“If we didn’t add to the pre-order, it would have been DLC later on and not in the game at release,” Simpson said back in November. The decision follows criticism from fans accusing the developer of cutting content from the final game, leading to an extensive blog post from Simpson and the game’s brand director discussing the situation. The Chaos Warriors Race Pack introduces three playable Legendary Lords, new mounts, units and monsters, new quests, magic items and abilities, and a “new horde campaign playstyle”. “We’re really confident in the game and with the community backing us so strongly this should be the biggest launch for Total War ever.”
“The Chaos Warriors have proven to be hugely popular,” said creative director Mike Simpson, “and, by extending the deadline for getting them for free by a week, we can ensure loyal fans who don’t feel like pre-ordering don’t miss out, while still rewarding early adopters whose support is really valuable to us.