{
  "id": 3474793,
  "title": "Total War: Warhammer 40k – The First Hands-On Preview - Gamescom 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/total-war-warhammer-40k-the-first-hands-on-preview-gamescom-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/total-war-warhammer-40k-the-first-hands-on-preview-gamescom-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Total War: Warhammer 40K is on the horizon, with a recent hands-on preview event providing a glimpse into the strategy sequel set in the 41st Millennium of the famous tabletop miniatures series. Featuring the new WarCore game engine, the game has seen a leap forward in terms of ranged-focused gameplay, with trebuchets replaced by tanks and walking mechs. Customization for units is present but remains fairly basic. The tutorial introduces players to basic mechanics such as strafe-firing, suppressing enemies, and deploying drop pods from orbit. Despite the absence of ammo bars, the grimdark setting still retains intense close-combat brawls. The game maintains its strategic depth with a focus on positioning and countering enemies, offering a rich tactical playground for players.",
  "summary": "The core of Total War’s DNA appears intact so far in Total War: Warhammer 40K, but we will have to wait and see if the heavier focus on ranged combat and the other 40k influence will result in something genuinely special or a creation that has fallen to Chaos.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}