The release of the new DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting closer. The amount of announced content is enormous: 40 new units, 4 new leaders – one of them even free.
When will the new DLC be released? Tides of Torment was originally scheduled for summer 2025 – but now it will be December 4, 2025. There will be almost a year between the release of the last DLC, Omens of Destruction on December 12, 2024, and Tides of Torment.
In a new trailer, developer Creative Assembly confirms the release date once again. The trailer also shows units that have not yet been announced.
Here you can see the trailer:
40 new units, 4 new Lords – one even free
What’s included in the DLC? In the time fans had to wait longer, CA not only refined the gameplay mechanics. The new DLC is also packed with new content:
- Tides of Torment brings a total of 40 new units for the Daemons of Slaanesh, the High Elves, and the Norsca. For comparison: Omens of Destruction contained 33 new units
- Included are monsters that fans have been wishing for, such as the fearsome Preyton and the Merwyrm – but also surprises like the Oceanids
- The DLC delivers 3 new Legendary Lords: Dechala for Slaanesh, Sayl for the Norsca, and Aislinn for the High Elves. The Mask appears as a free Lord alongside the DLC – you do not have to buy Tides of Torment to play her
As has been customary since the “Shadows of Change” DLC, you can also buy each of the three new leaders individually this time. If you are only interested in Sayl and the new units he brings for the Norsca, it is enough to buy his part of the DLC.
In the coming weeks, the developers will present the new factions in gameplay videos and livestreams. You can read more about it in the official developer blog.
New mechanics for new and old factions
Each of the new leaders will bring their own gameplay mechanics to stand out from the other legendary Lords of their faction.
This is Dechala: Dechala can convert captured settlements into two different types:
- Either into Thrall Camps that provide resources and Thralls, but deplete over time.
- Or into Tormentor’s Holds that allow the construction of military buildings and infrastructure.
In her major settlements, she can build Pleasure Palaces that require thralls, but offer access to advanced units and economic buildings.
This is Aislinn: Aislinn does not develop conventional settlements but rather his Dragonships. These are the equivalent of the High Elves’ Black Arks of the Dark Elves. If you conquer a settlement with him, you usually hand it over to other High Elves. However, you can set up special Sea Patrol Outposts in them that provide special bonuses and resources.
This is Sayl: Sayl uses manipulation as a master schemer to weaken his enemies before confronting them on the battlefield. However, if you use too many of them in a short time, you will attract unwanted attention. In addition, Sayl constructs Chaos Altars for a grand Dark Ritual to gain more power.
Is there fresh content for other factions too? Yes. The other High Elf and Norsca factions are also getting a cosmetic upgrade and are expected to play more uniquely. The Beastmen can also look forward to some new units like the Slaangor.
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