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Steam app 779340 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:48 UTC

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

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CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:48 UTC
App ID
779340
Product type
Game
Developer
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release date
23 May, 2019
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Controller support
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Achievements
99
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic
85

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Camera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

StrategyHistoricalWarTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSMilitaryMultiplayerTacticalSingleplayerReal Time TacticsActionTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackCo-opSimulationSandboxViolentFantasyDestruction
About this gameFull description from Steam
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the multi award-winning strategy series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign game of empire-building, statecraft and conquest with stunning real-time battles, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes and legends. China in 190CE Welcome to a new era of legendary conquest. This beautiful but fractured land calls out for a new emperor and a new way of life. Unite China under your rule, forge the next great dynasty, and build a legacy that will last through the ages. Choose from a cast of 12 legendary Warlords and conquer the realm. Recruit heroic characters to aide your cause and dominate your enemies on military, technological, political, and economic fronts. Will you build powerful friendships, form brotherly alliances, and earn the respect of your many foes? Or would you rather commit acts of treachery, inflict heart-wrenching betrayals, and become a master of grand political intrigue? Your legend is yet to be written, but one thing is certain: glorious conquest awaits. ANCIENT CHINA RECREATED Discover Three Kingdoms China, a land of breath-taking natural beauty. Battle across lush subtropics, arid deserts and snow-capped mountains. Marvel at legendary landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Yangtze River. Explore the length and breadth of ancient China as you restore harmony to its embattled landscape. CHINA’S GREATEST LEGENDS Forge a new empire as one of 12 legendary Warlords drawn from China’s celebrated historical epic, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Peerless commanders, powerful warriors and eminent statesmen, these characters each have a unique playstyle and objectives. Recruit an epic supporting cast of heroes to command your armies, govern your provinces and strengthen your growing empire. Characters are the beating heart of the game, and China’s very future will be shaped by its champions. GUANXI SYSTEM Modelled on Guanxi, the Chinese concept of dynamic inter-relationships, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS takes a paradigm-shifting approach to character agency, with iconic, larger-than-life heroes and their relationships defining the future of ancient China. Each of these characters is brought to life with their own unique personality, motivations, and likes/dislikes. They also form their own deep relationships with each other, both positive and negative, that shape how your story plays out. ARTISTIC PURITY With stunning visuals and flamboyant Wushu combat, THREE KINGDOMS is the art of war. With beautiful UI, vibrant vistas and authentic Chinese-inspired artwork, this reimagining of ancient China is a visual feast. REAL-TIME & TURN-BASED HARMONY The turn-based campaign and real-time battles of Total War: THREE KINGDOMS are more interconnected than ever before. Actions in battle now have much greater consequences, affecting your Heroes’ relationship towards you, as well as the friendships and rivalries they develop with other characters. In a world where powerful allies are one of the keys to success, this adds a brand-new element to how victory is achieved.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 8 regional ratings

Content notice

Gameplay consists of graphic and realistic-looking depictions of physical conflict, weapons and depictions of human injury and death.

Regional ratings

CRL16
DEJUS14Violência
ESRBtViolence
FPB16
IGRS18Kekerasan · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Interaksi Daring
KGRB12
OFLCmFantasy themes · Battle Violence · Online Interactivity
PEGI16
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: 6GB Memory if using integrated GPU.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 10.14.4 Processor: 2GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 2GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5GB Intel Iris Graphics 540 or better (see notes for more details) Storage: 52 GB available space Additional Notes: The game is officially supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13" MacBook Pros released since 2016 * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013 with a 2GB graphics card or better * All 21.5" iMacs released since 2017 * All 27" iMacs released since Late 2012 with a 2GB graphics card or better * All 27" iMac Pros released since 2017 * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Core i3-4130 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB AMD R9 285 (GCN 3rd Generation), 2GB Nvidia GTX 680 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: * Requires Vulkan * Nvidia requires 418.56 or newer drivers. * AMD requires Mesa 19.0.1. ​ * AMD GCN 3rd Gen GPU's include the R9 285, 380, 380X, Fury, Nano, Fury X. * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. * Other modern drivers and distributions are expected to work but are not officially supported. Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit Processor: 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4GB AMD RX 480, 4GB Nvidia GTX 970 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: * Requires Vulkan * Nvidia requires 418.56 or newer drivers. * AMD requires Mesa 19.0.1. ​ * AMD GCN 3rd Gen GPU's include the R9 285, 380, 380X, Fury, Nano, Fury X. * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release. * Other modern drivers and distributions are expected to work but are not officially supported.
Supported languages13 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Czech
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

99 achievements in total.

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The Empire, Long Divided, Must UniteAchievement
The Mandate of HeavenAchievement
HuangdiAchievement
Han Shot FirstAchievement
Humble BeginningsAchievement
Burning Down the HouseAchievement
First StepsAchievement
To DustAchievement
Simply the BestAchievement
Branching OutAchievement

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