Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Surpasses One Million Steam Wishlists

Just a month after its official reveal at The Game Awards 2025, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has already crossed a major milestone. According to developer Creative Assembly, more than one million players have added the game to their Steam wishlists.

Despite having only a debut trailer and limited details available so far, anticipation for the next entry in the Total War franchise is clearly sky-high.

Creative Assembly Thanks the Community

The studio shared the milestone announcement on social media, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support:

“What an achievement! Thanks to your incredible support, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has been wishlisted by over one million players on Steam. We are extremely grateful and can’t wait to share more news with you in the coming months — stay tuned to our social channels!”

The rapid growth in wishlist numbers highlights the massive appeal of combining the Total War formula with the Warhammer 40,000 universe — something fans have been requesting for years.

A Historic Reveal for the Series

The announcement of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Total War franchise, making it a particularly symbolic reveal for Creative Assembly.

The project marks a significant shift for the strategy series, moving from its established Warhammer Fantasy setting into the grimdark sci-fi universe of Warhammer 40K. While gameplay specifics remain under wraps, expectations are high for large-scale futuristic battles and faction variety.

Other Projects in Development

Creative Assembly is currently juggling multiple major projects within the Total War universe:

  • A large-scale expansion titled Lords of the End Times for Total War: Warhammer III
  • A full-fledged Total War: Medieval III, which is reportedly still in early pre-production

Given Medieval III’s early development status, fans shouldn’t expect a release anytime soon.

Platforms and Release Window

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is currently in development for:

  • PC (Steam)
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S

The game will include Russian text localization, though an official release date has not yet been announced.

With over one million wishlists already secured and only a teaser trailer revealed, Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated strategy titles in recent memory. More details are expected in the months ahead as Creative Assembly begins unveiling gameplay and faction information.

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