Total War: Warhammer 40K is on the way, featuring David Harbour from Stranger Things.

Creative Assembly has just unveiled the latest addition to its Total War franchise, Total War: Medieval 3, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. They’ve also announced a new collaboration with Games Workshop, bringing the iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe into the fold with Total War: Warhammer 40,000.

This announcement, made during The Game Awards by none other than David Harbour, a fan of the grimdark genre, isn’t entirely unexpected. Creative Assembly has previously launched three Total War: Warhammer titles, so the leap to the Warhammer 40,000 IP feels like a natural progression. Speculation had been rife about what the next Total War game would entail, with some fans hoping for a crossover with another major sci-fi franchise: Star Wars.

However, sharp-eyed fans picked up on hints within the Total War development tools during an anniversary presentation, suggesting that the next installment would not be Star Wars but rather set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It turns out they were spot on.

Warhammer 40,000 is a cherished sci-fi franchise that presents a far darker narrative than Star Wars. Set in a distant future where humanity is caught off guard by supernatural beings and alien threats, the universe is known for its bleak atmosphere and pervasive sense of despair. Unlike Medieval 3, Warhammer 40,000 features advanced weaponry, supernatural abilities, and demonic entities, merging sci-fi with fantasy in a way that defies realism. Fans are eager to see how Creative Assembly will translate this unique setting into gameplay, and if any team can pull it off, it’s the creators behind one of the most acclaimed war and strategy game series.

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will be available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.