London, United Kingdom – Creative Assembly, the well-known developer famous for the Total War series of strategy games, is rumored to be venturing into a new realm – the Star Wars universe. According to a recent report from DualShockers, the developer is said to be working on a new entry in the Total War franchise that will be set in the iconic Star Wars galaxy.
The game, purportedly titled Total War: Star Wars, has reportedly been in development since at least October 2023. This new project is one of three games currently in development at Creative Assembly, although details about the other two Total War games remain unknown. It is unclear which of the three games is closest to completion, leaving the release date for Total War: Star Wars uncertain.
While the concept of a strategy game set in the Star Wars universe is not entirely new, with past titles such as Empire at War and Force Commander exploring similar territory, it has been some time since a new Star Wars real-time strategy game has graced the gaming world. This news comes amidst a renaissance of action titles set in the Star Wars universe, including acclaimed games by Respawn.
If the rumors hold true, there could potentially be two Star Wars strategy games in the works simultaneously. In 2022, EA had announced a turn-based strategy game in collaboration with Respawn, which as of March, was still in development despite recent setbacks at the studio. Creative Assembly has yet to comment on these reports.
The possible expansion of the Total War series into the Star Wars universe has elicited excitement and speculation among fans of both franchises. As the gaming community eagerly awaits further details, it remains to be seen how Creative Assembly will bring the epic battles of Star Wars to life in the realm of real-time strategy.