Creative Assembly confirm Total War: Medieval 3’s starting factions, pegging out a complex world of schemers and killers, feudal giants and emerging empires
Creative Assembly has announced the first six playable factions for Total War: Medieval 3, the upcoming historical strategy game, alongside insights into their faction selection process.
The game will feature a diverse roster described as “schemers and killers, feudal giants and emerging empires,” suggesting varied playstyles and political dynamics. Notably, the Papal States did not make the initial faction roster, receiving what the article humorously terms “a vicious snub.”
The article employs tongue-in-cheek humor when discussing how factions were chosen, contrasting an idealized medieval selection method complete with jousting tournaments and poisonings against the realities of Creative Assembly’s design process. This playful tone reflects gaming media’s characteristic approach to game announcements.
While specific faction identities and their unique mechanics are not detailed in this excerpt, the announcement marks a significant reveal for the highly anticipated Medieval 3. The game continues the Total War franchise’s tradition of large-scale historical strategy spanning multiple periods and civilizations.