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    "title": "NEW GAMEPLAY FOR TOTAL WAR: WARHAMMER 40,000 REVEALED ALONGSIDE BEHIND THE SCENES STUDIO FOOTAGE",
    "modified_at": "2026-06-07 21:34:18",
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    "body": "<p><strong>LONDON &ndash; JUNE 7th: </strong>SEGA&reg; Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited have unveiled a new look at <em>Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000</em> at the PC Gaming Show 2026, combining behind-the-scenes developer insights with brand-new in-development gameplay.</p><p style=\"text-align: center\">Watch the mini documentary here:</p><div id=\"video-406f7179-8989-422e-a9a7-e04768419e47\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaXW6GFxYxsQ%23_cb1780864431&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://iframely.net/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p>Within this feature, the development team discuss how they are bringing the iconic science-fantasy universe of Warhammer 40,000 to life, from galaxy-spanning conflict and sandbox-driven campaigns to the diverse worlds and distinct factions that define the 41st millennium.</p><p>Alongside this, viewers get a first glimpse of in-development battle gameplay, as the Astra Militarum forces clash with Orks on the Shattered Expressway map, a war-torn stretch of a polluted Imperial world that showcases the scale, destruction, and tactical depth that underpin Total War&rsquo;s first step into the setting.</p><p>To close the segment, the studio confirmed that a closed beta will launch later this year, and players can join the fight now by signing up: <a href=\"http://www.totalwar.com/beta\">www.totalwar.com/beta</a></p><p>For the latest news about this title and the other Total War games in development, visit <a href=\"http://www.totalwar.com/\">www.totalwar.com</a> and follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TotalWar/?locale=en_GB\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/totalwar.bsky.social\">Bluesky</a>. Subscribe to Total War&rsquo;s <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/totalwar\">YouTube Channel</a> for future news about gameplay videos.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><hr /><p><strong>About Total War&trade;<br>\u200b</strong>With more than 48.3 million copies sold, Total War is one of the most established and critically acclaimed series in gaming. A drive for historical authenticity and superb gaming quality has helped establish the franchise as one of the most successful PC games of all time. Alongside the core historical-based games, the Total War series has expanded to include free-to-play mobile (<em>Total War Battles&trade;: KINGDOM</em>), fantasy epics (<em>Total War&trade;: WARHAMMER&reg;</em>), and historical snapshots (<em>Total War Saga&trade;: THRONES OF BRITANNIA</em>). <a href=\"http://www.totalwar.com/\">www.totalwar.com</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>About The Creative Assembly&trade; Ltd.<br>\u200b</strong>Founded in 1987, Creative Assembly is a European games developer, creator of the multi-million selling Total War&trade; franchise which spans history and fantasy<strong>.</strong> Creative Assembly continues to build an impressive portfolio of games including the recently announced Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000&reg; in partnership with Games Workshop and Total War: MEDIEVAL III. <a href=\"https://www.creative-assembly.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.creative-assembly.com</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About SEGA Europe Limited<br>\u200b</strong>SEGA&reg; Europe Limited is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly and Sports Interactive and HARDlight. SEGA Europe&rsquo;s website is located at <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sega.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKieran.Rooney%40creative-assembly.com%7Cc07f5398c47a40f9e72008dda755afdb%7Cb87f35166fa94db095bceceba0919454%7C0%7C0%7C638850708643520671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uySD2JAluvCQPK9dEZD6nedN16lrkjZW3RFrvdjKqQE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.sega.co.uk</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Games Workshop&reg;<br>\u200b</strong>Games Workshop&reg; Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of<em> Warhammer&reg;: Age of Sigmar&reg;</em> and <em>Warhammer&reg; 40,000&reg;</em> games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 573 of its own stores (branded Warhammer&reg;), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division &lsquo;Black Library&rsquo; and our special resin miniatures studio &lsquo;Forge World&rsquo;) can be found at <a href=\"https://www.warhammer.com/en-GB/home\">www.games-workshop.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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