Last updated on December 12, 2025
Creative Assembly finally brings Total War into the far future. Total War: Warhammer 40K pushes the series from the old-world fantasy of the previous trilogy into a galaxy ruled by decay, crusades, and endless war. Information is still limited, but the early reveal gives us a decent idea of where things are heading.
What Kind of Game to Expect
The 40K setting changes the scale dramatically. Instead of fighting over regions on a map, you’ll push across star systems, capturing planets, stealing fleets, and juggling a war economy as your crusade grows. Terrain destruction, varied biomes, and elite units return, but everything now sits on top of a galactic backdrop.
Four major factions will be available from the start:
• Space Marines, relying on precision and power
• Astra Militarum, bringing massed firepower and armor columns
• Orks, chaotic and aggressive as ever
• Aeldari, fast, flexible, and lethal in skilled hands
A First for Total War
For many fans, the standout feature is full faction customization. You can define your own heraldry, symbols, doctrines, and even the tone of your wargear, something the tabletop community has wanted in a Total War title for years.
Game Director Attila Mohacsi described the project as a perfect match between the studio’s strengths and the scale of the 40K universe, calling it their attempt at the “definitive Warhammer 40,000 strategy experience.”
When Is It Coming Out?
There’s no release date yet. Based on how Creative Assembly usually rolls out new titles, the game is likely targeting late 2026 or sometime in 2027. It will launch on PC, and for the first time, Total War will also show up on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether all versions arrive at the same time remains unknown.
We will get more details in 2026. For now, Total War: Warhammer 40K looks like one of the boldest moves Creative Assembly has made in a decade.
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