It has been said from close to the beginning that Warhammer: Total War would have four factions playable at release. While it is still an annoying move I take a bit of comfort from the factions being more diverse and unique from each other then in previous Total War games.
Looking at the price on Steam, and the current exchange rate, Warhammer: Total War is about $88 AUD to preorder. A fair amount but less then the usual $100 - $120 games can cost in Australia on launch. While I may preorder the game, my decision will be make much closer to the release date.
There is a few different version being offered. Standard version, Limited Edition version and "High King" Edition.
"High King" edition comes with various objects such as a map, drinking horn, art book, ring, pendant, metal box, guide an the DLC. Though, it is only available in listed countries, of which, Australia isn't one of them. All editions come with the Chaos DLC when preordered.
While I'm all for art books, the rest of the stuff tends to just sit around my room collecting dust.
Legendary Lords:
Archaon the Everchosen – Melee/Caster (Lore of Fire) (Race Leader)
Prince Sigvald – Melee
Kholek Suneater – Melee
Lords:
Chaos Sorcerer Lord – Caster (Lore of Death, Metal or Fire)
Chaos Lord – Melee
Heroes:
Chaos Sorcerer – Caster (Lore of Death, Metal or Fire)
Exalted Hero – Melee
Mounts:
Dorghar, Archaon’s War Horse (Archaon only)
Gorebeast Chariot
Manticore
Chaos Dragon
Chaos Steed
Chaos Chariot
Barded Chaos Steed
Melee Infanty:
Chaos Marauders
Chaos Marauders (Great Weapons)
Chaos Warriors
Chaos Warriors (Great Weapons)
Chaos Warriors (Halberds)
Chosen
Chosen (Great Weapons)
Chosen (Halberds)
Forsaken
Melee Monstrous Infantry:
Dragon Ogres
Chaos Spawn
Chaos Trolls
Chaos Trolls (Armoured)
Melee War Beasts:
Chaos Warhounds
Chaos Warhounds (Poison)
Melee Monsters:
Dragon Ogre ****goth
Chaos Giant
Melee Cavalry:
Chaos Knights
Chaos Knights (Lances)
Missile Cavalry:
Marauder Horsemen
Marauder Horsemen (Throwing Axes)
Vehicles:
Chaos Chariot
Gorebeast Chariot
Artillery:
Hellcannon