
The events surrounding the Trojan war are steeped in legend, with tales of mythological creatures, superhuman heroes and the intervention of Gods all vibrant within this cataclysmic conflict. Why did you decide upon the truth behind the myth approach?

This merging of source material not only gives us a more accurate representation of what the period most likely resembled, but also provided us with our core “truth behind the myth” design pillar. Given that the Trojan War period is steeped in mystery, we took a unique approach to our research methodologies, using both mythological, after-period sources such as Homer’s Iliad as well as primary historical source such as archaeological recordings. How did you go about your research to this period? This period is also one of the most distinguished and mysterious within human history due to it being rich in the myth and legend of heroes and monsters, allowing us to explore a plethora of new ideas for our fans to experience. Unlike our major era Total War Games, our Total War Saga titles tend to focus on key flashpoints in history, often within a singular culture, meaning the 20-year war Trojan War is the perfect fit. TROY is a totally new period for Total War and is the furthest back we’ve ever gone in history. Total War Saga titles are our chance to think differently in our designs, often leading to new ideas, mechanics, and perspectives that go on to influence future era titles.įor more information on different types of Total War title, check out the relevant section of our FAQ. Having all the depth, features, and mechanics of a major era Total War game, Total War Saga titles offer a comparable number of factions, heroes, and settlements to their core counterparts as well as hundreds of hours of gameplay potential. Total War Saga titles take the grand strategy and real-time battles of a core Total War game and channel them into an intense flashpoint of history, letting you experience and ultimately determine the outcome of pivotal moments in history when the future of entire nations hung in the balance. When will A Total War Saga: TROY be released?Ī Total War Saga: TROY will be released on Steam in 2020 – add it to your wishlist here.

You will need to deftly manage a barter economy, conduct diplomacy among friends and foes, and direct the beliefs of your people in the worship of the gods, all before etching your name in the annals of history. The battlefields will tremble under the feet of renowned warriors like Achilles and Hector but it will take more than brute force alone to lay claim to the legendary city of Troy. Experience history as it might have happened or shape the legend for yourself in this unique chapter of Total War. In TROY, the fate of Aegean civilisation will be in your hands – each choice you make will shape the lands from the mythical heights of Mount Olympus to the arid deserts of Lemnos.

An epic tale mixing legend with history, you will peel back the layers of fable, of gods and monsters, to reveal the truths that might have inspired them. TROY will challenge you to uncover the truth behind Homer’s Iliad. Inspired by Homer’s Iliad, TROY will let you forge a heroic legacy in the late Bronze Age, the furthest back in time the Total War franchise has ever travelled. A Total War Saga: TROY will reconstruct one of the greatest stories ever told.
