Total War: Warhammer
News, coverage and analysis tracking Total War: Warhammer across the outlets.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Teases Major Announcement, Seemingly at The PC Gaming ShowCreative Assembly has teased a major announcement for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, seemingly set for the PC Gaming Show on June 7th. The trailer suggests a significant update or release date reveal for the strategy game, which will be the studio's first entry into the Warhammer universe. The game is confirmed for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.- Dawn of War IV Dev Doesn't See Total War: Warhammer 40,000 as Direct Competition, Reckons Fans Will Play Both GamesKing Art Games, developers of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, do not consider Total War: Warhammer 40,000 direct competition. They believe fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe will play both strategy titles.
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.- 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.
- Total War: Warhammer 40K – Official Warhammer Skulls 2026 Teaser TrailerA teaser trailer for the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game has been released as part of the Warhammer Skulls 2026 event. The trailer offers a first glimpse at the new title, which combines the strategy of Total War with the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000.
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 & THE TIGER WARRIORS CLAW INTO TOTAL WAR WARHAMMER III ON MAY 21STSEGA Europe and The Creative Assembly announced Bhashiva & The Tiger Warriors, the first Character Pack for Total War: Warhammer III, launching on May 21st for PC. This DLC introduces Bhashiva, a new Legendary Lord for Grand Cathay, along with new units and campaign features. The update also includes Patch 8.0 with improvements for Grand Cathay and the free Legendary Hero Taoyan the Merciless.
Sega GaaS, Online Super Game CanceledSega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, a games as a service (GaaS) initiative that was initially planned for a March 2026 release. The cancellation was confirmed in Sega Sammy's fiscal results presentation, with no specific reason provided beyond halting further investment. The report also noted underperformance from Rovio titles and Sonic Rumble, alongside delays for other upcoming games.
SEGA Cancels Its Super Game ProjectSEGA has announced the cancellation of its ambitious "Super Game" project, which aimed to create new titles based on dormant franchises and push conventional game boundaries. While the specific reasons for the cancellation were not disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to reviving classic series like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe. Several other titles have also been internally delayed.
Sega kills ‘super game’ initiative and abandons live service plansSega has officially scrapped its 'super game' initiative and abandoned its broader live service plans, citing struggles with free-to-play titles like Sonic Rumble Party and the unsuccessful integration of Rovio. While the future of projects like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi remains uncertain regarding their live service elements, Sega is reallocating over 100 developers to focus on mainstay IPs and traditional game development.
'90s virtual reality, Battlefield 2142, and Total War: This month in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years agoThis article looks back at PC Gamer magazine issues from May 1996, May 2006, and May 2016, highlighting cover stories and notable news from those periods. It revisits predictions about virtual reality and online gaming, discusses sequels like Battlefield 2142, and covers the launch of Total War: Warhammer and the early days of VR technology.- Roadmaps and PlansCreative Assembly, the developers behind Total War: Warhammer, have revealed details about upcoming plans, including information on large-scale battle maps, planetary systems, and the overall region scale for the game. These updates are part of the ongoing roadmap for the strategy title.
- Roadmaps and PlansTotal War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature destructible terrain elements, allowing players to alter the environment during gameplay. Separately, Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to receive Game Update 7.9, titled 'Legacy'.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Devs Reveal Huge Battle Maps, Planets, and Region ScaleCreative Assembly has provided new details on the scale of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting the immense size of its battle maps and planets. The upcoming strategy game aims to deliver an epic experience with vast in-game environments.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's map reveals fill me with faith that Creative Assembly can handle the setting's…Creative Assembly's recent Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Show and Tell livestream has eased concerns about the studio's ability to handle the vast and complex 40k universe. The reveals showcased detailed planet maps and massive, dense battle maps with destructible elements, suggesting a grand strategy experience that can maintain replayability across its expansive star systems.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000's map destruction is "the biggest mental shift" for the strategy series in years, but "we've kept it to areas where it it really works"Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature significant map destruction, allowing players to destroy terrain and buildings to alter the battlefield. This mechanic is described as a major shift for the series, though developers are implementing it selectively where it enhances gameplay. The game will also feature diverse biomes and faction-specific architecture, with units able to utilize ruins for tactical advantage.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will have destructible terrain elements: 'That forest, if you don't like it, you…Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature destructible terrain elements, allowing players to destroy cover and other map objects. While not everything will be destructible, the developers are focusing on areas where it enhances gameplay depth, particularly in a universe with powerful flat-firing weapons. The game is set to release on PC, with a specific date yet to be announced.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000’s Hive Waste World, Battle Maps Showcased in LivestreamCreative Assembly showcased new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, including a look at a hive waste world and its battle maps. The developers highlighted the game's sense of scale, with diverse planet biomes and detailed environments ranging from desolate wastelands to dense hive interiors. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.