FAQ#
This page collects the most frequently asked questions about Total War: THREE KINGDOMS. Every answer is based on fact cards verified in October 2026; sources include the Steam store page, steamdb.info, official patch announcements, and community guides, and anything not verified is stated as such.
Purchase and Versions#
Q: How much does it cost now?
The current US price is $39.99 (2026 snapshot, per steambase.io and steamdb.info); the launch price was $59.99, and the historical promo low is $11.99 (roughly -70% to -80%).
Q: Do I need to buy DLC?
No. The Steam community DLC guide says it outright: “No DLC is required for a first playthrough” — the base game is fully playable on its own, and DLC adds factions and new start dates. When you want more content, the Chapter Packs below are the reference (see table).
Q: What DLC exists?
| DLC (English name) | Release date | US price |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Turban Rebellion | 2019-05-23 | $8.99 |
| Reign of Blood | 2019-06-27 | $2.99 |
| Eight Princes | 2019-08-08 | $8.99 |
| Mandate of Heaven | 2020-01-16 | $9.99 |
| A World Betrayed | 2020-03-19 | $9.99 |
| The Furious Wild (Nanman expansion) | 2020-09-03 | $18.99 |
| Fates Divided | 2021-03-11 | $9.99 |
| Soundtracks ×2 | 2021-05-27 / 2022-05-23 | $9.99 each |
There are also 3 free playable-lord FLCs: Tao Qian, Yan Baihu, and Shi Xie. The Steam DLC page totals 12 items.
Q: How many playable factions does the base game have?
The official base-game copy reads “11 Legendary Warlords”; the “12” figure in community and Xbox store copy usually counts Dong Zhuo as well. Faction groupings are on the Factions page.
Update and Support Status#
Q: Will the game receive more updates?
No. After Fates Divided shipped in May 2021, Creative Assembly announced all content development was complete and ended content updates; the final patch is 1.7.1 (May 27, 2021). No new factions, mechanics, or start dates have followed.
Q: Does the end of updates matter?
The game itself is complete and fully playable, with achievements and Steam Workshop intact. One event-level note: the end-of-updates decision triggered a player review-bombing; excluding that period, Steam positive ratings sit around 82% (flagged by steamdb.info).
Q: What are the current review numbers?
About 71.9% positive on Steam overall (roughly 108,000 reviews); about 82% excluding the review-bombing period.
Platforms and Requirements#
Q: Which platforms is it on?
Windows (Steam/GOG/Epic/Microsoft Store), plus macOS and Linux via the Feral Interactive port; the Xbox store (PC) version arrived on June 21, 2022. Steam Deck rating: “Playable”.
Q: How much storage and what hardware?
60GB of disk space, including Denuvo anti-tamper. Minimum: Windows 7 64-bit, Core 2 Duo 3GHz, 4GB RAM, GTX 650 Ti 1GB; Recommended: Windows 10, i5-6600 or R5 2600X, 8GB RAM, GTX 970 or R9 Fury X (source: Gamesplanet’s official specs page).
Q: Can I play on Steam Deck?
Yes — rated “Playable”; handheld setup advice is on the Controls page.
Content and Gameplay#
Q: How long is a campaign?
Per howlongtobeat.com: about 45 hours for the main story, about 70 hours with side content, and around 673 hours for full completionists.
Q: What year does the base game start in?
190 CE (the Steam store page’s “China in 190CE”); the DLC adds 182, 194, 200, and 291 CE starts.
Q: Is there Chinese voice acting?
Yes. Mandarin voice-over was included at launch along with Simplified and Traditional Chinese interfaces — the first time the Total War series shipped with Chinese voice acting.
Q: Are MODs supported?
Yes. The Steam Workshop has a MOD section for the game (marked on the Steam store page).
Q: Single-player or multiplayer?
Both: online co-op for 2 players and multiplayer for 2-8 players (per the Xbox store page’s Capabilities).
Q: What is the difference between Romance and Records mode?
Romance mode gives champions wuxia-style personal combat power; Records mode keeps commanders closer to the official histories; the full comparison is on the Combat page.
Q: How do you win a campaign?
The endgame goal is becoming the one ruler over all under heaven, with coronation as the achievement-anchored climax; the community-compiled victory conditions are on the Emperor & Endings page.
Other#
Q: How many achievements are there?
99 achievements on Steam (per the Steam community achievements page); verified entries are on the Achievements page.
Q: Where are the official resources?
The official academy and glossary, database sites, and more are indexed on the Resources page.
Summary#
The one-line version: the $39.99 base game is the complete experience, DLC is optional; the game is frozen at version 1.7.1 with no further updates; the hardware bar is friendly, Steam Deck works, and one campaign runs about 45 hours on the main story. Everything else is indexed to its page above.