When it comes to the Empire, they are an industrious and hardy people, and are quite advanced for the age. With that in mind, this is the first time we’ve been able to create buildings which don’t have to, for example, adhere to the rules of gravity, allowing for impossible constructions where being visually interesting is more important than being structurally sound. We use concept art and 3D experiments to feel out how we can build on the architectural conventions that are already established within the lore and, working with a Fantasy setting for the first time, we have to remind ourselves to push ideas further, beyond the realm of reality. This offered a great foundation but there’s still much more needed to create the full, authentic experience we’re aiming to deliver in Total War: WARHAMMER. We’ve taken inspiration from Games Workshop’s fantastic building miniatures for Warhammer Fantasy Battles table top, as well as references in literature and illustration.

Whether on the battlefield or on the campaign map, we really want to convey the rich and distinct personalities of each playable Race, including the unique style of their settlements.įor instance, all buildings are designed to reflect their Race’s visual style, circumstance and disposition.

This is a big opportunity to explore new and exciting possibilities, both in terms of gameplay and art direction. This is a world where the physical laws that govern our own have been twisted. Here you’ll meet legendary lords, encounter ingenious battle machines and monstrous beasts that soar through the air and shake the ground. Total War: WARHAMMER takes place in a world unlike any we’ve ever attempted to create in a Total War game.

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