Total War: Warhammer 40,000 FAQ — Release Date, Beta, Factions & Platforms

When does Total War: Warhammer 40,000 come out?

The official release window is 2026. Creative Assembly and SEGA have not yet announced a specific date — wishlist on Steam to be notified the moment it is set.

Is there a closed beta?

Yes. The official site currently lets you register your interest in the Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Beta playtest. Registration does not guarantee a key.

Which platforms is it on?

Steam, PlayStation and Xbox are all listed on the official Total War site. PC is the lead platform for the Total War series.

Who is developing it?

Creative Assembly, the studio behind the Total War series, with SEGA Europe publishing and Games Workshop licensing the Warhammer 40,000 setting.

Which factions are confirmed?

Four so far: Space Marines, Aeldari, Orks and Astra Militarum — all listed on the official site.

Where does the game take place?

The Armageddon warzone in the 41st millennium, during the Era Indomitus.

Is it a sequel to Total War: Warhammer III?

It is a separate game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, not a sequel to the Warhammer fantasy trilogy.

Can I play it on console?

PlayStation and Xbox are listed as platforms on the official site, so console versions are planned.