Real-time Total War battles translated to the grimdark 41st millennium.How TWWH 40K Plays
Real-time Total War battles
Orks vs. The Imperium gameplay shows the classic Total War real-time battle formula translated to 40K — massed formations, devastating firepower and monstrous units on the Armageddon front line.
Iconic factions
Four confirmed factions so far: Space Marines, Aeldari, Orks and Astra Militarum. Each brings its own unit roster and battlefield identity.
Customise your war machine
Official description promises deep customisation of your armies and war machines before and during the campaign.
Grimdark campaign
Set in the Era Indomitus, the campaign weaves galactic strategy with the brutal, hopeless tone of Warhammer 40,000.
Gameplay Showcases
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 — Announce Trailer — The official announcement trailer — Total War meets the 41st millennium. Watch on YouTube
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 — Armageddon Teaser — Teaser confirming the Armageddon setting for the first Total War in the 40K universe. Watch on YouTube
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 — Orks vs. The Imperium Gameplay — Extended 14-minute gameplay showing Ork hordes against the Imperium in real-time battle. Watch on YouTube
- No Peace Amongst the Stars — Official Cinematic Trailer — Cinematic trailer for the Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon launch set — the iconic tagline behind TWWH 40K. Watch on YouTube
First-look takeaway. The Orks vs. The Imperium showcase showed classic Total War real-time battles with a 40K skin — massed formations, monstrous units and heavy firepower, set on the Armageddon warzone.