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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 launches with four confirmed playable factions. Each faction has its own identity, visual language, and strategic character, offering meaningfully different experiences across both the turn-based campaign and the real-time battles.
Confirmed Launch Factions
Faction | Type | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
Imperial | Elite and few in number, each warrior is immensely powerful; quality over quantity. | |
Xenos | Vast, brutal hordes driven by the WAAAGH!, capable of fielding colossal war engines such as the Stompa. | |
Xenos | Fragile and deadly glass cannon; rewards careful, precise tactical decisions over brute force. | |
Imperial | Massed ranks of human soldiers and heavy armor; humanity's largest fighting force, winning through sheer numbers. |
Sub-Factions and Warlords
Renowned sub-factions and warlords have been referenced by Creative Assembly as part of the faction system, but none have been named publicly as of the most recent announcements. Details are expected to be revealed later in 2026.
Army Customisation
Every faction supports deep army customisation across colours, iconography, wargear, names, and traits. Creative Assembly has described this as tabletop-style freedom, calling it a first for the Total War series. Players can build armies that reflect their own aesthetic choices within the visual and thematic identity of each faction.