![]() ![]() Epic approached us and asked if TROY could be an Epic exclusive, as part of a commercial deal. So now that’s out the way, here’s a little more backstory. TROY seemed like a good game to try this out with, especially as pre-orders aren’t live on Steam yet, so no one’s already put money into a store they’ll have to wait 12 extra months for it to appear on. We’ve always said that Saga titles allow us to experiment, and this is an experiment on a grand scale. Right now, this is a one-time, one-year exclusive deal for TROY. This is part of that and in principal we’d like future Total War titles to be simultaneously available, from launch day, on as many store fronts as possible. As a business that means putting Total War onto new platforms so that it can reach more players. As developers we truly value our existing fans, but at the same time we want to reach new audiences and have as many people as possible experiencing the thrill of Total War for themselves. While we know that some of you won’t like the Epic Games Store exclusivity, we feel like this is a great opportunity for us in a lot of ways, and we’re hoping that you’ll take some time to hear us out and for us to answer what some of the questions we think you might have.įirst of all: this is an opportunity for TROY specifically, and we have no plans for future games to be Epic exclusives. We’re really excited about TROY, and we’re even more excited that this will give more of you the chance to play and enjoy it than might have had it otherwise. That’s right – we’re giving away TROY for free, to keep, as long as you claim it in the 24 hour window! Here it is: A Total War Saga: TROY is an Epic Games Store exclusive for 12 months – and will be available for free if you claim it in the first 24 hours. You don't need to pay Epic Games anything to access Total War Saga: TROY on day-1, and that's a generous move for the Epic Games Store.īelow is what Creative Assembly had to say about its deal with the Epic Games Store. This move will bring the Total War franchise to more gamers than ever, and Creative Assembly believes that this move will help diversify their fanbase and bring new gamers to the series.įor players, Creative Assembly sees this as a risk-free move, as all you need to access Total War Saga: TROY on day-1 is a free Epic Games Store account. To celebrate Total War's 20th anniversary, PC gamers will be able to gain access to the latest Total War game for free, and Epic Games is paying for that. ![]() SEGA has confirmed that this deal will not extend to any other PC gamers, and Creative Assembly has further confirmed that this deal will not impact any future Total War releases. Nobody's being forced to pay Epic Games for Total War Saga: TROY because the game will be available for free on launch day. The game will be available for free on the Epic Games Store on day-1, allowing all fans of the franchise to acquire the game for free if they have an internet connection on August 13th. Now before you get out your anti-Epic pitchforks, we have another detail to add. These are Search Mods, Sort By and Filters utilities, which should make finding mods a breeze.įinding A Total War Saga: Troy mod of your choice and clicking on it takes you to the mod page, where you can make the final decision.Creative Assembly has announced that Total War Saga: TROY will be a year-long exclusive on the Epic Games Store, releasing there on August 13th 2020 and through Steam on August 13th 2021. ![]() ![]() " With the introduction of mod support for A Total War Saga: Troy on the Epic Games Store from the 22nd of October, we’re looking forward to seeing all the interesting places our modding community will take the game", the studio wrote.Ĭome October 22, playing with A Total War Saga: Troy mods will be as simple as selecting a tab on the game's Epic Games Store page.Ĭreative Assembly are obviously anticipating a burst of creativity from the A Total War Saga: Troy community, and they listed additional tools that will make your mod browsing easier. In fact, Total War games have been reworked into all sorts of IPs like Lord of the Rings or The Witcher, hence the positive outlook on what the community can and probably will contribute. When it comes to ancient warfare simulations, not many strategies can hold the candle to Creative Assembly's timeless franchise, which led to many adaptations. ![]()
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