New Fantasy & Historical Title Announced by CA

Our return to the survival-horror genre alongside in-development titles across Fantasy and Historical @totalwar
marks a new chapter for all of us at CA and we can't wait to share more with you in the future. Until then, keep an eye out for more exciting WARHAMMER III content.

https://x.com/CAGames/status/1843315540431184202

So, we're getting a new historical Total War game. Place your bets, what are we getting, and what would you like to see?

Exciting! I would love to see something around the Viking Age or maybe the Napoleonic Wars both have rich, dynamic setting for the Total War formula. Honestly, though, I wouldn't even be opposed to something new, like an old civilization (Egypt or Mesopotamia or whatever) or even the Mongol Empire. As for what I’d like to see, I’d love diplomacy systems that are deeper and unit morale that could in fact really make battles more intense! What are you hoping for?

I love your idea about deeper diplomacy and morale—it would really change how battles play out if soldiers could actually break or hold under pressure, you know? It would make those intense moments feel even more real

That’s an awesome take! The Viking Age would be amazing with its unique combat style, legendary leaders, and intense naval battles. Plus, the sheer number of smaller kingdoms and clans would make for really intriguing diplomacy and alliance-building, which could bring a whole new layer of strategy.

The Napoleonic Wars would also be fantastic, especially with the era's tactical artillery, formations, and massive-scale battles. It could really showcase the potential of morale mechanics, with how units might break or rally in response to cannon fire or cavalry charges.

Personally, I’d also be thrilled to see something around ancient civilizations, like the Egyptian or Mesopotamian empires. Each of these civilizations had unique military styles and cultural complexities that could translate into compelling gameplay. And the Mongol Empire could introduce a new level of challenge with its nomadic warfare and vast, open-world map style.

For features, I totally agree with you on diplomacy! A deeper, more nuanced diplomacy system could add so much to the campaign experience. Imagine being able to manage alliances, trade routes, or influence rival factions to sow distrust within their ranks. Improved morale dynamics would be incredible, too—seeing an army's resolve waver or holding a defensive line could add a lot of immersion to each battle. I’d also love to see more focus on character-driven decisions, where faction leaders or generals have a direct impact on the battlefield.

What else are you hoping for in terms of gameplay mechanics?

I'd love to see more focus on terrain and weather effects. Imagine how rain, snow, or fog could drastically change battle tactics, or how rugged terrain could give an underdog army a strategic advantage. And on top of that, a dynamic population system where the happiness or unrest of your people influences everything from morale to recruitment could add some cool internal strategy. Basically, the more variables we can juggle and adapt to, the better

Do you have any betting suggestions? and when exactly is this game coming out?

Remains to be seen whether it's Medieval 3, as most people want, or something different. Maybe Empire 2. Or Pike & Shot. Or maybe World War 1.

All of these ideas aside, I think the next historical TW will make or break the way Total War is being viewed, at least by the old guard / historical fans. It might actually need to be split into 2, historical games with the Total War moniker and maybe fantasy ones with the Total Fantasy name.

The end of year letter from the team to the fans. Expect some new about new releases towards the end of next year, so we have at least 8-10 months of waiting. We will get a new game announcement probably at that point.

https://community.creative-assembly....ammer/blogs/63

2 things I do want to highlight here:

• The Total War ‘launcher’ will be removed: I believe we all want a seamless Total War experience, and the launcher is a hindrance to that. We’re working on a plan to remove its requirement but want to ensure we have a Mod Management system in place before doing so. I’m not sure when this is coming but we are actively working on it.
• Factions will no longer be an early-adopter bonus: This has been a divisive inclusion for past releases, so we want to ensure that what we're offering appeals to more players. If you like to support us through pre-orders, we will still ensure some form of bonus such as discounts, but as always, we are interested in hearing your suggestions through our community forums.

Medieval 3 would be the obvious commercial choice. Medieval 2 was released 19 years ago and there would be a whole generation who had never player a TW game in that era. Insane when you think about it - I recall when RTW and M2TW were the "new" games.

While that would be the obvious choice, are we sure it's also the best choice? Given that Total War has been hyperfocused on the fantasy side of things, returning with a massive historical game after almost a decade is going to divide fans. Our community already is, so remains to be seen what's going to happen.

I do want a new historical game badly, it's been a decade almost as I've mentioned, and while Pharaoh is nice to play, I miss the old games significantly. Attila was very solid, Shogun 2 was great / brilliant, and obviously Medieval 2 and Medieval 1 are legendary.