek Gurnisson in Warhammer audio productions and Total War: Warhammer II as six and a half times more demanding than playing King Lear. He highlighted the immense vocal power and control required for the character, calling it the most demanding part he has ever undertaken.
- Total War: Warhammer 40k's new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis…A new trailer for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 strongly suggests the inclusion of iconic characters Commissar Yarrick and Ork Warboss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka. The trailer focuses on the Fourth War for Armageddon, hinting at their playable roles and a potential campaign centered on the planet. This development indicates a shift towards featuring named characters in the series.
- Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements and updates for Warhammer games, primarily on PC. Key reveals included the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, new content for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and demos for Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Crossplay was also enabled for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.
- 40K XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel and this time we'll get to purge 'seven…A sequel to the turn-based tactics game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters has been announced, titled Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch. The sequel will feature seven distinct enemy factions, including Orks, T'au, and Genestealers, and will introduce new protagonists and vehicles. It is being developed with inspiration from XCOM 2 and will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- El pack de personaje Bhashiva y los Guerreros Tigres yá está disponible para Total War: WARHAMMER IIISEGA Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited have released the first character pack for Total War: Warhammer III, titled Bhashiva and the Tiger Warriors. This downloadable content introduces the mercenary leader Bhashiva and her feline warriors to the Grand Cathay faction, adding new campaign features and battlefield units. The pack is available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
- Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer SkullsThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
- Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOXThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls festival brought numerous game announcements, updates, and discounts for Xbox platforms. Highlights include new trailers and gameplay reveals for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. Several titles received free updates or DLC, and many games are available through Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days.
- Warhammer Skull 2026 – All the game announcements and trailersThe Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game announcements and updates across the Warhammer universes. Highlights include the closed beta for Warhammer 40,000: Darktree, the Infinite Museion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and the console launch of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks with cross-play and a new level editor. New titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch were also revealed, alongside updates for existing games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.
- PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: WitchfireThe latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.
- How to watch Warhammer Skulls 2026The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event will showcase upcoming video game reveals for Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and The Old World on May 21st. The showcase will be streamed on official YouTube and Twitch channels, and will also feature deals on existing Warhammer games.
- Total War: Warhammer 3's Bhashiva Character Pack brings true tiger ferocity to Grand CathayThe Bhashiva Character Pack for Total War: Warhammer 3 introduces Bhashiva and her Tiger Warriors to Grand Cathay. This downloadable content focuses on an army that excels at flanking and ambushes, adding new strategic options to the game.
- What Total War: Warhammer 3's first character pack means for future DLC: "We know there are loads of…Creative Assembly has released the first character pack for Total War: Warhammer 3, featuring the mercenary Bhashiva, which serves as a smaller, more focused DLC offering. This new format allows for the inclusion of niche characters and units that might not support a larger expansion. Developers Richard Aldridge and Josh King discussed how these character packs complement existing factions and offer new playstyles, potentially paving the way for more fan-favorite characters to be introduced in the future.
- Bhashiva's tiger warriors are an addition to Total War: Warhammer 3 worth the money and the waitThe Bhashiva's Tiger Warriors DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 offers a unique army with distinct campaign mechanics, including unit insignias and the Tiger Court system for buffs. While the campaign structure provides more direction than usual, managing relationships and completing objectives can be challenging. Despite some minor issues and a bug, the savage tiger warriors are a fun and worthwhile addition to the game, especially for fans of the Warhammer universe.
- Bhashiva und die Tigerkrieger fahren in Total War: WARHAMMER III am 21. Mai die Klauen ausSEGA Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited announced that Bhashiva & The Tiger Warriors, the first character pack for Total War: Warhammer III, will be released on May 21, 2026. This DLC introduces Bhashiva, the Desert Tiger, and her Tiger Warriors to the Grand Cathay armies, bringing new campaign features and combat units focused on speed and ambush tactics. The release coincides with Patch 8.0, which includes updates for Grand Cathay and the free legendary hero Taoyan the Merciless.