The release date for Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia is quickly approaching and Sega and Creative Assembly have today upped the stakes with a cinematic trailer introducing the Gaelic Kingdom of Mide. The trailer focuses on King Flann Sinna as he charts his route to victory by uniting the lands. To realize his ambitions, he plots a risky alliance with nearby Vikings. For a strategy game that predominately takes place from a top-down view, it's impressive how cinematic the game looks like it will be in parts.

Check out the trailer below, an official let's play of the Mide Campaign below that and for more on Thrones of Britannia, be sure to read our hands-on preview and interview.