Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
News, coverage and analysis tracking Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy across the outlets.
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Trader Preview – Investigate the ImperiumOwlcat Games' upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy builds upon the success of Rogue Trader with a familiar character creator and deep narrative focus. The game emphasizes investigation and deduction, featuring branching conversations and choices that impact the player's standing within the Imperium's schismatic Inquisition.- Owlcat Games Showcases Gameplay from “Dark Heresy”, “Rogue Trader”, and “The Expanse: Osiris Reborn” at IGN LiveOwlcat Games presented new gameplay videos for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn during IGN Live. Dark Heresy's beta received new content and character creation, Rogue Trader showcased its upcoming DLC 3 with an updated combat system and augments, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn offered a look at its closed beta gameplay on Pinkwater Station.
- Happy Birthday, Owlcat! Owlcat Games Celebrates Ten-Year AnniversaryOwlcat Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since its founding with the goal of developing CRPGs. The studio has released successful titles such as Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and has also expanded into third-party publishing. Upcoming titles include Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits tooThe beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy showcases its ambitious murder mystery gameplay, which requires players to actively investigate and handle consequences, even if they make mistakes. While the core mechanics are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the beta introduces character creation and expands the playable content, including a new murder mystery questline. The game prioritizes player deduction and narrative choices over handholding, which can lead to moments of frustration but also rewarding breakthroughs.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7thBloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.- Morning MultiplexThis article rounds up recent gameplay trailers for several games including HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, Insanitorium: Don’t Be Afraid, and Under a Rock. It also briefly mentions Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
- Testing the Boundaries of Heresy: “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy” Introduces Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr CairnarethOwlcat Games has released a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, introducing the Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr Cairnareth. This character, an Anrathe who abandoned tradition for freedom, can be recruited by players in the current closed beta. Laarthyr offers unique insights into the Warp and xenos culture, and excels in close-quarters combat. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dark Heresy’s latest beta is shaping up to improve Rogue Trader’s factions and build optionsOwlcat Games' Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has released a new beta, showcasing significant improvements over its predecessor, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The beta introduces a refined character creator, a more dynamic level-up system with stat caps, and a more purposeful perk system. Faction interactions and rewards have also been overhauled, offering more deliberate gear distribution and easier reputation building.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements and updates for Warhammer games, primarily on PC. Key reveals included the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, new content for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and demos for Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Crossplay was also enabled for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.- Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta Beginning TodayThe Closed Beta for Owlcat Games' Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is now available for PC players who purchased a Founder's Pack. This announcement was made during the Warhammer Skulls showcase.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Beta Starts TodayOwlcat Games announced the start of the closed beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy on PC for Founder's Pack purchasers. Additionally, the third DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, titled The Infinite Museion, will launch on June 11th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The Dark Heresy beta offers approximately 20 hours of gameplay and will remain open until the game's full release.
- Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer SkullsThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOXThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls festival brought numerous game announcements, updates, and discounts for Xbox platforms. Highlights include new trailers and gameplay reveals for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. Several titles received free updates or DLC, and many games are available through Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days.- Engagement RingWarhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has announced community goals and wishlist milestones for players. This initiative aims to engage the player base and encourage further support for the game.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II releases next week, strategically spicing up Warhammer Skulls' barrage of battletool bignumber newsWarhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is set to release on May 21st, coinciding with the annual Warhammer Skulls showcase. Developer Kasedo Games revealed the date alongside details on two new leaders: Lector-Dogmatis Videx for the Adeptus Mechanicus and Obasis, The Shield, for the Necrons. The Warhammer Skulls event will also feature updates on other Warhammer titles including Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.
- A Servitor Jukebox, an AMA with the Developers and More: “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy” Reveals Wishlist Goal CampaignOwlcat Games has launched a Wishlist Goal campaign on Steam for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, offering community-driven bonuses tied to wishlist milestones. Rewards include digital content, in-game items, and an AMA session with developers. The CRPG will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Owlcat Reveals New Companions for Dark Heresy and Rogue TraderOwlcat Games has unveiled new companion trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Dark Heresy's alpha now features Haymar Devos, while Rogue Trader will receive Eogunn Februs in its upcoming DLC, The Infinite Museion. Both games are set to release on PC, with Dark Heresy also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and Rogue Trader available on current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and Nintendo Switch.- The Ultimate Survivor from Catachan and the Xenarite Tech-Priest Eogunn Februs: Owlcat Games introduces new companions for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader Owlcat Games has revealed two new companions for their Warhammer 40,000 titles. Haymar Devos, a survivor from Catachan, is introduced for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, while Eogunn Februs, a Xenarite Tech-Priest, will join Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader in DLC 3. Both companions are showcased in new trailers, with Haymar available in the Dark Heresy alpha and Eogunn set to appear in the upcoming DLC.