Total War Enters Warhammer 40,000, Creative Assembly Announces Ambitious Strategy

Creative Assembly and SEGA revealed Total War WARHAMMER 40,000 on December 12, 2025, unveiling a cinematic announcement trailer at The Game Awards and positioning the title as the series first full entry into the Warhammer 40,000 setting. The studio described the game as a galactic sandbox set in the Era Indomitus that combines a turn based grand strategy campaign layer with massive real time battles on planetary battlefields. The announcement confirmed platforms as PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Initial playable factions called out in the announcement and accompanying materials include Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks and Aeldari. Creative Assembly highlighted a new engine and technical direction sometimes called Warcore, and emphasized large scale features such as orbital bombardment and combined fleet and planetary operations intended to deliver a campaign experience spanning multiple worlds. Actor David Harbour appeared as the show announcer and is attached to the project in an as yet unspecified role within the game.

The move represents a major crossover between two of the hobbys biggest commercial franchises, and it matters for players who want cinematic presentation and strategic depth that mirrors tabletop narratives at a grand scale. Expect the campaign systems to emphasize narrative hooks and multi world strategy, while planetary battles aim to present large platoon level action in real time. These design choices could inspire narrative campaign nights, integrated hobby events, and renewed interest in painting and collecting armies that mirror in game factions.

Expect ongoing developer updates, additional trailers and platform details in the coming months as Creative Assembly expands on campaign mechanics army lists and multiplayer or skirmish options. Verify platform compatibility before pre ordering and follow official channels for release timing and system requirements. For clubs and stores, the announcement offers new opportunities for shared viewing parties narrative campaigns and cross promotional events that connect the digital game to tabletop play.