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Welcome to my Historical Battle (Records) series on Total War: Three Kingdoms, playing the Battle of Red Cliffs!

208 CE. The warlord Cao Cao, having united northern China, looks now upon the southlands. Upon seizing Jing province, he begins amassing an armada with which he plans to invade the riverlands held by Sun Quan. The Sun court, bitterly divided on the issue of such a war, is silenced when Sun Quan, persuaded by the eminent strategist Zhuge Liang, decides that the chancellor's relentless ambition must be opposed.

Cao Cao's force is untested on the waves, so the newly forged alliance plots to send a spy to convince him to chain his ships together at port, ostensibly to keep them stable, but in reality making them vulnerable to spreading fire. With the new plot hatched, the alliance sets sail - with the fate of China itself hanging in the balance...

Watch the entire Historical Battles series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL28oZ4FVZmk4oCE1QcKc5X5M0G_m_AAhi

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Total War: Three Kingdoms Gameplay Information:

Welcome to a new era of legendary conquest.

This beautiful but fractured land calls out for a new emperor and a new way of life. Unite China under your rule, forge the next great dynasty, and build a legacy that will last through the ages.

Choose from a cast of 11 legendary Warlords and conquer the realm. Recruit heroic characters to aide your cause and dominate your enemies on military, technological, political, and economic fronts.

Will you build powerful friendships, form brotherly alliances, and earn the respect of your many foes? Or would you rather commit acts of treachery, inflict heart-wrenching betrayals, and become a master of grand political intrigue?

Your legend is yet to be written, but one thing is certain: glorious conquest awaits.

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Total War: Three Kingdoms Features:

ANCIENT CHINA RECREATED

Discover Three Kingdoms China, a land of breath-taking natural beauty. Battle across lush subtropics, arid deserts and snow-capped mountains. Marvel at legendary landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Yangtze River. Explore the length and breadth of ancient China as you restore harmony to its embattled landscape.

CHINA’S GREATEST LEGENDS

Forge a new empire as one of 11 legendary Warlords drawn from China’s celebrated historical epic, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Peerless commanders, powerful warriors and eminent statesmen, these characters each have a unique playstyle and objectives. Recruit an epic supporting cast of heroes to command your armies, govern your provinces and strengthen your growing empire. Characters are the beating heart of the game, and China’s very future will be shaped by its champions.

GUANXI SYSTEM

Modelled on Guanxi, the Chinese concept of dynamic inter-relationships, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS takes a paradigm-shifting approach to character agency, with iconic, larger-than-life heroes and their relationships defining the future of ancient China. Each of these characters is brought to life with their own unique personality, motivations, and likes/dislikes. They also form their own deep relationships with each other, both positive and negative, that shape how your story plays out.

ARTISTIC PURITY

With stunning visuals and flamboyant Wushu combat, THREE KINGDOMS is the art of war. With beautiful UI, vibrant vistas and authentic Chinese-inspired artwork, this reimagining of ancient China is a visual feast.

REAL-TIME & TURN-BASED HARMONY

The turn-based campaign and real-time battles of Total War: THREE KINGDOMS are more interconnected than ever before. Actions in battle now have much greater consequences, affecting your Heroes’ relationship towards you, as well as the friendships and rivalries they develop with other characters. In a world where powerful allies are one of the keys to success, this adds a brand-new element to how victory is achieved.

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For more information on Total War: Three Kingdoms, check out these links:

Total War: Three Kingdoms Official Website: https://www.totalwar.com/total-war-three-kingdoms
Download Total War: Three Kingdoms on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/
Official Total War: Three Kingdoms Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4D42vMUSIM

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Total War: Three Kingdoms is developed by Creative Assembly.