Total War: PHARAOH news & patch notes

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/2f0e52e3db666839d2da5034f87c33a9fbdf434c.png Total War Community, That’s a wrap on our 25th Anniversary Showcase – we hope you enjoyed it. A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in from around the globe to witness this small piece of history and to welcome this exciting new era for the franchise. Below, you will find all the information you need to know about the new announcements, including an FAQ at the bottom to help answer any pressing questions.

TOTAL WAR: MEDIEVAL III

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/a0b96be6c9cf6ed8ab94aa9d5ceaa319d20591df.png We’ve been waiting a long time to say this: Total War is going back to the medieval era. We’re in the opening stages of Total War: MEDIEVAL III’s development – pre-production, to be precise, meaning we’re still years from release. But this isn’t just another game for us, it’s the realisation of something we’ve dreamed about for almost 20 years. 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. 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. Some of you might be asking why we’ve revealed it this early, and the answer is quite simple: we want you to come on this development journey with us. At certain points throughout the year, we’ll share behind-the-scenes insights and give you a closer look at how the game is taking shape, so you can see it evolve with us – and in some cases influence its direction. This isn’t just a sequel; it’s the rebirth of historical Total War. Watch the announcement trailer here:

TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER III – LORDS OF THE END TIMES

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/3b535d8d7830063a96a677cb914f25b54a7b8156.jpg The End Times are nigh, but Total War: WARHAMMER’s saga is far from over. It’s hard to believe, but the Warhammer series is about to hit its 10-year milestone, and what better way to celebrate than with something truly apocalyptic. In summer 2026, the Lords of The End Times storm into the Immortal Empires campaign, bringing with them four brand-new Legendary Lords from different races alongside a deadly host of new units, lore inspired objectives and sandbox campaigns. Leading the charge is none other than Nagash, the great necromancer himself. Long whispered about in the darkest corners of the lore, he returns with one goal: to drown the world in undeath. He’ll be joined by a motley crew of horrors including the mighty Blood Dragon Legendary Hero, Walach Harkon, alongside Tomb Heralds, Morghast Archai, the Khemric Titan and more. But that’s not all. These new Legendary Lords arrive alongside the free End Times Update, a transformative new addition to Immortal Empires inspired by pivotal chapters from the lore. Expect a revamped campaign experience; cataclysmic events, apocalyptic scenarios, and all new campaign customisation options. And to crown this update, a new Legendary Lord will rise, ready to leave their mark on the cataclysm to come. There’s more to come, and we’ll share additional details as development moves forward into the new year. Finally, we’re in the early stages of developing our End Times content. What we’ve shared represents our current vision, but it may evolve as development continues - as always with the goal of delivering the best possible experience for all of you. Watch the announcement trailer here: Watch the new Map Flyover video here:

THE WARCORE GAME ENGINE:

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/c14395dcb2d48b41a8811648f0ae58fdfbcb147e.png Every new era of Total War starts with the right foundations. For our Core Technology team, that meant creating a new evolution of our game engine - and we’re calling it Warcore. 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. 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. And for the first time in franchise history, Warcore opens the door for future Total War titles to launch on PlayStation and Xbox, bringing the scale, depth, and tactical mastery of Total War to a new generation of commanders. We understand that some of you will have concerns about how we approach console development, and that’s completely natural. Rest assured, PC remains at the very core of our design ethos, as it has done for the past 25 years. Throughout this journey, we’ve been working hand in hand with experienced Total War players to ensure that what we develop continues to deliver the same immersive, authentic, and tactically rich experiences you’ve come to expect from the franchise. As a final note, please be aware that the content shown within this section was for illustrative purposes only.

WITNESS THE REVEAL OF A REVOLUTIONARY NEW CHAPTER ON DECEMBER 11TH

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39760201/fc082a9f013314cfc723891baca319d2bd3a498c.png Behind the scenes, one of our teams is working on something truly special. It’s a project long in the making that will mark a revolutionary new chapter for the Total War franchise. Join us for the grand unveiling at The Game Awards on December 11th / 12th where you’ll see an incredible trailer and get your first small glimpse of gameplay. The wait will be worth it. Once the project is officially unveiled, you’ll hear directly from members of the development team on December 16th as they share some insight into their vision and what’s to come. You can witness all the excitement unfold on the official The Game Awards channels: YouTube, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned, this is just the beginning. And here’s when you can watch from: 4.30pm PST, 11th December 7.30pm EST, 11th December 12.30am GMT, 12th December 1.30am CEST, 12th December 8.30am CST, 12th December 9.30am JST, 12th December We want to thank you once again for all the support over these past twenty-five years. This franchise has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of strategy gaming, and none of that would have been possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our players, our studio teams, and our publisher and support colleagues around the globe. From all of us here on Total War, thank you. Here’s to the next twenty-five! – The Total War Team

FAQ

Total War: MEDIEVAL III

Q: What is the release date? A: This project is still in its early development stages, so we don’t have a release date to share just yet. It’s a long-term effort, and while it will take time, we’re excited about what’s ahead and will keep you updated as progress continues. Q: How often will you be communicating about development? A: We plan to share updates roughly every quarter. Game development is complex, and things can change quickly at this stage, so rather than frequent small updates, we’re focusing on fewer but more meaningful ones - giving you a clearer picture of how progress is shaping up. Q: What features, map details or other gameplay details can you share at this point? A: We're not ready to share specific details about the design direction quite yet, but some of these details will be revealed over time via our development updates. Check out the introductory blog posts from our Game Director here, or the game vision blog from our Creative Director here. Q: Will sieges feature in this game? A: Yes. We’ll share more details in the future, but we see them as an essential component of Medieval warfare. Q: Will this game use the new Warcore engine? A: Yes. This will be the first historical Total War game built from the Warcore engine, unlocking new possibilities to bring the medieval era to life in ways never seen before. Q: How can I keep up to date on the development progress? A: The best way to stay up to date on development news is by joining the Total War Community Hub, where you can follow and get updates on all the latest action across the franchise. Q: Will this game have blood pack? A: No. We want to immerse you in an authentic recreation of the Middle Ages, so blood will play a key role in making the period feel appropriately authentic.

Total War: WARHAMMER – Lords Of The End Times

Q: Will The End Times be the end for Total War: Warhammer? A: We have more content planned for after the Lords Of The End Times releases. Q: Are you replicating The End Times story? A: Like many of our past releases, we’re taking inspiration from the lore rather than directly translating it. This series has always been about creating a fantasy sandbox that feels uniquely yours, and we want to give you the tools to shape your own story amongst the apocalypse. Q: Who are the other Legendary Lords? A: As we approach next summer’s release, we’ll start revealing the other famous and infamous Legendary Lords who will join Nagash within the pack. Q: Will I have to own Total War: WARHAMMER I, II or III to play? A: No. You can simply purchase one of the four new Legendary Lords and you’ll be ready to conquer the apocalypse. Q: When will we hear more about the content? A: We’ll return with more information about the content in Spring 2026. Q: What are Cataclysmic Events? A: Cataclysmic events or 'Devastation' is what we are using to describe the changes to the campaign map seen during the showcase. We have plans for multiple ways to impact the campaign map and allow you to 'devastate' the land.

WARCORE:

Q: Will all future projects use Warcore? A: All major future releases will use the new Warcore engine, but certain projects, such as Total War: WARHAMMER III will continue to use the current engine. Q: Why didn’t you upgrade the engine sooner? A: Total War runs on a custom engine, so upgrades are very resource intensive, involving major redevelopment and testing. Instead of rushing, we invested time to ensure the upgrade would deliver meaningful improvements without disrupting our teams and projects. Q: Why do you continue to use a proprietary engine? A: We continue to use a proprietary engine because it’s tailored to the unique needs of Total War. It gives us full control over features, performance, and scalability, allowing us to create the complex systems that define the series. Q: Will future games perform better? A: The new engine brings richer visuals and more dynamic gameplay systems, delivering noticeable improvements - while preserving the classic Total War style that fans know and love.

THE GAME AWARDS:

Q: What time will the new unannounced title be shown? A: We don’t have specific times we can share, but we encourage everyone to tune into the event from 7.30pm EST / 4.30 pm PST on December 11th or 12.30am GMT / 8.30am CST / 9.30am JST on December 12th. Q: How can I watch? A: Watch the action unfold via The Game Awards official channels: YouTube, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video. Click here for more information. — The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/4312dd46ebdc286f1d48b45dbaf3253c67e78b48.jpg Total War Community, An exciting new era is upon us. Join us on December 4th, 4pm GMT for the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase – a special video presentation celebrating exciting new projects across historical and fantasy Total war. This showcase will be your front seat to see what we’ve been eagerly building behind the scenes. Across the franchise, we’re working on a variety of projects that span different settings and stages of development and now we finally get to share some of them with you. Wherever you are in the world, we can’t wait for you to tune in and be part of it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/70de51381aa4dc88a0d9ddc308d88452edaddbfb.jpg You can watch the 25th Anniversary Showcase on our official channels:

• Total War Official YouTube Channel
• Total War Official Twitch Channel
• Total War Official BiliBili Channel

Or alternatively, tune in for the excitement of live reactions with your favourite creators and media sites who will be co-streaming the event. 25 years of Total War have led to this moment, but this is just the beginning. Ready your popcorn, and we’ll see you at the showcase. – The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. X Facebook Instagram Discord Bluesky

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/26b155f8ee2ddf497afb48c3f998126d9ff3da53.png It is time for the annual SEGA sale! From today until the 4th of September, grab up to 80% off a selection of Total War titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/325610/Total_War_ATTILA/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/b086637fdc2a1474628b168d24ea29c547d008a4.png Greetings! The Steam Summer Sale is so hot right now! From today until 10th of July, grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/76cf8d1444e8b5ace5088d3c5880d6cef0cdc5c3.png To arms, Generals! The Steam Wargames Fest Sale has arrived! From today until May 5th, grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War historical titles! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/885970/Total_War_ROME_REMASTERED/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ Whether you're ready to rally the Roman troops or eager to expand your empire in Ancient China, this is a great time to grab a deal!

🕙 Sale ends 5th May @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/d76e325bf2fb78ca40b414effdb57354fd06b653.pngHey folks! The Total War Historical Franchise Sale is now live on Steam! Grab up to 75% off a selection of Total War titles until November 18th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/

TAKE ME TO THE DEALS!🛍️

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Join our Total War: PHARAOH and DYNASTIES developers on a journey beyond the curtain of gamedev, and learn more about the process behind creating the game 🛠️ Associate Game Director Todor Nikolov, Senior Game Designer Ivan Voulpe, Game Writer Emanuil Tomov, Principle Game Designer Teodor Kozhukov, and Battle Team Lead Milcho Vasilev share it all (well, almost 😉) from faction ideation to narrative and combat work! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

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DEFINE YOUR OWN LEGACY 👑

Greetings folks! We're excited to announce that DYNASTIES, the huge FREE update to Total War: PHARAOH, is OUT NOW! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2951630/Total_War_PHARAOH_DYNASTIES/

• Expand Your Empire: Dominate a hugely expanded map, now including the Aegean and Mesopatamia, with 168 new settlements added.
• Lead New Factions: Four new playable major factions and 25 minor factions to lead to victory.
• Establish Your Dynasty: Start a family tree with the new Dynasty system, and build a legacy that will last the ages.
• Dominate The Battlefield: Wage war with over 150 new and reworked units, plus new battle mechanics.

Read the full patch notes here: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/d53d99d8ffd73c7d001b37da411cf5411607f349.jpg For those of you who already own Total War: PHARAOH, you'll find a new product in your Steam Library called Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES which you'll need to install in order to access the new free content. Find out more about the update in our FAQ. Additionally, there's a minor update hitting the original Total War: PHARAOH game:

• Added a button to the Main Menu allowing players to switch to DYNASTIES via the Total War launcher.
• Added a What's New section to the Main Menu with more information on DYNASTIES.
• The pre-order bonus Avatar of the Gods and Heart of the Shardana Cosmetic Packs are now available to all owners of Total War: PHARAOH.

A huge thank you to all who have joined us on this Bronze Age journey, whether you've been with us from day one or have just jumped on board, we really appreciate all of your enthusiasm and support for Total War: PHARAOH and Dynasties, and can't wait to hear about your experiences in this updated campaign! As always, if you run into any bugs or issues, please report them on our dedicated bug reporting board. See you on the battlefield! 

—The Total War: PHARAOH Team

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TOTAL WAR: PHARAOH SALE NOW ON!

Get Total War: PHARAOH at 33% off and prepare yourself for the huge free Dynasties update coming 25th July!⚔️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/

🕙 Sale ends Tuesday 30th July @ 10AM PDT/6PM BST

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/af2be1eaabfbc549b9af044ad0045530630680e1.png Greetings! On 18th July we'll be holding our fourth Total War: PHARAOH dev Q&A live on Discord, where we will chat about the Campaign Update. Make sure to check out our blog if you haven't already here: ​

👉Total War: PHARAOH - Dev Update - Campaign

Start getting your questions in the dedicated Discord channel now! ​

DISCORD

If you can't make the live event, we'll be sharing both a recording of the livestream and written answers after the event in the dedicated Discord channel, as well as on CA Community forum! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/fde60d93f3e83d8ee5125c505ee4dd782035988b.png Hello Total War community! We're excited to present the fourth and final instalment of the Total War: PHARAOH development update series. This week, we'll be focusing on the new features and enhancements awaiting you in Campaign, the heart of the gameplay experience. From here, you'll orchestrate magnificent war campaigns, construct your economy from scratch, and scheme against your eternal enemies in the court. Before diving into the details, just a reminder that in the previous blog we unveiled the new and revamped battle features included in the DYNASTIES update. ​

⚔️Read Total War: PHARAOH - Dev Update - Battle here

We'll also be holding our next live Q&A on 18th July, this time focused on Campaign. Keep an eye out for more info on this very soon. ​

📜 Continue reading the Total War: PHARAOH - Dev Update - Campaign here

—The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

Greetings everyone! We're excited to reveal that DYNASTIES, the huge FREE update to Total War: PHARAOH, arrives 25th July! Vast new regions to conquer, new factions and units to lead, new mechanics and more await you! 👑 📜 Check out the updated FAQ here We'll be diving deeper into these new cultures, locations and mechanics before launch, so keep your eyes peeled for more very soon! We look forward to seeing you on the ultimate Bronze Age battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/f66883f98fda93fdf21a225e57201da1339aa424.png Greetings! On 27th June we'll be holding our third Total War: PHARAOH dev Q&A, dedicated to the upcoming update, live on Discord. This time our topic will be Battle Update. Start getting your questions in the dedicated Discord channel now! 👇 https://discord.gg/totalwar If you can't make the live event, we'll be sharing both a recording of the livestream and written answers after the event in the dedicated channel for you to catch up at your leisure! – Total War team —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/f3843fdb8e6b631d9c19f9cf595bbe65df4f1833.png Hello, Total War community! Welcome to the third instalment in the Total War: PHARAOH development update series, this week focusing on the new features and improvements that you can expect to see in Battle. The battlegrounds of the ancient world were a deadly and unforgiving place and the team have gone to great lengths to improve the level of immersion, realism and overall fun that you can expect to experience.

📜 Read the full blog here

We'll also be holding our next live Q&A in the next few weeks, this time focused on today's topic of Battles, so keep an eye out for more info on this very soon. —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/0ec1bbc06b235222b53d90774e0b6277b793c29e.png Hello, Total War community! The gods of the ancient world shine down upon us, for today we dive into the second instalment of our Total War: PHARAOH update series, this week highlighting the iconic historical cultures that you’ll march to war in the hope of becoming the undisputed conquerors of the Bronze Age. But before we get to that; a quick reminder that earlier this month we unveiled some exciting new details about our expanded campaign map that now includes the highly requested regions of Mesopotamia and the Aegean. Click on the links below if you want to hear more: Total War: PHARAOH - Dev Update – Expanded Map​.

📜 Read the full blog here

We'll also be holding our next live Q&A in the next couple of weeks, this time focused on today's topic of new cultures and factions, so keep an eye out for more info on this very soon. —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/26bbbe9f8ee8ef411d0c1187d18ed4ea5ea7ac19.png Greetings everyone, Today's hotfix is a minor update that corrects some in-game text as a matter of compliance. This hotfix addresses no gameplay related issues. See you on the battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/02d641974c82b6240c82b26a87fd33a5be056061.png Hello, Total War community! Welcome to the first of our dedicated design blogs for the free update coming to Total War: PHARAOH later this year. We’re excited to once again dive into the ancient world as we unveil details on the expanded campaign map, alongside some commentary on the learnings that underpin our design direction.

📜 Read the full blog here

We'll also be hosting a Discord Q&A about this topic on May 16th - join our official Discord server!

DISCORD SERVER

—The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/17c039f50088440b4619235921e79d6558270104.jpg Hello, Total War Community! We hope the valiant Montu has brought victories to those of you who braved the battlefields of Ancient Egypt, Anatolia and the Levant, while the wisdom of Toth will bolster the decisiveness of those who are yet to thread those ancient fields of destruction. In January we launched the High Tide Update for Total War: PHARAOH, welcoming the harbingers of the Bronze-Age Collapse, the Sea Peoples, as a new playable culture alongside their two dedicated factions, bringing the core roster up to ten. We were delighted to see your positive reception to this free update which was part of our post-launch ambitions to create a vast Bronze-Age strategy experience. As mentioned in our Leadership Message back in December, the vision for Total War: PHARAOH since the outset of the project has been to increase the size of the campaign map and introduce even more cultures and ways of engaging in glorious strategic conquest. Today, we’re excited to announce that this will come courtesy of a vast free update that significantly reworks the existing campaign mode already available in PHARAOH’s base-game. This update will usher in a host of exciting new additions whilst also implementing some familiar content from its Bronze-Age brother, A Total War Saga: TROY. We want to improve your experience of this most iconic age, and we’re working hard to deliver it later this year. In terms of the content you can expect to experience, prepare to embark on a conquest across a map that has greatly increased in size as we add the renowned and highly requested regions of Mesopotamia and the Aegean to the conflict alongside the playable cultures of Babylon, Assyria, Mycenae and Troy. Whilst within the strategic campaign layer, you will have access to all new mechanics such as the Dynasty system which adds mortality and succession to the faction leaders’ quest to leave behind a legacy that will survive the ages. And finally, within battle you can expect over 80 new units for the Mesopotamian factions, alongside the addition of over 70 reworked units from a Total War Saga: TROY. Given that this update will make some big changes to the way in which Total War: PHARAOH plays, we will be taking steps to ensure that you still have the choice to experience the original campaign should you wish to. We’ll reveal more information on how this will be achieved in a later instalment. On another note, we’ve made it clear that we’re keen to improve the level of transparency we exhibit across all our products to ensure that you have a better understanding of what we’re working on, as well as how and why we make certain design decisions. With this in mind, we want you to come on this Bronze-Age journey with us to help us begin to find the right path to a greater developer-community collaboration. Starting next week, we'll be kicking off a series of conversations around the creation of this update, starting with a deep dive looking into the expanded campaign map and how we're aiming to bring this long-lost world to life, before inviting you all to send us your questions for a Q&A session the following week. Every couple of weeks, we'll have a new topic featuring a variety of voices from across the project, first detailing how we're approaching the work, and inviting you to share your thoughts and feedback on that vision. We'll then come back to you the week after to dive into more detail on the topic over on the official Total War Discord - so make sure you join today and keep an eye out for new channels to post your hotly anticipated questions. Thanks again for your support, and for your candid feedback - we want Total War: PHARAOH to be an incredible experience for everyone! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

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SEGA SPRING SALE NOW ON!

The Steam Spring Sale has officially sprung! Grab up to 75% off a variety of Total War games and DLC until March 21st. ⚔️ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1937780/Total_War_PHARAOH/ 👉 Check out all the deals here 👈

🕙 Sale ends Thursday 21st March @ 11AM PT/6PM GMT

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/96d6771376dd7b5609075663990a48b62dc8ad84.jpg Greetings! We’re excited to reveal that the Blood & Sand DLC is now available, alongside Patch 1.2.0 and the Assembly Kit! Patch 1.2.0 brings various stability improvements and performance optimisations, some bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, the full details you can find further down this post. Check out the Blood & Sand DLC below and get ready to make the Nile run red with the blood of your enemies! Watch the brutal trailer here. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2574940/Total_War_PHARAOH__Blood__Sand/ The Assembly Kit is a modding toolkit which enables users to modify and generate new experiences within the game, including crafting new characters, factions, battle maps, and more. Find out more in our Total War: PHARAOH FAQ. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/7047a15caec2017c6ff046c4f529ade5b68f9784.png With that sorted, here's a rundown of what to expect in Patch 1.2.0:

• Resolved a potential crash that could occur when trying to save a replay file.
• Fixed a crash that could happen when closing a panel while the horde building browser was open.
• Fixed a potential crash issue that occurred when the player opened the ‘Change Army Type’ dialog from the Units panel while the selected character was moving towards an attacked target.
• Resolved a potential softlock issue occurring when engaging in battles near Nuraghe camps.
• Using Domination alongside the campaign customization option 'Generals at Max Rank' no longer results in game freezes.
• The message for completed ambition events now incorporates the unique artwork for all ambitions.
• Addressed an armour intersection issue and camera clipping occurring during the after-battle matched combat.
• Implemented further UI enhancements, tackling some text inconsistencies, bugs and more.
• Fixed an issue where faction colours were not displaying accurately in the character details screen and portraits.
• Enhanced the visual effects of the sandstorm.

As always, if you run into any bugs or issues, please report them on our dedicated bug reporting board. See you on the battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/c78a93656e43348c2f9ebe0b9f2b971ae4b635e0.png Greetings! We are back with Hotfix 1.1.1, addressing some issues that have been identified since release of High Tide and Patch 1.1.0, as well as some community-raised concerns. We hope you’ve enjoyed razing and conquering the lands of Egypt, Cannan and the Hittite Empire as the Sea Peoples in the free High Tide update! We're back with Hotfix 1.1.1, addressing some issues that have arisen since the release of High Tide and Patch 1.1.0. Let’s dive into the details:

• Various stability improvements.
• Addressed visual, text, tooltip inconsistencies and bugs for a smoother experience.
• Fixed an issue where units could have chariots without any riders.
• Fixed an issue where Ox Carts could get stuck while under missile fire and infantry was embarking.
• Resolved an issue where ordering an Attack while infantry was embarking or disembarking from Ox Carts caused the entities to run away chaotically in the opposite direction.
• Deactivated the Promise of Glory pre-battle option for Human players in Multiplayer to align with the intended design.

As always, if you experience and bugs or issues after updating, please report them over in our dedicated CA Community forum. Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you on the battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

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Build or burn? 🔥 Subdue or slay? ⚔️ Reign or raze? 👑

Command the invasion of the Sea Peoples in Total War: PHARAOH's High Tide update, out now and free for all current and future owners of the game.

Check out the full patch notes for details on all of the fixes, changes and QoL improvements coming in Patch 1.1.0 alongside all the new content! Full 1.1.0 Patch Notes If you experience any bugs or issues after updating the game, please report them in our dedicated CA Community area. See you on the battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/4d83373e99a833d5dadf6b8535e86b1ead448d9a.png Greetings! We’re back with our first hefty update to Total War: PHARAOH, launching tomorrow, January 25th! Alongside some bug fixes, balance changes, performance tweaks and quality-of-life improvements, some ominous seafarers have arrived in Egypt with the High Tide update - completely free to all current and future owners of the Total War: PHARAOH! This update adds a heap of new content, with 2 new factions, 30+ units, unique mechanics and more to let you drive forth the Bronze Age Collapse as the Sherden or Peleset. For further details on the High Tide update, sail on over to our Total War: PHARAOH FAQ for a full breakdown of Egypt’s latest arrivals. With that settled, here’s some highlights for Patch 1.1.0:

• Improvements to Battle AI’s behaviour, army deployment, and frontline formations.
• Tweaks to Unit Morale by considering individual entity health when counting overall losses.
• Adjustments to Chariot handling and collisions.
• Multiple Battle-focused bug fixes and balance tweaks, including stances, unit balance, collision and animations.
• Boosts to both quality and quantity of Garrison units provided by Main and Garrison buildings in settlements.
• Addressed multiple visual issues of terrain gaps, misplaced and misaligned assets, as well as battle catchment areas on various maps.
• Implemented further UI enhancements, tackling various visual, text (incl. localisation) inconsistencies, bugs, and more.
• Various fixes to Outposts.
• Bug fixes to Ancient Legacies, with Khufu and Hatshepsut in the spotlight.

And here they are in a snazzy (and very rapidly delivered) video format: Jump on over to the blog post to read the full patch notes here: 👉 Patch Notes 1.1.0 Blog Post 👈 We’ll continue to keep our ears to the ground to help shape Total War: PHARAOH moving forward, and for that, your feedback is invaluable. Jump in, give the Sea Peoples a spin, take some chariots out for a test drive, and let us know your thoughts! See you on the battlefield! — The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/5c99fd83e2aa596baffde543c123e4ca00e939c0.jpg Greetings once again, pharaohs! It's time to take a closer look at the Sea Peoples' unique features and mechanics that will be arriving in Total War: PHARAOH when the High Tide update lands this Thursday! High Tide launches this Thursday and is free to all current and future owners of Total War: PHARAOH. Find out more here. —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions Twitter Facebook Instagram Discord

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/5c99fd83e2aa596baffde543c123e4ca00e939c0.jpg Greetings pharaohs! You saved Egypt, rallied Hattusa, and settled Canaan. Now, prepare to tear it all down as you command the destiny of the Sea Peoples. 🌊 Meet your new faction leaders, Iolaos and Walwetes, in our High Tide gameplay showcase: High Tide launches January 25th and is free to all current and future owners of Total War: PHARAOH. Find out more here. —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions Twitter Facebook Instagram Discord

Be the herald of the Collapse, and lead your people into a new world... High Tide - the free update for Total War: PHARAOH - arrives January 25th! Find out more about the High Tide update here. —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions X Facebook Instagram Discord

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TOTAL WAR: PHARAOH – PATCH 1.0.1

Greetings! We've just rolled out Patch 1.0.1 for Total War: PHARAOH! We’ve been so excited to see people connect with the late Bronze Age. Now that the release of the game is behind us, we are focusing our energy on supporting and expanding it. We hope that you’re enjoying the game as much as we’re enjoying hearing about your experiences amidst the war-ravaged dunes of Egypt. This first patch is full of quality-of-life improvements that should make your ascendancy to the throne that bit slicker! Here are a few of the highlights of what’s included in Patch 1.0.1:

CAMPAIGN

• The Province panel no longer shows effects from regions that do not belong to the player.
• Added confirmation dialogue when the Commands button is pressed.
• Fixed a bug where Thutmose’s reinforcement army doesn’t spawn when the target settlement sallies out.
• Fixed an issue where a General’s portrait in the Recruitment panel differed from his portrait once recruited.

BATTLE

• Armour will now degrade at a much slower rate than before. Plus, there is a greater difference in how fast the different qualities of armour degrade.
• Slingers will no longer have access to flaming projectiles – Maat has been restored! We also applied balancing changes to several unit types, notably chariots and archers, following community feedback.
• Capturing all victory points in a settlement at the same time will no longer grant instant victory – it will instead now increase the rate at which the defenders lose morale.
• Reinforcements or additional armies can now properly be selected on the post-battle screen for performance inspection.
• The AI will now sally out from its positions in minor settlements less often when facing a superior enemy.
• The AI should now handle ranged units better - there will no longer be cases where it deliberately sends them into melee when shooting is more viable.
• Fixed several desync issues in Multiplayer.

Read the full patch notes here: PATCH 1.0.1 FULL PATCH NOTES Player feedback is the best weapon which we have to fight bugs and figure out how best to go about improving Total War: PHARAOH. You can reach out to us and let us know about your experience with the game in the following ways:

• Report a bug or issue
• Share your thoughts in the CA Community
• Join the discussion on Discord

See you on the battlefield! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions Twitter Facebook Instagram Discord {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/5c99fd83e2aa596baffde543c123e4ca00e939c0.jpg

Prepare the horses and make ready for battle! 🏹 

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44149844/d3c46ad98f3b1c26887c452c835059ef28bb5458.jpg Phil Wang is back with his trusted advisors to guide you through everything you need to know about WAR in this week's second episode of Total War Guide To Defending Egypt - CONFLICT! —The Total War Team For the latest news and announcements, don't forget to visit our official social channels. Steam Discussions Twitter Facebook Instagram Discord