Total War Warhammer 3’s Biggest DLC Yet Brings Nagash, Thanquol and a Major Immortal Empires Change
The new Lords of the End Times DLC will launch on September 24, 2026, bringing four major Legendary Lords, new battlefield units, additional campaign mechanics and a large free update for existing players.
The expansion is being positioned as the biggest DLC in the franchise's 10-year history. More importantly, it changes how players can access the enormous Immortal Empires campaign.
For new players, that could be the most important part of the announcement.
Creative Assembly’s official announcement
Lords of the End Times Release Date
Total War: WARHAMMER III – Lords of the End Times officially releases on September 24, 2026.
The DLC is planned for PC through Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store, with Mac support also listed by Creative Assembly.
The expansion will be available as a larger bundle or through individual content options. Creative Assembly has also confirmed that buying Lords of the End Times provides access to Immortal Empires without requiring ownership of the previous Total War: WARHAMMER games.
That is a major change for anyone who has avoided the series because of its complicated ownership requirements.
Four Legendary Lords Join the Warhammer III Battlefield
The main attraction of Lords of the End Times is its four new Legendary Lords.
They are:
- Nagash, the Supreme Lord of the Undead
- Boris Todbringer, the Elector Count of Middenland
- The Glottkin, representing Nurgle
- Thanquol, the infamous Skaven Grey Seer
Each character is designed around a different campaign style.
Nagash brings an undead-focused approach centered around his ambitions for godhood. Boris Todbringer represents the Empire and Middenland, while the Glottkin adds another powerful Nurgle-focused faction to the campaign.
Thanquol is especially interesting for longtime Warhammer fans because he is one of the most recognizable Skaven characters in the setting.
His campaign mechanics revolve around Masterplans, allowing him to build schemes designed to influence events across the campaign map.
That means players will not simply receive another character with a different army roster. Each Legendary Lord is being given mechanics intended to create a different strategic experience.
Nagash Brings the End Times Closer
Nagash is arguably the biggest name among the four new Legendary Lords.
The character has played an important role in Warhammer lore for decades, and his arrival gives Total War: WARHAMMER III an opportunity to explore one of the setting's most powerful undead figures.
Creative Assembly describes Nagash as seeking to drain the world of life and ascend to godhood.
That objective fits naturally into the apocalyptic theme of the expansion.
His arrival should also give players another reason to return to Immortal Empires, especially those who enjoy large-scale undead armies and campaign mechanics focused on controlling territory and resources.
Thanquol Finally Gets His Major Campaign
Skaven fans have another reason to pay attention.
Thanquol is arriving as a Legendary Lord with his own Masterplans system. His campaign is built around planning schemes that can influence military, magical and economic situations.
This gives his faction a more deceptive style compared with simply attacking enemies head-on.
Thanquol is also accompanied by some major Skaven-themed units and characters, giving players more tools to build armies around the chaotic nature of the faction.
The character's inclusion is significant because Thanquol has been one of the most requested figures from Warhammer lore for a long time.
Creative Assembly’s Total War community overview
New Units Add More Variety to Immortal Empires
The four Legendary Lords are only part of the expansion.
Lords of the End Times also introduces a large selection of new battlefield units and characters.
Among the highlighted additions are the Khemric Titan, Verminlords, Putrid Blight Kings and the Celestial Hurricanum.
These units are designed around the different factions represented in the DLC.
The Khemric Titan gives the undead side a massive construct capable of standing out on the battlefield, while Verminlords expand the terrifying side of Skaven armies.
Putrid Blight Kings bring another heavily corrupted Nurgle unit to the battlefield, and the Celestial Hurricanum adds a powerful magical option for the Empire.
The result is an expansion that affects both the campaign map and individual battles.
Immortal Empires Is Becoming Easier to Enter
The most important change for new players may not be a character or unit.
It is the way Immortal Empires is being distributed.
Creative Assembly has confirmed that players purchasing Lords of the End Times will be able to access the Immortal Empires campaign without owning Total War: WARHAMMER III itself.
This removes one of the biggest barriers for newcomers.
Immortal Empires is one of the defining features of the Total War: WARHAMMER series. It combines factions, characters and locations from across the trilogy into one enormous campaign.
Previously, entering that ecosystem could require players to understand which games and DLC they needed.
The new system makes the expansion a much simpler entry point.
For someone discovering Warhammer through the new DLC, buying Lords of the End Times can provide a direct route into Immortal Empires.
A Major Free Update Is Coming Too
Players who already own Total War: WARHAMMER III are not being left behind.
Creative Assembly is also preparing a substantial free update alongside the paid expansion.
One of the biggest additions is Neferata, the Vampire Queen, who will arrive as a Legendary Lord.
The update will also rework the Vampire Counts and Archaon the Everchosen.
Creative Assembly is further adding new End Game Scenarios and updating Victory Conditions for existing Legendary Lords.
That means the September update is not simply about selling new DLC.
It is also intended to refresh the wider Warhammer III experience.
For longtime players, those free changes could be just as important as the new paid content because they can alter existing campaigns and give older factions new reasons to play.
Why This DLC Could Be Important for Warhammer III
Total War: WARHAMMER III has continued to grow through expansions, patches and faction additions, but Lords of the End Times has a different kind of impact.
It is trying to serve both experienced players and newcomers.
Veteran players get four highly recognizable Legendary Lords, new units and additional campaign mechanics.
New players get a much simpler path into Immortal Empires.
That combination could make the expansion one of the most important releases for the game in 2026.
It also gives Creative Assembly a chance to refresh interest in a strategy game that has already built a huge amount of content around its fantasy trilogy.
The September 24 Launch Will Be Worth Watching
The release of Lords of the End Times is still several weeks away, but the announcement has already created plenty of discussion among Total War fans.
Nagash gives the undead factions a major new figure. Thanquol gives Skaven players a highly requested Legendary Lord. Boris Todbringer and the Glottkin expand the Empire and Nurgle sides of the campaign.
At the same time, the free update introduces Neferata, faction reworks and additional campaign changes.
The biggest long-term change, however, may be Immortal Empires becoming available through the new DLC without requiring ownership of the base game.
That could make September 24 more than another DLC launch.
It could become a new starting point for players who have always been interested in Total War: WARHAMMER III but found the series difficult to enter.
With four Legendary Lords, new units, free improvements and a much more accessible Immortal Empires campaign, Lords of the End Times is shaping up to be one of the most significant Total War releases of 2026.
FAQs
When does Total War Warhammer 3 Lords of the End Times release?
Lords of the End Times will release on September 24, 2026.
Which Legendary Lords are coming with Lords of the End Times?
The expansion introduces Nagash, Boris Todbringer, the Glottkin and Thanquol as four new Legendary Lords.
What is changing with Immortal Empires?
Players who purchase Lords of the End Times will be able to access the Immortal Empires campaign without needing to own Total War: WARHAMMER III or the previous trilogy entries.
