Do I need all the Warhammer games?

To answer the question directly, no, you don’t need all the Warhammer games to play Total War: Warhammer 3 or access its Immortal Empires campaign, but having the previous games in your library can enhance your gaming experience by providing additional factions and content. The Immortal Empires campaign in Total War: Warhammer 3 combines the maps and factions of all three games, and you can play it as long as you own Warhammer 3 and have the other two games in your library, without needing to have them installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Do I need to buy all Total War: Warhammer games? No, you don’t need to buy all Total War: Warhammer games to play Immortal Empires, but owning the previous games can provide access to more factions and campaigns.
2. Can I play Warhammer 3 without 1 and 2? Yes, you can play Warhammer 3 without owning or installing Warhammer 1 and 2, but you need to have them in your library to access the full Immortal Empires campaign.
3. Is Total War: Warhammer 3 worth it without DLC? Total War: Warhammer 3 is worth playing without DLC, as the base game offers a great experience, and DLCs are optional for additional enjoyment.

Game Specifics

4. Do I need all 3 Warhammer games installed? No, you only need Warhammer 3 installed to play Immortal Empires, but the other games need to be in your library.
5. What is Warhammer? Warhammer is a fantasy setting that combines strategy and tabletop elements, offering a rich and immersive gaming experience.
6. Is Warhammer 3 standalone? Yes, Warhammer 3 is a standalone game that introduces new demon lords and a final campaign, bringing together the nonsense of the Warhammer universe.

Campaigns and Modes

7. Do I need Warhammer 1 and 2 for Mortal Empires? To access the Mortal Empires campaign, you need to own Warhammer 1, but you don’t need to have it installed, just in your library.
8. Can I play Mortal Empires without Warhammer 1 installed? Yes, you can play Mortal Empires without Warhammer 1 installed, as long as you own it and have Warhammer 2.
9. Is Immortal Empires free now? Yes, Immortal Empires is now out of beta and free to all Warhammer 3 base-game owners.

Starting the Series

10. Should I play Warhammer 1 before Warhammer 2? It’s recommended to jump straight into the Mortal Empires campaign, which integrates everything from both games, but playing Warhammer 1 first can provide a better understanding of the game’s mechanics.
11. What Total War: Warhammer game should I buy? If you’re new to the series, Warhammer 2 is a great starting point, offering a stronger narrative and more engaging factions and systems.
12. Is it worth buying Warhammer 1 for Mortal Empires? Yes, it’s worth owning Warhammer 1 to unlock the Mortal Empires campaign and access additional races.

System Requirements and Comparisons

13. What is needed to play Total War: Warhammer 3? To play Warhammer 3, you need a PC with an Intel i5/Ryzen 5 series CPU, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti/AMD RX 5600-XT graphics, and 120 GB available space on an SSD.
14. Is Warhammer 3 the same as Warhammer 2? No, Warhammer 3 has the Immortal Empires game mode, which combines the maps and factions of all three games, while Warhammer 2 has the Mortal Empires mode, combining the factions and maps of Warhammer 1 and 2.
15. Which Total War is the easiest to play? Warhammer 2 is often cited as one of the most user-friendly games in the Total War franchise, making it an ideal introduction to both strategy and the Warhammer setting.