Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Eldar Are 'Totally' Different from Anything Creative Assembly Has Ever Done

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Eldar Are 'Totally' Different from Anything Creative Assembly Has Ever Done

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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has officially revealed some of the first gameplay information about the various factions, and of all of them, the Aeldari sound like they will bring something truly unique to the game. Rather than forming massive armies to crush the opposition as many Creative Assembly fans might be used to, the Aeldari in Total War: Warhammer 40,000 use subterfuge, mystic powers, and alien technology to accomplish esoteric goals that go deeper than simple annihilation of their enemies.

During The Game Awards, Creative Assembly officially confirmed that Total War will be going to Warhammer 40,000. The galactic conflict of the 41st millennium is finally getting the Total War treatment with campaigns encompassing multiple planets, featuring unique apocalyptic weapons, war machines, and tactics for each of its four asymmetrical launch races: Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and the Aeldari.

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However, among all the factions, the Aeldari are bringing something truly unique to the Total War series. Previously known as the Eldar, the Aeldari are essentially Space Elves within Warhammer 40,000. During a recent developer roundtable, lead designer Simon Mann spoke about how...

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