This is the 1st of the new TW offerings planned by Creative Assembly/Sega

In order they were

1. A new DLC campaign for a past game
2. A "Saga" historical game (formerly called a "flashpoint") Games such as Napoleon, Fall of the Samurai, and maybe even Attila would fit this category. They have continuously referred to FOTS as an example. In effect, a stand alone game, but related to a previous major release themed around a specific character or short term event.
3. The next full historical game (they are now using the term "tent pole" game)

The announcement today is the DLC campaign and it's for Rome II (No real surprise as they kept hinting it would be)

The DLC will release on November 30th (this month) and is already listed on Steam for pre-order. Pre-order appears to be 10% off of the regular price of $16.99 or $15.29

http://store.steampowered.com/app/694880/Total_War_ROME_II__Empire_Divided/

There will also be some updates to the main game including Free LC which overhauls the current political system. The FLC is actually available right on Steam in Beta for those that want to try it. Obviously one will not have to purchase the DLC to get the Free LC.


Here'a a link to a list of updates and features of the DLC and the FLC along with how to apply the beta and/or opt out if you have issues with it

https://www.totalwar.com/blog/empire-divided-power-politics-faq

No info on the next two games, but I'm guessing the Saga game will get announced pretty soon since it will release some time in 2018. I'm not sure about the date for the next main game.

Cheers

Already pre-ordered it yesterday. Can't wait to play it!!

I did the same.

I've read a couple of reports from players who have been playing with revised political system available as a Beta patch and they all seem to really like it. I'm playing through an Attila campaign presently, but have a half finished Roman campaign to try to get to and finish before the DLC drops, so I doubt I'll fool with the Beta.

Cheers