# Creative Assembly wants to know which factions you wish to play as in Total War: Medieval 3, but whatever you do, don't ask to play as the Pope

> All eyes may currently be fixed upon Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Creative Assembly's ferociously ambitious foray into the 40k universe.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/creative-assembly-wants-to-know-which-factions-you-wish-to-play-as-in-total-war-medieval-3-but-whatever-you-do-dont-ask-to-play-as-the-pope/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a413bb2fa4646a0b1b0f3b1)
- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #total #medieval #play #assembly #creative #development #factions #pope
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