Almost 20 years since the release of Medieval II: Total War, Total War: Medieval III has finally been revealed to be in development.
Creative Assembly, the developer behind the classic Total War series of strategy games, has finally revealed that Total War: Medieval III is now in the opening stages of development almost 20 years since the release of Medieval II: Total War all the way back in November 2026.
Creative Assembly made the long-awaited announcement during the Total War series' 25th anniversary showcase, where the developer also announced the “Lords of the End Times” DLC for Total War: Warhammer III. According to Creative Assembly, Total War: Medieval III “isn’t just a sequel; it’s the rebirth of historical Total War.”
“The Medieval series is one of the most cherished chapters in Total War’s history, and creating a true successor is a goal we’ve held close for a long time. Now, we finally have the chance to make it happen,” said Creative Assembly.
“This next chapter will be both a tribute to its predecessors and a bold revolution for what historical Total War can be. The team’s vision is clear: to create the ultimate medieval strategy sandbox featuring our signature blend of grand strategy and tactical real-time battles. A game that lets you shape your realms, rewrite history, and immerse yourself in the drama and intrigue of the Middle Ages like never before.”
Aside from a live-action trailer, Creative Assembly didn't really reveal anything from Total War: Medieval III. The developer said that the game is still in pre-production and is “still years from release.”
With that said, Creative Assembly made the reveal this early in the hopes of having players “come on this development journey with us.” The developer plans to share behind-the-scenes insights and give players a closer look at how the game is taking shape–and even influence its direction–at certain points throughout the coming years of development.
For now, Creative Assembly did share that Total War: Medieval III will be made in a new engine called ‘Warcore.' Aside from improving mechanics and graphics from previous titles in the series, Warcore will also allow future Total War titles to launch on consoles–a first in the history of the franchise. The developer also assured players that PC remains at the very core of their design ethos for Total War: Medieval III.
“When we looked at the lineup of future Total War titles, it was clear that our existing technology needed to level-up and Warcore is the result. It’s the most advanced engine foundation in the franchise’s history, empowering our developers with powerful tools to make gameplay more immersive, dynamic, and responsive than ever before,” said Creative Assembly.
“But it’s important to highlight that this isn’t a one-time upgrade. Our talented team have designed it with a long-term vision, so whilst it will be in its infancy at the outset, the intent is for it to evolve over time and unlock groundbreaking new capabilities that ensure Total War stays at the cutting edge of strategy gaming for years to come.”
Aside from announcing Total War: Medieval III and the Lords of the End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer III, Creative Assembly is set to make another major reveal “of a revolutionary new chapter” in the Total War franchise during The Game Awards 2025 on 11 December.
