Creative Assembly has revealed Total War: Medieval III during the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase on December 4. The game is in early pre-production, with a teaser trailer debuted to excited fans. This sequel builds on the legacy of the 2002 and 2006 Medieval titles in the strategy franchise.
Announcement Details
On December 4, Creative Assembly unveiled Total War: Medieval III at the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase. The studio shared a teaser trailer highlighting the game's medieval setting, confirming it as the next entry in the historic strategy series. As the franchise marks 25 years, this announcement revives interest in the Medieval sub-series, which previously launched with Medieval: Total War in 2002 and Medieval II: Total War in 2006.
Development Insights
The game remains in early pre-production, with Creative Assembly expressing ambitious goals to honor its predecessors. Game director Pawel Wojs emphasized drawing inspiration from earlier titles to deliver an unforgettable experience. In a blog post on the official Total War website, Wojs shared his personal connection: “This is a series we know means a lot to many of you, and having personally worked on MEDIEVAL II almost 20 years ago, it’s beyond my wildest dreams that I get to lead the team bringing its sequel to life.”
The Total War series combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics, focusing on specific historical eras. While details on the exact time period for Medieval III are speculative based on the trailer, the team plans to provide real-time updates on development. Wojs noted: “We have never talked about one of our games this early on in pre-development before, so it is a very exciting prospect for us, but of course as with anything new, we will have to expect bumps and bruises along the way, so please bear with us whilst we find our rhythm.”
Fans can watch the full showcase for more context on the franchise's future.