SEGA and Creative Assembly used the PC Gaming Show 2026 stage to confirm that Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 will hold a Closed Beta on Steam later in 2026, with sign‑ups already open.
Alongside the announcement, the team released a behind‑the‑scenes video showcasing early gameplay and offering a glimpse into how the iconic strategy series is being reshaped for the grim darkness of the far future.
Total War Meets the 41st Millennium
For the first time, the award‑winning blend of turn‑based strategy and massive real‑time battles enters the Warhammer 40K universe.
Set during the Indomitus Era, the galaxy is engulfed in endless conflict, and every faction fights for survival on a cosmic scale.
The official page sets the tone clearly:
There is no peace.
There is no rest.
There is only war.
Command Iconic Factions and Forge Your War Machine
Players will take control of legendary 40K armies, customizing their war machines and leading them into colossal battles across burning star systems.
The adaptation promises:
- Iconic factions from the 40K universe
- Devastating large‑scale combat
- Strategic depth across a galaxy torn apart by war
It is Total War on a scale the series has never attempted before.
A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at the Battlefield
The newly released video offers a closer look at how Creative Assembly is translating the brutal, gothic sci‑fi aesthetic of Warhammer 40K into the Total War framework.
Expect towering war machines, explosive ranged combat and the grim spectacle that defines the setting.
A Closed Beta Worth Watching
With sign‑ups now open, fans can secure a chance to test the game ahead of launch.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious crossovers in strategy gaming, merging two titanic franchises into a single battlefield.