Lore & Background

Delve into the rich lore and background of Total War: Warhammer III. Discover the game's narrative, development, and the world of Warhammer Fantasy.

Total War: Warhammer III is the third and final installment in the acclaimed Total War: Warhammer series, developed by Creative Assembly. It serves as the culmination of the trilogy, set within the expansive Warhammer Fantasy universe created by Games Workshop. The game was released on PC on February 17, 2022, followed by Mac and Linux versions in May and June of the same year. It is available on major digital storefronts including Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Windows Store, with an account for one of these required for play. Additionally, the game is accessible via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

The official manual for Total War: Warhammer III offers a concise introduction to both the game's lore and its mechanics, catering to both new and experienced players. It also contains information regarding installation, warranty, and customer service.

The game features a main campaign, The Realm of Chaos, which can be played in an 8-player multiplayer mode with simultaneous turns. A prologue campaign, The Lost God, acts as a tutorial for newcomers. For those seeking a grander scale, the Immortal Empires mega campaign combines content from all three games, available to all Warhammer III owners. New battle types include Survival battles in the Realm of Chaos and updated siege battles. Two smaller campaigns, Darkness & Disharmony (set in Cathay) and Something Rotten in Kislev (set in Kislev), are also featured. Treasure hunts, a feature from the previous game, are not returning.

Multiplayer enhancements include the ability for owners of all three games to access all content from the entire series within TWW3's multiplayer. A new mode called Domination introduces capture-point mechanics and allows players to summon reinforcements, designed to address issues like being stuck in unfavorable matchups or stalemates. Most campaigns now support up to 8 players.

Total War: Warhammer III introduces new playable races and factions, including the Chaos Dwarfs with lords like Astragoth Ironhand and Drazhoath the Ashen, requiring the Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs DLC. The Immortal Empires mode expands the playable content significantly, offering over 60 additional factions and 15 races from the previous games and their DLCs.