Total War Warhammer release date announced
SEGA Europe & The Creative Assembly have announced today the release date for the awaited Total War: WARHAMMER, the game will be out for the entire PC Master Race on April 28 2016. Pre-orders for the game have started at the CA Site and Steam for $59.99, both with a Chaos Warrior Race Pack as a pre-purchase bonus. Additionally, 2 physical special versions will be out in the market: Limited Edition and High King Edition.
Total War: WARHAMMER Limited Edition will have the following:
- Metal Pak™ Case
Adorned with classic Warhammer Fantasy illustrations representing each playable in-game race and enhanced with etching and embossing, this metal case is beguiling to look at and the perfect thing to protect your game discs from the many perilous dangers of the Old World. - Total War: WARHAMMER ‘Insider Guide’
This mini-strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER will help you get started with the game if you’re a beginner, or hone your tactical prowess if you’re a returning veteran. Brimming with invaluable tactical advice, hints and tips, this Insider Guide will help you dominate the battlefields of the Old World and bring your opponents to heel. - Pre-order Bonus:
Early birds that pre-order any edition from participating retailers will receive Total War: WARHAMMER’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. The Chaos Warriors Race Pack offers a new playable race with a full roster of bloodthirsty units, terrifying mounts and monstrous creatures. Lead the corrupted Chaos hordes as one of three new playable Legendary Lords and embrace the Ruinous Powers as you embark on brand new quest chains, unlocking powerful items and gaining glory in the name of the dark Chaos Gods.
While, Total War: WARHAMMER High King Edition will have the following:
Modelled on the legendary Book of Grudges, the High King Edition will ship in a large ornate presentation box, featuring metallic gold and 3D sculpted detail in the iconic Dwarfen style. Contained within is a host of treasures guaranteed to sate the gold-lust of the mightiest Dwarfen High King; including:
- Grudge Ring: This quality metal ring, with a rotating inner band is perfect to spin whilst brooding over grudges and plotting revenge. Six numbered bevels on the inner hoop allow the ring to double as a fully functioning die, perfect for determining those crucial outcomes in any table top games.
- Slayer’s Whetstone Pendant: Made of genuine, functional whetstone and inscribed with the talismanic Master Rune of Spite, this hefty trinket would be treasured and jealously guarded by any self-respecting Slayer, who aims to keep a keen edge on their blades.
- Dwarfen Drinking Horn & Stand: Toast your victories with this beautifully decorated drinking horn; wrought with icons and sigils in the Dwarfen craftsman style. Suitable for both display and practical use, it can hold a full pint and comes complete with its own unique metal display stand. Please note, liquid cannot be ‘sipped’ from this drinking horn, it may only be ‘quaffed’.
- Canvas Map: Plan your campaigns of conquest as any High King should with this gorgeously illustrated canvas map of the game world.
- Integrated Artbook: Integrated into the High King Edition’s impressive packaging is a large art book featuring exclusive concepts.
- Metal Pak™ Case: Protect your game disks from the perilous dangers of the Old World with this exclusive metal case.
- Insider Guide: A printed strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER; this book will help get you started with the game and offers invaluable tactical advice to help you dominate the battlefields of the Old World.
- Chaos Warriors Race Pack: The Chaos Warriors Race Pack offers a new playable race with a full roster of bloodthirsty units, terrifying mounts and monstrous creatures. Lead the corrupted Chaos hordes as one of three new playable Legendary Lords and embrace the Ruinous Powers as you embark on brand new quest chains, unlocking powerful items and gaining the favour of the dark Chaos Gods.