Total War Warhammer 40000 Announced at TGA 2025 Delivering an Epic Multi Planet Conflict Across the Grimdark Future
Creative Assembly has officially taken the Total War franchise into one of the most iconic universes in entertainment. During The Game Awards 2025 and with an introduction by Stranger Things star David Harbour the studio unveiled Total War Warhammer 40000, confirming the long awaited fusion of large scale strategy warfare and the Warhammer 40K universe. The reveal included the first gameplay footage showcasing intense real time battles culminating in a sweeping camera pullback that revealed combat spanning multiple planets. F
The game’s Steam page is now live confirming four playable factions at launch each distinct and deeply rooted in the lore of Warhammer 40K.
Space Marines
Genetically engineered warriors wielding the Imperium’s deadliest weaponry. Elite in number and devastating in precision these super soldiers strike with relentless force empowered by sacred armor and centuries of conditioning.
Orks
Chaotic and destructive in overwhelming numbers Orks charge into war fueled by brute instinct and the primal energy of the WAAAGH!. Their improvised weaponry and ramshackle war machines unleash unpredictable carnage across the battlefield.
Aeldari
An ancient fading xenos race once rulers of the stars. Their combat style emphasizes agility psychic mastery and elegant weaponry allowing them to strike surgically before melting back into the shadows.
Astra Militarum
Humanity’s vast military force a disciplined wall of soldiers tanks and artillery. Their overwhelming ranks and coordinated firepower grind enemies into ruin driven by sheer determination and industrial might.
Total War Warhammer 40000 has been confirmed for PC with Creative Assembly yet to provide a release window. However the expansive scale and fidelity of the early gameplay suggest the studio is preparing one of the most ambitious Total War projects to date uniting galactic warfare with hallmark RTS and grand strategy systems the franchise is known for.
Which faction are you most excited to command in this new galactic scale Total War experience? Tell us your pick.
