Total War: Three Kingdoms
by The Creative Assembly · published by Sega Games
Released May 23, 2019 on PC, Mac, and Linux.
About Total War: Three Kingdoms
Total War: Three Kingdoms is the first in the series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, Three Kingdoms redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.
The year is 190CE. China is in turmoil. The Han Dynasty crumbles before the child-emperor. He is but a figurehead; a mere puppet for the tyrant warlord Dong Zhuo. It is a brutal and oppressive regime, and as Dong Zhuo’s power grows, the empire slips further into the cauldron of anarchy. But hope yet blossoms. Three heroes, sworn to brotherhood in the face of tyranny, rally support for the trials ahead. Scenting opportunity, warlords from China’s great families follow suit, forming a fragile coalition in a bid to challenge Dong Zhuo’s remorseless rule. Will they triumph against the tyrant, or will personal ambition shatter their already crumbling alliance and drive them to supremacy? The crucible fizzes. Allegiances shift. The fires of conflict stoke opportunity. Only one thing is certain: the very future of China will be shaped by its champions.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Total War: Three Kingdoms FAQ
When did Total War: Three Kingdoms come out?
Total War: Three Kingdoms was released on May 23, 2019 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Total War: Three Kingdoms on PlayStation 5?
No. Total War: Three Kingdoms has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Total War: Three Kingdoms on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Total War: Three Kingdoms has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is Total War: Three Kingdoms on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Total War: Three Kingdoms has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Total War: Three Kingdoms?
Total War: Three Kingdoms is developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega Games and Sega.
Is Total War: Three Kingdoms multiplayer?
Yes. Total War: Three Kingdoms supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Total War: Three Kingdoms cost?
Total War: Three Kingdoms costs $11.99 on Steam (70% off, normally $39.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Total War: Three Kingdoms good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 82% of 93,900 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Total War: Three Kingdoms?
The minimum GPU is GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Total War: Three Kingdoms system requirements page.
