Creative Assembly, the respected developer behind the Total War series, has issued a heartfelt apology to its fans for recent missteps, particularly regarding the release of Total War: Warhammer 3's Shadows of Change DLC and the troubled launch of Total War: Pharaoh. Recognizing the frustration and distrust from the community, Vice President Roger Collum voiced the studio's dedication to repair the relationship with its player base and commit to greater transparency moving forward.

In light of the backlash, the studio has announced additional free content for the Shadows of Change DLC set to release in February 2024, pushing back the release of another DLC pack, Thrones of Decay, to April 2024. Additionally, to address the discontent from the high pricetag and performance issues of Total War: Pharaoh, Creative Assembly has reduced the game's price and is offering partial refunds to those who previously purchased the game at the higher price.

These refunds will be provided as Steam Wallet funds. Furthermore, Creative Assembly has discontinued the sale of higher-priced editions of Pharaoh, streamlining to a single version for future purchasers. Despite the game's 'mixed' reception, the developer remains committed to the title, with the next update, which was planned as paid DLC, being released for free in early 2024. The studio has also revisited its strategic direction, focusing now on real-time strategy games, and hints at potential but yet-to-be-revealed future projects.

Will the additional free content for Total War: Warhammer 3 make the Shadows of Change DLC worth it?

Creative Assembly has promised that the new free content scheduled for February 2024 will make the Shadows of Change DLC a more valuable purchase for players. This update aims to address previous complaints about the DLC's lack of content and provide a better return on investment for those who have purchased it.