As expected for some time, the first title in a trilogy of Total War games based on the WARHAMMER license has been announced. As per the grand historical scope of the series, this new Total War game will let players relive the time when Human, Orc, Vampire, and Dwarven forces did battle against legions of the undead. So, just a little different to Rome then.

Although no real detail has been provided on how exactly the game will play in comparison to other Total War games, this new setting should prove to be a breath of fresh air for the series.

Total War: WARHAMMER will take the series to a realm of grand high fantasy for the very first time in its history. Our rules have changed, and with change comes war on a scale as yet unimagined. The limitlessly deep and rich universe of Warhammer heralds a new era for Total War. Gigantic monsters, flying creatures, legendary heroes and storms of magical power take their place on the battlefield, alongside thousands of warriors clashing in real-time tactical battles.

In the turn-based campaign game, players will find the Old World an unforgiving and treacherous place, filled with endless war and cunning alliances alike. Whichever race you choose to play as and however you seek conquest, you will be faced with a conflict that threatens to tear the very fabric of reality asunder.

The first in an epic trilogy of titles, Total War: WARHAMMER will deliver hundreds of hours of absorbing gameplay. It will combine with two further standalone instalments and additional content packs to create the single largest Total War experience ever.

No release date has been announced, other than a vague "Coming Soon". But, an elaborate cinematic trailer full of dragons and magic does well to set the scene.