A surprising and welcome development has recently occurred for Steam users. Users who own either of the first two games in the Total War: Warhammer series on the digital game platform Steam have gained free access to a massive campaign mode for the third and final game in the series. This development was an unexpected surprise for fans of the series.
A revolutionary free access decision for the Total War: Warhammer series
Normally, each game in the series operated as a standalone title with its own map, races, and mechanics. However, with the latest update released by Creative Assembly, anyone who owns Total War: Warhammer 1 or 2 can now access Total War: Warhammer 3’s “Immortal Empires” campaign.
This means that even if you’ve never purchased the third game in the series, if you own one of the previous games, Total War: Warhammer 3 will be automatically added to your Steam library. Active since December 4th, this update allows users to download the game and start experiencing this special campaign mode immediately.
This access allows players to play co-op multiplayer modes supporting up to seven friends on the Immortal Empires map. Users can use all the races, lords, and factions they already own from the first two games and any DLCs they’ve purchased on this new map. The introductory story “The Lost God” is also included as playable content.
However, it’s important to note that this access has certain limitations; this doesn’t mean the entire game is completely free. While players can play on the combined large map, they cannot use the new races or lords introduced with Total War: Warhammer 3. Similarly, the “Realm of Chaos” story campaign or multiplayer scenario modes exclusive to the third game remain locked.
If players want full access to the 10 Legendary Lords, 8 new factions, and exclusive game modes unique to Total War: Warhammer 3, they must purchase the Total War: Warhammer 3 Upgrade Pack. However, this extensive content, offered only to those who own older games, is considered quite a generous step for strategy enthusiasts.
So what do you think about this new access model? Have you ever had the chance to experience any games from the Total War series before?
