Total War: PHARAOH sets its strategy campaign amid the Bronze Age Collapse, when Egypt faces social disorder, natural disasters and invading forces. The player can pursue the throne as Egypt’s Pharaoh, seek power as a Great King of the Hittites, or command the Sea Peoples. Its campaign map spans Egypt, Canaan and Anatolia, placing rival ambitions across a region of varied cultural hubs.
The game pairs turn-based empire management with real-time battles, so political and territorial decisions meet direct battlefield command. Battles add environmental hazards to that mix: torrential rain and sandstorms can alter the terrain, while spreading fire can damage forests and enemy settlements. Choosing among ten Faction Leaders also means selecting distinct playstyles and unit rosters, from diplomacy to forceful command. Campaign Customisation offers options such as random faction starting positions and adjustable resource settings, letting players shape the conditions of a campaign.
Its setting and varied campaign choices frame those formats around competing claims to power during a period of upheaval.
