Total War: Pharaoh is set to take players on a journey to ancient Egypt during its peak, providing a unique and immersive experience for history enthusiasts and Total War fans alike. While Egypt has been featured in previous Total War games, this upcoming title promises to showcase all the glory of this unexplored era, giving players the power to shape its future through the campaign mode. Despite being uncharted territory for the franchise, Egypt's rich history and strategic potential make it a perfect fit for Total War. Early previews have already shown that Total War: Pharaoh has all the elements that fans crave while offering a fresh and exciting take on the franchise. While it may not be a sequel to Total War: Medieval, Total War: Pharaoh is poised to be one of the most unique and captivating Total War titles to date.
During a recent preview, Game Rant had the opportunity to interview Total War: Pharaoh's creative director Todor Nikolov regarding the game's new period. While the conversation primarily revolved around the game's dynamic weather and strategic elements, the team also delved into the game's setting in great detail. When questioned about the decision-making process behind Total War: Pharaoh's premise, Nikolov explained that the team aimed to focus on a specific portion of Egypt's history that represented the non-Greek Egyptians from a later period. Thus, they decided to center the game around the New Kingdom era, as it was vastly different from what most people commonly associate with ancient Egypt.
Egypt is making a grand return to Total War, but this time, it's taking center stage like never before. This particular era of Egypt's history has been overlooked in previous titles, making it a fresh and exciting addition for players. The game will showcase Egypt at the height of its power, but also during a period of decline, offering a unique and fascinating glimpse into the country's past.
Ramesses III, the last warrior Pharaoh, managed to repel the invading Sea Peoples and hold Egypt together during a time of collapse. However, despite surviving, Egypt never fully recovered and never regained the same level of power and influence as before. The New Kingdom was both the greatest moment in Egyptian history and one of the most dangerous, as the civilization could have been wiped out. The Total War: Pharaoh campaign mode will focus on this collapse and players will have to fight for legitimacy to become Pharaoh and save Egypt. While Creative Assembly has not shared many specifics about the mode, the recreation of Egypt seems promising and hopefully, the campaign will live up to the concept.
The anticipation for Total War: Pharaoh is palpable, with the developers showcasing a clear passion for the historical period and glimpses of Egypt's grandeur in the brief previews. Whether or not the game will live up to its promising premise remains to be seen, but fans of the Total War franchise will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting more information as the release date approaches in October 2023.
