All articles tagged with #total war
Originally Published 7 days ago — by BBC
The Total War series by Creative Assembly is emphasizing historical authenticity in its games, working with experts like Prof Peter Wilson to better reflect historical periods such as medieval Europe, while balancing accuracy with gameplay fun, allowing players to explore 'what if' scenarios and shape history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Creative Assembly, the developer of Total War games, has issued an apology to its community for a series of missteps, including the release of Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC and the struggling Total War: Pharaoh. The company has promised to work towards a more transparent and consistent relationship with its players. As a gesture of goodwill, Creative Assembly will provide additional content for the controversial Shadows of Change DLC and issue partial refunds to customers who purchased Total War: Pharaoh, which has received mixed reviews and low player numbers. The studio is not closing the door on future updates for Total War: Pharaoh and will focus on RTS games moving forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Developer Creative Assembly has apologized for its DLC plans and announced changes for Total War: Warhammer 3 and Total War: Pharaoh. The release date for the Warhammer 3 DLC, Thrones of Decay, has been pushed back to April 2024, while players who purchased the Shadows of Change DLC will receive additional content in February at no extra cost. Total War: Pharaoh will now receive its first new content as a free update in early 2024, with a price drop to $39.99 and partial refunds for existing owners. Creative Assembly also removed Deluxe and Dynasty editions of the game from digital storefronts. The changes come after criticism of the DLC pricing and the cancellation of Creative Assembly's Hyenas extraction shooter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PCGamesN
Total War Warhammer 3 developer, Creative Assembly, has apologized for the recent Shadows of Change DLC and announced the delay of Thrones of Decay. The studio has also issued partial refunds to Total War Pharaoh players and removed deluxe versions of the game from sale. Creative Assembly acknowledges their mistakes and promises to improve their relationship with the community. They plan to release a major update for Shadows of Change in February 2024 and launch Thrones of Decay in April 2024. Additionally, a new update for Total War Pharaoh will be released, and players will receive the first paid DLC for free.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Total War: Pharaoh, the latest installment in the Total War franchise, attempts to bridge accuracy and accessibility in its Bronze Age campaign and combat. While it offers glimpses of greatness, the game falls short in delivering a memorable grand strategy experience. The truncated map restricts strategic options and excludes key civilizations of the era, while the lack of direction in the campaign leaves players stumbling. Diplomacy and backroom politics are on full display, but the passive benefits of the pantheons and limited engagement with the religious system are underwhelming. The tactical battles capture the brutality of warfare in the Bronze Age, but issues with unit collision and AI pathfinding persist. Overall, Total War: Pharaoh fails to engage both novices and veterans of the franchise, making it unlikely to stand the test of time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
IGN provides a hands-on preview of the upcoming game Total War: Pharaoh, highlighting its extensive campaign mechanics set in ancient Egypt. The game introduces new features such as outposts, multiple-resource trade system, and a dynamic battle system where armor degrades over time. Players can choose to become either the Pharaoh of Egypt or the Great King of the Hittites, with various paths and goals to pursue. The game also incorporates elements of religion, diplomacy, and the looming threat of the Sea Peoples. Total War: Pharaoh offers a fresh and exciting take on the classic Total War formula, making it a promising addition to the series.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PCGamesN
Total War developer Creative Assembly announces that prices for Warhammer 3 DLC will increase due to higher costs, leading to negative reviews on Steam. The upcoming Shadows of Change DLC, priced at $24.99, has been compared unfavorably to previous DLCs, with players criticizing the perceived lack of content for the price. Creative Assembly acknowledges the community's concerns but explains that the price increase is necessary to support ongoing development and provide years of additional content. The developer urges players to refrain from directing abuse at team members and emphasizes the importance of respectful communication.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
The next Total War game, titled Total War: Pharaoh, has been announced and will feature eight leaders to choose from, ranging from Egyptians to Anatolians to Canaanites. The game will introduce a dynamic weather system, with battles taking place under changing conditions such as sandstorms and torrential storms. However, it remains unclear where Pharaoh lies in terms of scale compared to previous Total War releases, as it launches with a full price but only three factions playable at launch. The game is set to release in October on PC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
The new Total War game, Total War: Pharaoh, will be set in ancient Egypt during the Bronze-Age collapse and players will take on the role of a prospective pharaoh. The game will feature eight leaders with different play styles, and will be available in October on Steam and Epic Games stores.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Wccftech
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced Total War: Pharaoh, a history-based game that focuses on Ancient Egypt and other empires in the region during that era. The game will offer more dynamic battles affected by weather and fires, and a greater ability to customize campaigns in granular detail. Players can choose from eight Faction Leaders from three cultural hubs and guide their people through societal collapse, natural disasters, and invasions. Total War: Pharaoh will launch on PC in October 2021.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced Total War: Pharaoh, the next instalment in the Total War franchise, set to release on PC in October 2023. Players will lead one of eight factions in Ancient Egypt during the Bronze Age collapse, contending with opposing armies and dynamic battlefields. Total War: Pharaoh also includes a Campaign Customisation feature for unique conquests on every run. Preorders come with an Early Access weekend, cosmetic packs, and various editions ranging from $59.99 to $91.46.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Sega and Creative Assembly have announced Total War: Pharaoh, the next game in the Total War series, set in Ancient Egypt during the Bronze Age collapse. Players will lead one of three cultures and choose from eight unique factions, with the addition of a new Campaign Customisation feature. The game will be released in October 2023 on Steam and the Epic Games Store.