Total War: WARHAMMER III

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$59.99
Release
February 16, 2022
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How co-op works

Up to eight players control separate factions on one campaign map, managing economies, diplomacy, armies, and objectives through simultaneous turns. Allies coordinate territory and wars, then reinforce one another’s real-time battles; head-to-head campaigns and standalone battles remain separate.

About this game

Total War: WARHAMMER III brings the fantasy trilogy to a dramatic close, thrusting players into the Realm of Chaos where Daemon armies clash with mortal empires. This is a grand strategy experience that blends turn-based empire management with large-scale real-time tactical battles, offering both competitive multiplayer and cooperative campaign modes where allies share a map and coordinate their conquests.

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You'll manage sprawling factions, build armies, negotiate treaties, and command thousands of units in epic confrontations. The depth lies in balancing economic growth, diplomacy, and military might while adapting to each faction's unique mechanics. Playing with others transforms the campaign into a strategic partnership or a tense rivalry, with every battle and border decision carrying shared consequences.

Online co-op and competitive modes support both internet and LAN play, letting you wage war alongside friends or test your tactical prowess head-to-head. Whether you're coordinating a two-front assault or outmaneuvering a human opponent, sessions become sprawling multi-hour contests of planning and battlefield skill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does co-op work in Total War: WARHAMMER III?

In co-op mode, you and a friend share a campaign map and coordinate your conquests together. You'll each control your own faction, managing armies, building empires, and fighting battles side by side. Every decision-whether diplomatic, economic, or military-affects both players, so you'll need to coordinate strategies and support each other's campaigns.

Can I play the entire campaign with a friend?

Yes, the campaign mode supports full cooperative play online or over LAN. You'll progress through the turn-based empire building and real-time battles together, with sessions typically lasting multiple hours as you build your factions and conquer the Realm of Chaos.

How long do co-op sessions usually take?

Expect sprawling multi-hour sessions. Total War: WARHAMMER III blends turn-based strategy with large-scale real-time battles, so a single campaign sitting can easily stretch several hours as you coordinate moves, manage your empires, and fight epic battles alongside your co-op partner.

Do we fight battles together in co-op or just on the campaign map?

Both. You'll work together on the turn-based campaign map-coordinating diplomacy, building armies, and planning conquests-then command thousands of units side by side in the real-time tactical battles. It's a full strategic partnership across both layers of gameplay.