The Total War: Warhammer 3 release date is finally upon us, and you can get to playing what is set to be an epic game - as long as your system meets the Total War: Warhammer 3 PC requirements, of course!

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Game director Ian Roxburgh added some last-minute hype to the proceedings on Twitter, saying, "This has been the project of a lifetime at a moment when we've all needed an incredible fantasy world in which to lose ourselves."

"This game is for you," Roxburgh added in closing, addressing the fans directly, "and we thank you for your continued support. See you on the battlefield."

Well, now we can head to that battlefield ourselves, so read on for the essential Total War Warhammer 3 release details.

Total War Warhammer 3 release date

The Total War: Warhammer 3 release date took place on Thursday 17th February 2022 and the game was available here in the UK from 8am.

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Is Total War Warhammer 3 on Game Pass?

Total War: Warhammer 3 is indeed on Game Pass, but not for console owners. Being a PC-only game means that it is only available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. Could this change in the future? Possibly. Microsoft Flight Simulator has come to console now so it is not out of the question - but don't count on it.

Total War Warhammer review round-up

Now the game is out, how well-received has it been by critics in the reviews? Well, it's largely positive with the Total War: Warhammer 3 Metacritic score sitting at a solid 88 at the time of writing.

There is a perfect score out there with NME giving it 5/5 while the rest from the likes of IGN, PC Gamer, and many more are giving it an extremely favourable 9/10 (or the scoring equivalent).

It would be fair to say then that Total War Warhammer 3 is a critical hit!

Total War Warhammer 3 gameplay

Grab yourself some snacks, get comfy and hit play on the video below where you will see almost 30 minutes of Total War: Warhammer 3 gameplay to show you ware in for if you pick the game up.

As for what else we know, mod support is included in the game, cross-store multiplayer support was included at launch, and the campaign map is around double the size of the one that was featured in the last game - which is quite the jump!

Races in Total War Warhammer 3

We know of six races that will be included in this new game and they are:

  • Khorne
  • Nurgle
  • Slaanesh
  • Tzeencth
  • Kislev
  • Cathay

There will also be nine legendary lords in the game and they will be there when it launches.

Can you pre-order Total War Warhammer 3?

It's a bit late for pre-ordering (since the game is already out), but you can indeed buy a copy.

Total War: Warhammer 3 can be ordered through Steam and other outlets right now! Here in the UK, it costs £49.99 with a $59.99 price tag stateside. Or you could save a few quid with the deal below.

Total War Warhammer 3 trailer

There is a Total War: Warhammer 3 trailer - and a cinematic one at that. While you celebrate the Total War Warhammer 3 release date on 17th February, check out the trailer below!

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