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Creative Assembly says it was 'a big deal' to have player customization be a 'must-have' part of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 for fans of the tabletop game and hobby

Creative Assembly says it was "a big deal" to have player customization be a "must-have" part of Total War: Warhammer 40,000.

Creative Assembly says it was 'a big deal' to have player customization be a 'must-have' part of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 for fans of the tabletop game and hobby

Creative Assembly's Dave Petry revealed at Gamescom that player customization was a crucial aspect for the Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game. The customization options, beloved by fans of the tabletop Warhammer game, were a must-have feature for the studio since the beginning. Petry stated it was an awesome experience to incorporate the core aspects of the hobby into the game.

Creative Assembly collaborated closely with Games Workshop to ensure authentic representation of the tabletop combat within the game. The developer teased various customization features such as aesthetic unit personalization, loadout customization, and late-game progression. Fans will also be able to use Games Workshop's real-life paint colors to recreate their favorite armies in the game. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is set to release in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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