Total War Medieval 3 is still a blip on the horizon, but developer Creative Assembly has been very proactive in engaging with the community during the early stages of its production. Chief among them is Creative Director Leif Walter, who has regularly appeared in the forums to discuss potential concepts, and how the long-awaited sequel is tackling various aspects core to the strategy game series. Responding to a debate about whether the new entry would adopt skill trees akin to those seen in the likes of Total War Three Kingdoms, Shogun 2, or Attila, he says it’s something the team is intentionally steering clear of.
Total War Medieval 3 aims for emergent character growth: “We have no plans for skill trees”
17 May 20260

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