Game play could be be described as RvR-centric, focused on the ongoing battles between three separate groups. The game will be centered on warring alliances in a realm-versus-realm setup. This means that all of the game's activities will in some way support the broader war. This includes both PvE and PvP content. Mind you this is not just Dark Ages of Camelot part 2. Warhammer Online will bring something entirely new to gamers, with unique game play and a unique setting, making it a true next-generation game.

While the name of the game world is not known yet, it has been released that the playable races that will be represented in the game are Humans, High Elves, Dwarves, Dark Elves, Chaos, Orcs and Goblins. It is expected that other races will be brought into the game with expansion packs.