Total War: PHARAOH
Released Oct 2023
In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.
63% positive · 5,427 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Total War: PHARAOH launched on October 11, 2023 and received a strong post-launch content cycle. The developer delivered two major free updates — High Tide (January 25, 2024), which added two new factions and over 30 units, and DYNASTIES (July 25, 2024), a sweeping overhaul that expanded the campaign map with 168 new settlements, added four major factions, 25 minor factions, and over 150 new or reworked units. A paid Blood & Sand DLC also shipped on February 29, 2024. Both DLC entries in the store are marked as released, with no unreleased content listed.
On December 4, 2025, Creative Assembly made a significant studio-level announcement: Total War: MEDIEVAL III is now in pre-production, described as "years from release." This is the clearest possible signal that the studio's focus has shifted to its next major title. It implies that active development on PHARAOH has concluded, as the team would not be redirecting resources toward a new flagship entry if PHARAOH still had outstanding content commitments.
The last developer communication specific to PHARAOH content was the DYNASTIES launch in July 2024. No further updates, roadmaps, or content announcements for PHARAOH have been made since then — consistent with a game that has completed its post-launch content cycle. The December 2025 MEDIEVAL III announcement reinforces this conclusion. All announced content has shipped, and the developer has publicly moved on to their next project.
Evidence
Creative Assembly announces Total War: MEDIEVAL III is in pre-production, described as 'years from release,' signaling the studio's focus has moved on from PHARAOH
DYNASTIES free update launched — the largest post-launch content drop, adding a massively expanded map, four new major factions, 25 minor factions, and 150+ units. Last major content release for PHARAOH.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
SEGA
Achievements
76
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game


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, will you rise to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh, or a conquering Great King of the Hittites? Or will you take command of the Sea Peoples’ bloodthirsty hordes and drive the Bronze Age Collapse?
With the Bronze Age Collapse looming and the dark sails of the Sea Peoples filling the horizon 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.

Enemy armies aren’t the only challenges to overcome on the battlefield. 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. Beware the threat of fire too, as battles can become engulfed in flames, striking and spreading across the battlefield as it burns forests and damages the foundations of enemy settlements.

Prove your legitimacy to become Pharaoh, Great King of the Hittites, or command the invasion of the Sea Peoples, and expand your growing empire on a campaign map that spans the rich cultural hubs of Egypt, Canaan and Anatolia. With a choice of ten Faction Leaders, step into their unique playstyles and take charge of diverse unit rosters. Whether you’re charming the courts as a peerless diplomat, charging into battle as an unwavering commander or causing chaos as a fearless warlord, become a leader that history will remember.

On your journey to becoming Pharaoh, uncover a beautifully lush and vibrant recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power. From the fertile banks of the river Nile to the windswept, arid deserts of the Sinai Peninsula and the mountainous crags of ancient Anatolia, this magnificent visual reimagining brings the beauty and brutality of Egypt’s most tumultuous era to life.

With a brand-new Campaign Customisation feature, no two campaigns will ever feel the same. Determine how you play with an extended range of campaign customisation options, such as random starting positions for all factions, detailed resource settings, the ability to toy with natural disasters and much more. With an abundance of options, stack the odds against yourself for an added challenge or become an unmatched power to breeze your way to victory.
Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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