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Not that we were expecting any different, but after a handful of cheeky teaser videos meant to rile up fans, Creative Assembly lifted the lid onTotal War: Warhammer III, and boy does it look sick.
As much as I feel like cinematic trailers are overplayed in this industry, there’s still a place for them, especially for a game likeTotal War: Warhammer IIIthat’s building on a firmly-established foundation. Player support has “pushed our ambition to new heights,” as game director Ian Roxburgh puts it.
The newWarhammer IIIcampaign will revolve around the forces ofKislevandCathay, with grisly appearances from Khorne, Nurgle, Slaanesh, and Tzeentch. “Each race offers a unique journey through the nightmarish Chaos Realm, culminating in an endgame that will determine the fate of the world,” according to the studio. Players “will be tasked with saving or exploiting the power of a dying god.”
To be clear, the setting is “around the reign of Karl Franz” and there are nine playable Legendary Lords.
The game is releasing in “late 2021” onSteamand theEpic Games Store, with cross-platform multiplayer planned for launch. The pre-order incentives will be announced down the road.
One last note plucked from theFAQ: Creative Assembly intends to release a “massive combined map that will be a huge free DLC for owners of all three games,” but you’ll needall threeparts “through a single store.”Total War: Warhammer IandIIare expected to launch on the Epic Store beforeIII.
Watch Kislev battle a Bloodthirster in the first trailer for Total War: Warhammer III[Warhammer Community]
