Total War: Warhammer 40,000 announced at The Game Awards with David Harbour

Creative Assembly has confirmed the next major expansion of its Total War portfolio with the announcement of Total War: Warhammer 40,000.

The reveal took place during The Game Awards, introduced by actor David Harbour, who is known for his interest in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The announcement follows the studio’s recent confirmation of Total War: Medieval 3.

The collaboration with Games Workshop marks Creative Assembly’s return to the Warhammer universe after previously releasing three Total War: Warhammer titles. The confirmation aligns with speculation that had been circulating within the community about the future direction of the series.

While some fans had suggested that the next Total War project might involve another science fiction property, such as Star Wars, others pointed to indications that the Warhammer 40,000 setting was more likely.

These conclusions followed observations from viewers of Creative Assembly’s anniversary presentation, where certain elements in the development tools were interpreted by fans as signs of a Warhammer 40,000 project. Those predictions have now been validated with the official announcement.

Warhammer 40,000 is recognised for its dark, futuristic narrative, set in a distant era where humanity faces continuous threats from supernatural forces and alien species.

The setting is known for its bleak tone and its contrast with the historical focus of entries such as Medieval 3. The new title is expected to feature futuristic weaponry, psychic abilities, and demonic entities, incorporating elements that differentiate it from the studio’s historically grounded titles.

How these components will be integrated into the established Total War formula has become a point of interest among fans, who are now waiting for further details.

Creative Assembly has stated that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will be released on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.