Sega and Creative Assembly have announced that Total War: Three Kingdoms is out now and is ready for new generals to help unite the vast land that is China. The game plunges players into the epic power struggles between the warlords of 2nd century China. Amid the collapse of the great Han Dynasty, the player takes centre-stage as one of these legendary leaders, tasked with establishing a mighty empire and unifying the nation.

Total War: Three Kingdoms offers players an evocative depiction of this turbulent age and a host of new period-inspired tools to employ. With enhanced diplomacy, deeper levels of character interaction than ever before and thrilling opportunities for espionage, THREE KINGDOMS marks a major step forward for the Total War series.

“With Three Kingdoms, we’ve created one of the deepest strategy experiences of the franchise,” said Game Director Janos Gaspar. “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished in its representation of the rich culture of China, and the evolution it represents for Total War.”

If you are new to the series, you can join the Academy to learn how to play, from the very basics of the game, up to some more advanced scenarios.