| DLC | Description & Content | | :--- | :--- | | | A pre-order DLC that adds the fanatical Yellow Turban Rebellion as a playable culture with three unique warlords (He Yi, Gong Du, Huang Shao) | | Eight Princes | Takes place nearly 100 years after the main campaign, focusing on the War of the Eight Princes in 291 CE. Features eight new playable princes and unique mechanics | | Mandate of Heaven | Chapter pack set in 182 CE that depicts the events leading to the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Play as either the loyalist Han forces or the rebel factions | | A World Betrayed | Chapter pack set in 194 CE, following the collapse of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition and the rise of warlords like Sun Ce and Lu Bu | | The Furious Wild | A major expansion that introduces the Nanman (southern tribes) culture. Four new playable warlords including Meng Huo and Zhurong, plus new jungle-themed maps and unique units | | Fates Divided | Chapter pack centered on the rivalry between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, introducing a revamped spy system and new units like the Xiliang Cavalry | | Reign of Blood | An effects pack that adds mature-rated gore, blood effects, and dismemberment to battles for a more visceral combat experience | | Shi Xie | A unique faction DLC, focusing on Shi Xie in the southern province of Jiaozhi, offering a distinct playstyle focused on trade and diplomacy | | White Tiger Yan | A character-focused DLC, adding the valiant warrior Yan Baihu as a playable warlord in the Jiangdong region | | Tao Qian | A character-focused DLC, adding Tao Qian as a playable lord with a defensive-oriented play style centered on the strategic importance of Xuzhou |
Eight playable princes fighting for control of the Jin Dynasty, introducing a unique alignment system (Wealth, Spirit, Might, and Mind). 3. Mandate of Heaven (Chapter Pack)
To get the full Total War: Three Kingdoms experience, your installation needs to include the base game alongside all major Chapter Packs and Culture Packs. Each DLC shifts the starting timeline or introduces entirely new mechanics. The Major Chapter Packs