Creative Assembly and Sega have revealed Total War: Medieval 3, a sequel to the 2006 hit Medieval II: Total War, marking the first entry in the series for consoles. The game is in early pre-production and promises a historical strategy sandbox where players can rewrite history. No release date has been set, but the studio plans quarterly updates to involve fans in development.
Announcement Details
On December 4, 2025, Creative Assembly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Total War franchise by announcing Total War: Medieval 3. This sequel comes 19 years after Medieval II: Total War, the last game in the medieval-focused branch of the series. Game director Pawel Wojs shared the news in a blog post, emphasizing transparency in the early development phase. 'Our goal is to talk to you more about what we're working on and why we're doing it,' Wojs said. 'It is a very new way for us to communicate about these early phases of game development, but we're excited to take you on the journey.'
Game Features and Vision
Described as the 'ultimate "What if?" game,' Total War: Medieval 3 aims to immerse players in historical authenticity while allowing them to alter the course of the Middle Ages. Wojs explained, 'We aim to set the scene by immersing you in the historical authenticity you expect from Total War. As you play, the world responds in ways that feel genuinely plausible. You can choose to follow the course as written in the history books or take a bold step towards rewriting it.' The game is positioned as both a tribute to its predecessors and a revolution for the series, built as the ultimate medieval strategy sandbox with unprecedented player agency.
Development and Platform Info
Currently in early pre-production, the title is years away from release. It will use the next iteration of Creative Assembly's proprietary Warcore engine, which enables more powerful features. This marks the first Total War game to launch on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, though specifics like PS5 or next-gen hardware were not detailed, hinting at a potential alignment with future console generations. The studio assembled a team with decades of experience to ensure quality, noting past attempts to create a successor that did not meet their standards. Fans can expect quarterly updates, though Wojs acknowledged potential challenges: 'We're going to make some mistakes, but we're excited to make this journey with you.' An official announce trailer was released alongside the reveal.
Fan Reactions
The announcement has generated excitement among long-waiting fans. One YouTube commenter pleaded, 'Please DO NOT mess this one up. We have waited 20 years for a new Medieval Total War. Please release a fully functional and fun game.' Another expressed relief: 'I did not expect that this would happen before I die.' Creative Assembly also plans to tease another new game at The Game Awards 2025.