Total War: Warhammer 40K Hands-On: New Engine and Ranged Combat Shift the Formula

Creative Assembly's first foray into the Warhammer 40K universe uses the new WarCore engine and emphasizes ranged combat, a departure from the series' melee focus. A hands-on build included a tutorial, campaign tease with unit customization, and a large battle, all featuring Space Marines. The preview highlighted mechanics like strafe-firing, suppression, and orbital drop pods, though unit customization remains basic.