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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox With Four Factions at Launch

Creative Assembly signals galactic-scale campaigns, Steam Workshop at launch, plus Chaos Space Marines after release.

Overview

  • The Game Awards reveal was delivered by actor David Harbour, who also said he will appear in the game.
  • Launch platforms are confirmed as PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • Four playable factions are set for launch: Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks and Aeldari, with Chaos Space Marines planned post-launch.
  • Campaigns span multiple planets with fleet management, orbital bombardments and planet-erasing superweapons, alongside deep faction and unit customization.
  • No release date was announced; Creative Assembly aims for Steam Workshop support at launch, with official mod tools and broader gameplay details coming closer to release, including a Dec. 16 developer roundtable and a larger look in spring 2026.