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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Closed Beta Sign-ups Live, New Dev Diary Delves Into Planet Creation
Creative Assembly has opened sign-ups for the closed beta of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, a strategy game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A new developer diary details the planet creation system, which allows for varied environments and architectural details, alongside showcasing massive battles with detailed destruction.
Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 showcased over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres, with a focus on roguelites, deck-builders, and action RPGs. Many titles featured demos or playtests available on Steam, with announcements ranging from new DLC for existing games to entirely new IPs. The event also included interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming PC titles.
See more Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and sign up for the closed beta
Creative Assembly has shared new footage and details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, confirming that a closed beta will be available later this year. The game will feature iconic characters like Yarrick and Ghazghkull Thraka and will be playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, marking the first time the series will be available on consoles.
We got a fresh look at Total War: Warhammer 40k and, friends, I'm already on board to do some horrible things to…
A new look at Total War: Warhammer 40,000 reveals a grimdark science fiction setting with massive-scale battles between Space Marines, Chaos, and Orks. Developer Creative Assembly is preparing for upcoming beta windows, building on the success of the earlier Total War: Warhammer series.
Everything Announced at PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured numerous announcements and reveals for upcoming PC titles. Highlights included new trailers and gameplay for games such as Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, Hack 95, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, and Serious Sam Shatterverse. Several games announced demos or upcoming playtests, with a focus on diverse genres from city builders and RPGs to roguelikes and party games.
Here's how to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games and hosted by Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean Plott, and Elz. The event will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam, with a pre-show hosted by Elz and Frankie starting 30 minutes prior.
This year's PC Gaming Show will provide looks at more than 50 games and also feature a behind-the-scenes look at one of my most anticipated games of the year — here's how to tune in
The PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and a new project from the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The event will also include behind-the-scenes looks, competitions, and premieres. Viewers can tune in via platforms like YouTube and Twitch starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
How to Watch the PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 7
The PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, celebrating PC games with over 50 titles from various publishers and developers. Hosted by Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, and Sean "Day[9]" Plott, the event will feature gameplay reveals, trailers, and interviews, including new looks at Serious Sam: Shatterverse and Total War: Warhammer 40,000. The show will be streamed on multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
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.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This 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 Show
Creative 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 Games
King 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 2026
The 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 Skulls
The 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 Trailer
A 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 21ST
SEGA 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 Canceled
Sega 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 Project
SEGA 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.
