It is 190CE and China is in turmoil. The Han Dynasty crumbles before the child-emperor, who is a mere puppet for the tyrant Dong Zhuo. The brutal and oppressive regime’s power grows as the empire slips further into anarchy. Yet hope blossoms in the form of three heroes, sworn to brotherhood in the face of calamity. Warlords of great families follow suit, forming a fragile coalition in a bid to challenge Dong Zhuo’s remorseless rule. The future of China will be shaped by their hands, but personal ambition threatens their already crumbling alliance.

Inspired by the beauty and artistic style of the age, Total War: Three Kingdoms breathes life into the heroes of this fascinating period as they struggle to unite China under a single banner.

Gamers purchasing  Total War: Three Kingdoms through a SEGA approved retailer before release or in the first week on sale will gain a free Early Adopter bonus: TheYellow Turban Rebellion. 

The Yellow Turban Rebellion is a Warlord Pack DLC, introducing three new playable Warlords for the Grand Campaign, enabling players to lead armies of bandits, zealots and commoners in a crusade to topple the corrupt Han Dynasty and forge a new future for the people of China.

Featuring a thrilling new unit roster of religious and spiritual warriors drawn from the downtrodden masses, this Warlord Pack also introduces three new hero classes – Scholars, Healers, and Veterans – plus new character virtues and skills built around the three tenets of Taoism: Frugality, Compassion, and Humility.

Total War: Three Kingdoms is now available for pre-order from Steam and other retailers worldwide.

The Total War: Three Kingdoms Collector’s Edition ($159.99) will be produced in a single, exclusive (limited numbers) production run.

Influenced by the modern historicist Chinese art that defines the game’s visuals, the Collector’s Edition ships in a beautifully modern, sleek, and minimalist luxury presentation chest, featuring vibrant red colouring and adorned with a premium gold leaf “Three Kingdoms” Chinese stamp. Contained within is a collection of riches fit for an emperor:

• 24cm Guan Yu Statue: A weighty resin statue of the legendary hero Guan Yu, a general so talented that in death he ascended to the heavens and earned godly status. His full title and godly remit is Guan the Holy Great Deity; God of War Manifesting Benevolence, Bravery and Prestige; Protector of the Country and Defender of the People; Prow and Honest Supporter of Peace and Reconciliation; Promoter of Morality, Loyalty and Righteousness. People pray to his statues when looking for courage, strength, protection, and wealth. As one of the most iconic characters of Three Kingdoms China, he features as a key character in the game and his statue is certainly worthy of adoration.
• Exclusive Art Book: Inside a black faux-leather cover lies a trove of beautiful and exclusive artwork; painterly landscapes, resplendent character concepts, rich and vibrant building designs, and heaps of authentically-detailed arms and armour. A sumptuous visual feast across the pages.
• Premium Limited-Edition Case: High quality game case made of authentic calligraphy paper adorned with box-art that masterfully melds painterly Chinese watercolour and ink effects.
• Double-sided poster featuring campaign map & Warlord poster: Get a closer look at your cast of playable Warlords and the lands you will conquer with them. One side outlines the vast geography of China as it sits before you, the other introduces you to the varied characters and playstyles at your disposal.
• Yellow Turban Rebellion Warlord Pack DLC - Early Adopter Bonus (Digital Content): The Yellow Turban Rebellion Warlord Pack offers three playable Warlords with a full roster formed from the forgotten and downtrodden masses. Lead fanatic zealots in their crusade to topple the corrupt Han empire and forge a new empire for the people in the Grand Campaign. Harness the powers of enlightenment by studying the ‘Three Books of Great Peace’ focused on the three virtues of Taoism: Frugality, Compassion, and Humility.

Alongside the Collector’s Edition, a Limited Edition will also be available at select retailers. This version includes the premium Limited Edition case and double-sided map and Warlord poster detailed above in the Collector’s Edition.

The Limited Edition also includes the Yellow Turban Rebellion Warlord Pack DLC.

And the digital edition ($59.99) can be pre-ordered here.

Total War: Three Kingdoms is scheduled for release on March 7, 2019.