Creative Assembly has announced the development of Total War: Medieval 3, marking a significant return to the franchise’s historical roots as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This upcoming game is in pre-production, and while a release date has yet to be confirmed, the studio promises it will deliver the “ultimate medieval strategy sandbox” experience. Players can expect an unprecedented level of immersion in the Middle Ages, combining historical authenticity with a new degree of player agency, making this not just a sequel but a “rebirth of historical Total War.”
The last entry in the Medieval series was launched in 2006, and since then, Creative Assembly has explored a variety of historical settings and civilizations, including its most recent title, Total War: Pharoah, which focused on Ancient Egypt. Additionally, the studio has successfully ventured into the fantastical realm with the popular Total War: Warhammer series, which is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2026.
Future expansions for Total War: Warhammer 3, titled Lords of the End Times, will introduce four new Legendary Lords, beginning with the powerful necromancer Nagash, and will include a free End Times Update that will introduce new scenarios and cataclysmic events to the campaign. The studio has emphasized that the Warhammer series will continue to grow, ensuring that fans have much to look forward to.
Creative Assembly has also been enhancing its proprietary game engine with the development of Warcore, aimed at providing its developers with advanced tools and enabling future titles to be accessible on PlayStation and Xbox platforms, in addition to PC.
In an exciting twist, fans can anticipate another game reveal at The Game Awards next week, touted as one of the most ambitious projects in the franchise’s history. Speculation is rife that this could be related to previous reports of a potential Total War: Star Wars game.
Roger Collum, vice president of Total War, reflected on the milestone, stating, “It’s incredible to think Total War is 25 years old. We’re extremely grateful that we get to make games that our community get to play for decades, and without them, we wouldn’t be here.” He highlighted the importance of this anniversary as a unifying celebration for both historical and fantasy fans alike.
This renewed commitment to historical storytelling, alongside an acknowledgment of past missteps, including the studio’s previous apology following challenges with Total War: Pharoah, suggests a deliberate pivot back towards foundational elements in the strategical gameplay that originally drew players in. As Creative Assembly embraces its legacy, the future looks bright for Total War fans eager for new adventures on both historical and fantastical battlegrounds.