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Total War: Medieval III Announced, Promises Ultimate Strategy Experience

12/5/2025

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Summary

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Creative Assembly announced Total War: Medieval III at the 25th Anniversary Showcase on December 4, 2025.
The game is in early pre-production and aims to be the ultimate medieval strategy sandbox.
It will use the Warcore engine for enhanced visuals and gameplay, including destructible environments and PlayStation and Xbox releases.
The studio will post quarterly updates and will reveal a surprise new game at The Game Awards on December 11.

History

Historical Context

Creative Assembly's Total War series began with the acclaimed Shogun: Total War in 2000, which set a high standard for strategy games. Following the success of Medieval II: Total War in 2006, which sold over 2 million copies, the franchise solidified its reputation for historical accuracy. The upcoming Total War: Medieval III aims to leverage advanced technology, continuing the series' legacy in the evolving gaming landscape.

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Story summary

Creative Assembly announced Total War: Medieval III at the 25th Anniversary Showcase on December 4, 2025.
The game is in early pre-production and aims to be the ultimate medieval strategy sandbox.
It will use the Warcore engine for enhanced visuals and gameplay, including destructible environments and PlayStation and Xbox releases.
The studio will post quarterly updates and will reveal a surprise new game at The Game Awards on December 11.

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