Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Wiki
Factions, campaign systems, battle tactics, and closed-beta prep for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000.
Unofficial fan wiki covering Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari, plus galactic crusades, cover-based gunlines, console controls, and the 2027 launch window.
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- Launch factions
- 2027
- Release year
- PC + consoles
- Platforms
- Beta 2026
- Closed test window
Every hub organised by what Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 players search for most.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Guides
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 guide hub: how to play, closed beta, cover and ranged combat, Space Marines openings, Ork counters, and system notes.
Read guide FactionsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Factions
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 launch factions: Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari, plus custom warlords, Traitor Guard reskins, and what Creative Assembly has actually shown.
Read guide CampaignTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Campaign
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 campaign hub: galactic sandbox, planets, fleets, governors, orbital bombardment, crusade theaters chaining 600-turn wars, and the road to Armageddon.
Read guide TiersTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Preview Tier List
Preview tier list for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 based on hands-on footage, not a ranked ladder: factions, units, Baneblade, Stompa, and unknown Aeldari.
Read guide BuildsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Builds
Preview army skeletons for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari lists from shown units, not a live patch meta.
Read guide ControlsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Controls
Controls hub for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: expected Total War camera and pause patterns, new cover and sentry needs, PC keybinds, and first-time console pads.
Read guide ToolsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Tools
Commander tools for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: faction picker, battle checklist, and wishlist plus closed-beta registration for Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox.
Read guide NewsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 News and Updates
News hub for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: 2027 release year around Gamescom, Steam still TBA, closed beta sign-ups June 2026, and the Gamescom 2026 Alpha Strike showcase.
Read guide ReviewTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Preview Review
Preview review of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 from TGA 2025, Alpha Strike, PC Gaming Show, and Gamescom 2026. Not a scored review of a finished 2027 game.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for first battles, ranged combat, and how to join the closed beta.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Campaign
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 campaign hub: galactic sandbox, planets, fleets, governors, orbital bombardment, crusade theaters chaining 600-turn wars, and the road to Armageddon.
Read guide FactionsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Factions
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 launch factions: Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari, plus custom warlords, Traitor Guard reskins, and what Creative Assembly has actually shown.
Read guide GuidesTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Guides
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 guide hub: how to play, closed beta, cover and ranged combat, Space Marines openings, Ork counters, and system notes.
Read guide ReviewTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Preview Review
Preview review of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 from TGA 2025, Alpha Strike, PC Gaming Show, and Gamescom 2026. Not a scored review of a finished 2027 game.
Read guide ToolsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Tools
Commander tools for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: faction picker, battle checklist, and wishlist plus closed-beta registration for Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox.
Read guide NewsTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000 News and Updates
News hub for Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: 2027 release year around Gamescom, Steam still TBA, closed beta sign-ups June 2026, and the Gamescom 2026 Alpha Strike showcase.
Read guide GuidesHow to Play Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
How to play Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000: galactic crusade loop, real-time gun battles, four launch factions, and what Creative Assembly has actually shown.
Read guide GuidesHow to Join the Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Closed Beta
How to join the Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 closed beta: official June 2026 sign-up, selective invites later in 2026, Steam app 4199910, and why this is not a Roblox game.
Read guidePick a playstyle, then dive into units, campaign traits, and opening lists.
Space Marines
Few warriors, sacred armour, and orbital strike forces.
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Astra Militarum
Gunlines, Leman Russ tanks, and Commissar discipline.
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Orks
Endless mobs, ramshackle walkers, and the WAAAGH!
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Aeldari
Swift psychic strikes that vanish before you can answer.
Read guideCompare early rankings in the faction tier list, then lock a list from the army build hub.
Sign up now. Creative Assembly is collecting players for a late-2026 closed beta.
Closed beta sign-ups are open. Creative Assembly wants players in a late-2026 test of ranged combat, cover, and the Warcore galactic campaign. Register now, then read our beta guide so you know what to expect.
Crusade theaters, Armageddon, and the latest Alpha Strike reveals.
Road to Armageddon
Yarrick, Ghazghkull, and the crusade that ends in the Armageddon system.
Read guide CampaignGalactic sandbox
Planets, fleets, orbital bombardment, and the Warcore engine behind the galactic map.
Read guide News2027 release window
What Creative Assembly has actually confirmed, and what remains TBA.
Read guideInteractive helpers for faction choice and battle checklists.
Faction picker
Answer three questions to match your pace to a launch race.
Read guide ToolsBattle checklist
Tick cover, sentry mode, reserves, and mixed-weapon habits in practice.
Read guide ToolsWishlist and beta
Steam wishlist, console stores, and closed-beta registration in one place.
Read guideTotal War: WARHAMMER 40,000
The game is not out yet. Follow these steps so you are ready for the closed beta and launch.
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Wishlist Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
Add Steam app 4199910, then follow the official Total War channels so you do not miss closed-beta waves or console store pages.
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Learn the four factions
Read Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari before you lock a main. Each race has two lore sub-factions at launch plus a custom warlord.
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Study cover and dakka
This is a Total War game built around guns. Ruins, sightlines, suppression, destructible cover, and mixed weapons decide battles more than a cavalry charge.
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Understand crusade theaters
Campaigns chain across star systems toward Armageddon. Space Marines upgrade fleets in orbit; Orks industrialise planets they hold.
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Register for the closed beta
Sign-ups opened in June 2026. Use our closed-beta guide, then practise the battle checklist in the army planner tool.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 questions.
What is this Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 wiki?
An unofficial fan wiki with faction guides, campaign systems, battle tactics, controls, tools, and news for Creative Assembly's grimdark strategy game.
Is this an official Creative Assembly wiki?
No. This is fan-made. Confirm announcements on the Steam store page, totalwar.com, and official Total War social channels.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Français, Deutsch, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
When does Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 come out?
Creative Assembly has stated a 2027 release year. Steam still lists the date as To Be Announced. A closed beta is planned for later in 2026.
Which factions launch with the game?
Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari. Each race ships with two lore sub-factions. Chaos Space Marines are planned later, not at launch.
Will it be on consoles?
Yes. This is the first mainline Total War on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
How do I join the closed beta?
Register interest on the official Total War Warhammer 40k beta page. Invitations are selective; owning previous Total War games does not guarantee a key.