Total War Warhammer III DLC Unlocks Immortal Empires Without Base Game

Total War: Warhammer III gets its largest expansion yet, and it removes a major barrier for new players. The Lords of the End Times DLC launches on September 24 and unlocks the Immortal Empires campaign map without requiring ownership of any previous Total War: Warhammer titles. This change matters because it allows buyers to access the full strategic experience immediately, rather than forcing them to purchase multiple legacy games first. The DLC lowers the entry cost for the Immortal Empires campaign by unlocking it without requiring ownership of previous Total War: Warhammer base games.

Lords of the End Times expansion launches September 24 with four new Legendary Lords

The expansion introduces four new Legendary Lords that reshape the game's political landscape. Creative Assembly adds Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin, and Thanquol to the roster. Each lord leads a distinct faction, with Nagash commanding a brand-new playable Undead Legions army. The release introduces four new Legendary Lords and a new Undead Legions faction to expand gameplay options. The new Legendary Lords include Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin, and Thanquol.

Pricing for the new content follows a modular structure that rewards bundle purchases. Each individual Legendary Lord pack costs $8.99, totaling $35.96 if bought separately. The complete bundle drops the price to $30.56, reflecting an automatic 15% discount. This pricing model gives players flexibility to buy only the factions they prefer. Purchasing the complete bundle costs $30.56, which includes a 15% discount compared to buying the individual packs separately.

A significant free update accompanies the DLC release to refresh existing gameplay systems. The patch adds Vampire Queen Neferata as a new Legendary Lord for existing players. It also includes a full rework of the Vampire Counts faction and the Archaon the Everchosen hero. New End Game Scenarios round out the free content, providing additional late-game challenges. A free update accompanies the DLC, adding Vampire Queen Neferata and reworking the Vampire Counts and Archaon factions.

The release follows a long rollout schedule that began with teasers in December 2025. Specific lords were confirmed in April, June, and September leading up to the launch. The release follows a rollout that began with teasers in December 2025, with specific lords confirmed in April, June, and September. The Lords of the End Times DLC launches on September 24. Buyers can now access all new content starting September 24.

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