Creative Assembly and Sega have unveiled the first extended gameplay footage for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, offering a glimpse into the strategic combat and grand scale players can expect. The reveal, shown at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai, demonstrated a match between the Astra Militarum and Orks, emphasizing terrain advantages and the epic scope of battles across a war-torn planet.
The gameplay walkthrough illustrated how players can utilize their environment, with one sequence showing the Astra Militarum ambushing approaching Orks by hiding behind a supply train and forcing them to cross a river. The ensuing conflict featured large-scale engagements with tanks and a Stompa unit, culminating in the Astra Militarum player calling down an orbital Lance Strike to secure victory.
While the core Total War strategic elements remain, the footage also underscored the over-the-top units and explosive action characteristic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game's visually striking presentation, with numerous units and effects on screen simultaneously, has prompted speculation about its system requirements. Developers have yet to release official minimum and recommended specifications, leaving potential players to consider whether a PC upgrade might be necessary.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. A specific release date has not yet been announced.