Who owns Total War?
Total War is owned by Sega Sammy (Japan, TSE: 6460), which has owned the brand since 10 March 2005.[1] Total War was founded in 2000 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2005.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2000–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2000
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Parent ticker
- TSE: 6460
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Total War
Total War combines turn-based empire management with real-time battles involving thousands of soldiers, and its historical entries are used in classrooms. Sega acquired its developer Creative Assembly in 2005. Sega owns Creative Assembly, and the studio's battle engine was used by the BBC for a television series recreating historical battles.
Ownership timeline of Total War
- 2005 – present Sega Sammy [1] reported
Where Total War sits in Sega Sammy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Total War?
The parent company of Total War is Sega Sammy, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.
Is Total War British or Japanese?
Total War originated in the United Kingdom in 2000, but it is owned today by Sega Sammy, which is headquartered in Japan. So Total War is a British-origin brand under Japanese ownership.
Since when has Sega Sammy owned Total War?
Sega Sammy has owned Total War since 10 March 2005.
Who owned Total War before Sega Sammy?
Total War was an independent company from its founding in 2000 until Sega Sammy acquired it in 2005.
Is Total War still owned by Sega Sammy?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Total War is still owned by Sega Sammy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS Integrated Report 2025 — SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC., Annual report, published 26 September 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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