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Total War: Pharaoh

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: Creative Assembly
Release Date: Oct. 11, 2023

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'Total War: Pharaoh' Gets Release Date, Reveals Campaign Map Reveal, Early Access Details, PC Requirements - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2023 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT

Total War: Pharaoh will immerse players in the turbulent events of the Egyptian New Kingdom period where they’ll determine the fate of three great cultures as they fight for survival amid the cataclysmic Bronze-Age Collapse.

In Total War: Pharaoh immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, can you rise above your adversaries to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh and stand against the collapse of an iconic civilization?

With the end looming for the great Pharaoh Merneptah, the people of Egypt cry out for a new leader. Many desire the power of the throne, but the path to becoming Pharaoh is a perilous one. Unearth a breathtakingly vibrant recreation of the Bronze Age Collapse as you battle societal disarray, face natural disasters and fight to protect your people against waves of invaders.


SEGA and The Creative Assembly Limited have today announced that Total War: Pharaoh will be releasing digitally on the 11th of October 2023, with a physical Limited Edition releasing in Europe on October 23rd, 2023.

The adorned Limited Edition will include cosmetic packs and a double-sided poster featuring a stylized campaign map and portraits of the iconic faction leaders.

Embark on a voyage through the bloodstained beauty of Ancient Egypt in the above map reveal video.

EARLY ACCESS WEEKEND DETAILS

By pre-ordering now, players can gain access to a PHARAOH’s trove of early-adopter bonuses including the ability to take part in an Early Access Weekend, the Avatar of the Gods Cosmetic Pack, and the Heart of the Shardana Cosmetic pack. 

The Early Access Weekend allows players to venture into the breath-taking world of Ancient Egypt from Friday, 29th September to Monday, 2nd October. The prestigious Ramesses and the barbaric Irsu will be at your command as you wage war across 60 turns of strategic campaign gameplay with unlimited replays available within the timeframe.

PC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit  
  • Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300  
  • Memory: 6GB 
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD R9 270
  • DirectX: Version 11  
  • Storage: 50GB available space 

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit  
  • Processor: Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X  
  • Memory: 8GB  
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480  
  • DirectX: Version 11  
  • Storage: 50GB available space 

Key Features:

  • Strategy Gameplay: Total War: PHARAOH is a game of two halves. One a turn-based open-world campaign with statecraft, diplomacy and exploration and the other intense, tactical real-time battles with thousands of troops across vivid Bronze Age battlefields. 
  • Events Inspired By History: Experience an authentic recreation of Ancient Egypt and witnessthe death of Pharaoh Merneptah as you prepare your people to stand against the civilization defining events of the Bronze Age collapse. 
  • Diverse Playstyles: Wage war with three unique Bronze Age Cultures; the Egyptians, Hittites and Canaanites and choose one of their historical leaders to command your armies. Charm the courts as peerless diplomats, charge into battle as unwavering commanders or cause chaos as fearless warlords. 
  • Conquer The Bronze Age: Prove your legitimacy to become Pharaoh, or Great King, and expand your growing empire on a campaign map that spans the rich cultural hubs of Egypt, Canaan and Anatolia.
  • Near-Infinite Possibilities: With a brand-new Campaign Customization feature, no two campaigns will ever feel the same. Determine how you play with an extended range of options, such as random starting positions for all factions, detailed resource settings, the ability to toy with natural disasters and much more.
  • Dynamic Weather: Lead your soldiers through sudden and dramatic shifts in weather, such as torrential rain and sandstorms, and witness the tides of battle turn as it directly impacts the surrounding terrain.
  • Worship The Gods: Pledge your allegiance to the gods of this ancient world with nineteen deities to choose from, spread across each of the cultural pantheons. Show enough reverence to earn gameplay bonuses but disrespect them at your peril. 
  • And Much More: Emulate the deeds of past Pharaohs, customize your bodyguard, embark on grand sieges, manipulate the courts, fight back against the mysterious Sea Peoples invaders and much more. 

Total War: Pharaoh is coming to PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) in October 11, 2023.



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