Total War: Warhammer Free DLC content plans detailed

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson Former News Editor

Published on April 12, 2016

Creative Assembly has announced it will offer free DLC for those who purchase Total War: Warhammer.

Total War: Warhammer Free DLC content plans

In the months following launch, players will be handed free new units, Heroes, Legendary Lords and a new playable Race.

“With both Rome 2 and Attila we were able to release playable factions, new formats and even a free campaign expansion as a thanks to players for supporting Total War,” said brand director Rob Bartholomew.

"The Warhammer Fantasy Battles World is gigantic, and we’re looking forward to exploring it over the forthcoming trilogy. But that incredible cast of characters and monsters also provides us the chance to make lots of interesting Free DLC to support our games over time.”

The image below will give you an idea of the free content plan.

Other content to expect in the future can be found in detail over on the Total War blog, but a quick rundown on what players can expect from forthcoming paid-DLC Campaign, Race and Lords packs before the second game in the trilogy arrives is blow.

Lord Packs

Contain new Legendary Lords and supporting units and characters for existing playable races. Typically include:

Two new playable Legendary Lords with their own narrative quest chains, campaign bonuses and quest items.
Two new Lords to serve as generals.
A new unique Unit.
New elite Units of Renown (elite versions of otherwise already existing units).

Race Packs

Introduce a new playable Race to the game, either as a first appearance, or adding a full Unit roster, Heroes, Lords and playable Legendary Lords to non-playable existing races in the core game. Typically include:

A new playable Race added to the Grand Campaign and Multiplayer game.
New Legendary Lords with their own narrative quest chains, campaign bonuses and quest items.
New Lords to serve as generals.
New Race-specific Heroes (where applicable).
New magic items and mounts.
Race-specific unique Units.
Race-specific building, technology and skill trees.

Campaign Packs

For use in the Grand Campaign and Multiplayer, but also add a new Challenge Campaign to the game. These are self-contained Campaigns themed on an epic event from the Warhammer Lore. Typically include:

Adds a new playable Race to the Grand Campaign and Multiplayer game.
New Legendary Lords with their own narrative quest chains, campaign bonuses and quest items.
New Race-specific Heroes.
New Lords to serve as generals.
New magic items and mounts.
New Race-specific, unique Units.
New Race-specific building, technology and skill trees.

Creative Assembly said the packs are subject to change and to expect more details when the content is announced.

Total War: Warhammer releases on Steam May 24 and those who pre-purchase the game will receive the Chaos Warriors unit.