The tactical MMO Total War Arena simply had no luck. Even before it officially left beta, the plug was pulled. Now there are compensations.
What is Total War Arena anyway? Total War Arena was supposed to combine the gameplay of a typical Total War game with that of World of Tanks. You had three units from a specific faction from antiquity. There were Romans, Greeks, or Barbarians. Each faction had its own advantages and disadvantages.
Together with other players who commanded similar troop contingents, you engaged in large multiplayer battles. Each player acted autonomously; you were essentially a division commander in a large army without a central leader.
This allowed for exciting mass battles at times, but often everything ended in a huge mess.
Expectations not met
The game did not catch on: Unfortunately, the grand idea of a multiplayer strategy MMO came to nothing. According to developers Creative Assembly, the servers are set to be shut down on February 22, 2019.
Why is Total War Arena dead? The reason for the game’s death seems to be the lack of success. The game was still in beta and had, even then, not met the expectations set for it. However, thanks to all the players and testers who stood by the team.
Compensations for fans: Those who played the game through Wargaming’s game platform can choose a game or DLC from the Total War series as compensation for the death of Arena:
- Total War: Medieval II – Definitive Edition
- Hannibal at the Gates (Total War: Rome II DLC)
- Age of Charlemagne (Total War: Attila DLC)
- Grim and the Grave (Total War: Warhammer DLC)
Those who made microtransactions before the closed beta started will be reimbursed in game currency for World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, or World of Warships.
Tanks instead of Legionnaires: Additionally, those who played more than 100 matches in Total War Arena will receive another 30 days of premium for the three mentioned Wargaming titles. So you are swapping your hoplites and legionnaires for tanks and battleships.
What do you think about the demise of Total War Arena? Was it clear that it would fail, or do you find it a shame because the idea itself was good?
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