Creative Assembly is expanding its successful Warhammer franchise by developing Total War: Warhammer 40,000, promising to capture the essence of the Warhammer 40k universe.
Game Scale and Features
The new game aims to convey the immense scale of Warhammer 40k, featuring logistical challenges and strategic battles that involve massive machines. The developers plan to integrate systems that allow players to immerse in diverse settings through strategic planetary conquests.
Customization is emphasized, enabling players to personalize units beyond simple color swaps. This includes wargear customization reflecting tabletop models, giving distinct appearances to unique factions.
Scenarios and Combats
Players will experience dramatic endgame scenarios like warp storms, ork waaghs, and tyranid invasions. Significant endgames reflecting the high stakes of planetary conflicts will be a central feature.
Terrain will play a key role, with 40k combat mechanics such as mobile squads and city-fighting tactics being incorporated. Improvements in pathfinding and cover mechanics are expected to enhance urban conflict scenarios.
Space Battles and Unique Units
Space and orbital combats are crucial aspects, with navies and orbital defenses being prominently featured. Adapting existing naval systems will be considered to facilitate this integration. Furthermore, the inclusion of massive units like Titans and Imperial Knights will add a layer of scale and drama to battles.
Overall, Creative Assembly plans to embrace the peculiar elements unique to Warhammer 40k, offering a blend of traditional strategic gaming with the deep lore of the Warhammer universe.
