Creative Assembly has officially announced Total War: Medieval III, confirming that the next historical entry in the long-running strategy franchise is now in early development. The reveal took place during the studio’s 25th Anniversary Showcase, a global event that highlighted milestones from the past two and a half decades while outlining the direction for the years ahead.
The announcement marks the first major return to the medieval setting since the release of Medieval II in 2006. According to Creative Assembly, the new project is currently in its pre-production phase, which means it is still several years from launch. However, the studio chose to share the news early to give fans insight into the beginning of its development cycle.
The Medieval era holds a significant place in the Total War catalog. Both Medieval: Total War and Medieval II: Total War remain well-regarded for their large-scale battles, campaign depth, and historical focus. Creative Assembly stated that creating a new medieval installment has been a long-standing ambition within the team, describing it as a project they hoped to pursue for nearly two decades. With this new game, the studio aims to build on the strengths of the earlier titles while introducing systems designed for modern strategy players and current hardware standards.
In its announcement, the studio emphasized that Total War: Medieval III is intended to become a broad strategy experience combining campaign management, diplomacy, real-time battles, and rich historical themes. The team plans to highlight the political, military, and cultural dynamics of the Middle Ages, offering players control over expanding realms, shifting alliances, and regional conflicts. Creative Assembly aims to develop a setting that allows players to explore the complexities of medieval power structures while influencing long-term outcomes across continents.
The decision to reveal the game at an early stage reflects Creative Assembly’s aim to bring the global community into the development process from the very beginning. The studio plans to deliver updates several times a year, offering behind-the-scenes details and explanations of various design choices. These regular insights will help players understand how the project progresses over time, allowing the community to track its evolution from the earliest stages.
Creative Assembly described the new entry not simply as a sequel, but as the beginning of a renewed direction for historical Total War games. While specific gameplay details, factions, and release windows have not yet been announced, the confirmation of Medieval III signals an important moment for fans who have been waiting for the franchise to revisit the era.
As the series enters its next chapter, Total War players can expect ongoing communication from the studio as development progresses, marking a more open approach to building one of its most requested titles.
