TW games - the future

**Mitch the Mace** · 10-31-2016, 20:25

I think the era of Age of Empires 1 would be an interesting timeframe. The Hittites and Egyptians being the main super-powers, with some nations just rising into prominence, ie. Assyria, Phoenicia, etc. At least then chariots would be a realistic unit.

I'm not sure how well this era would be received by the masses, but I know some people would like it. And it may get some of the AoE players.

**Kamakazi** · 11-01-2016, 15:07

I think we need to see a map shift. Other than japan, all we have really seen is Europe. I would like to see China during the three kingdoms era myself.

**edyzmedieval** · 11-01-2016, 17:25

That's true, which is why I'd be interested in other time periods and perhaps a bigger scope like Empire TW.

Even though I do want a Medieval 3.

**Philippus Flavius Homovallumus** · 11-28-2016, 02:07

The suggestion that they won't do a "third edition" of any period doesn't really hold up - Charlemagne already takes place in roughly the same period as Viking Invasion. Attila is halfway between being Rome 3 and Barbarian Invasion 2.

Likely we'll see a Renaissance to Early Modern game next - so you start with knights and longbows, end with rifles. Something between, say, 1500 and 1820.

A Classical Total War that starts circa the Perisan Wars or just before and goes up to the fall of Carthage with a later expansion is another candidate.

Having said that, DLC offerings for both Attila and Warhammer have been disappointing.

**edyzmedieval** · 11-28-2016, 23:24

They will probably do third editions, just not now, at least for M3TW.

They are doing a totally new era.

**Hooahguy** · 11-30-2016, 22:36

Originally Posted by Philippus Flavius Homovallumus

Likely we'll see a Renaissance to Early Modern game next - so you start with knights and longbows, end with rifles. Something between, say, 1500 and 1820.

I dont think that it would go so far. Perhaps early gunpowder. Would love to see a true European version of guns versus swords conflict in Total War.

**edyzmedieval** · 12-01-2016, 02:11

Most likely that will be the next era for the historical TW title that's coming up.

**Oleander Ardens** · 12-17-2016, 17:39

Game of Thrones or GoT:TW is also in my humble opinion almost certain in the long run. Warhammer has been an overall great addition to the series and shown finance guys like me that the risk-weighted margins and returns are there if the demands of the various counterparts are not too high. As I stated before the great fans and modders of this series have demostrated beyond that Lotr:TW plus DLC and expansions into various realms and ages would sell very well.

Overall I would love the addition of more topical campaigns with detailed regional maps for any game. Lots of good memories from Viking Invasions to Carolus Magnus in Attila. Combined with four seasons to twelve months they offer the most intense role-playing feeling with the best scaling.

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