Warhammer players are in a frenzy over the Tides of Torment DLC, thanks to a teaser that dropped hints about a mysterious faction—cue wild debates and the occasional meme-fight. Theories range from Slaanesh rebels to new legendary lords, with Dechala the Denied One and Norscan betrayals stirring the pot. Some fear power creep, others just want to see if the shadowy sorcerer steals the show. Curious how this chaos on the forums could reshape the game?
Speculation runs rampant in the Total War: Warhammer III community as the upcoming Tides of Torment DLC, slated for release in 2025, stirs up both excitement and uncertainty. The DLC’s teaser trailer, dropped at the Warhammer Skulls event, didn’t exactly play coy—a shadowy sorcerer, a dramatic ritual, and a lot that wasn’t explained.
Predictably, fans are buzzing about which new legendary lords, units, and mechanics might land in their laps. And of course, there’s debate. Because what’s a Total War DLC without a little friendly chaos?
On the confirmed side, Tides of Torment brings in two new factions: the Slaanesh Rebels and the Tormentors. Slaanesh, the Chaos God of excess, is represented by Dechala the Denied One—a legendary lord with more than a few tricks up her sleeve, if Warhammer lore is anything to go by.
Players are already dreaming up wild combos involving charm-based abilities, sorcery, and whatever new units the devs have cooked up. Some are excited, others worried the new mechanics will turn campaign balance into a bigger mess than a Norscan feast. Much like other live service games, Total War: Warhammer III continues to evolve based on player feedback, keeping the experience fresh long after initial release. The update will also include free content alongside the main DLC, giving all players a taste of the new campaign features and mechanics, regardless of whether they make a purchase.
Speaking of Norsca, this faction’s getting a major overhaul. Their new racial mechanics, updated Monstrous Arcanum, and “Chaos Gods Allegiance” features are set to shake things up. Norsca’s legendary lord, famous for treachery, will apparently keep every player’s enemies guessing. Both Dechala and Sayl are confirmed to be receiving dedicated faction mechanics, though the exact details are still under wraps.
Confederation dilemmas and diplomatic tweaks are promised, though the core system stays familiar—so no need to relearn diplomacy. The big news for collectors is a revamped, distinct roster, with rumored new units that have the community speculating wildly (or maybe just wishlisting).
As for free content, yes, there’s some. New campaign features and gameplay mechanics are coming alongside the paid DLC, which helps soothe those who get twitchy about paywalls.
But, as always, the forums are alight with concerns about balance, power creep, and whether the sorcerer from the trailer is friend, foe, or just there for dramatic effect.
With 2025 on the horizon, and more reveals promised, one thing’s certain: the Tides of Torment hype (and debate) isn’t dying down anytime soon.