Total War Warhammer 40,000’s gameplay reveal will make you wonder if your PC can handle it
Creative Assembly and Sega unveiled extended gameplay footage for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai, providing the first substantial look at the upcoming real-time strategy title. The demonstration showcases what appears to be a visually impressive revitalization for the Total War series, featuring the grimdark aesthetic of Warhammer 40,000.
The gameplay footage, presented through a guided walkthrough, indicates the game maintains Total War’s established mechanics while emphasizing key features suited to the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The presentation highlighted terrain advantages as a significant tactical element and the galactic-scale scope of battles, with players able to campaign across multiple planets. The game’s visual fidelity appears substantial, with observers noting the impressive visuals raise questions about PC performance requirements needed to run the title.
The reveal at Bilibili World 2026 represents a major showcase for the collaboration between Creative Assembly and Sega, offering players their most detailed look yet at how the beloved tabletop universe translates to real-time strategy gameplay.