Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
News, coverage and analysis tracking Warhammer 40,000: Darktide across the outlets.
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.
One of the hundreds of Warhammer games is currently free to keep forever on SteamWarhammer 40,000 Gladius - Relics of War is currently available for free on Steam as part of the annual Warhammer Skulls event. This 4X strategy game, originally released in 2018, can be redeemed and kept permanently. While initial reviews were mixed, the game has reportedly seen improvements through patches and DLC.
The Omnissiah Has Answered Tertiums Call for Aid: The Adeptus Mechanicus Joins the Fight in Warhammer 40,000: DarktideFatshark announced that the Skitarii class, featuring new customizations and a non-linear talent tree, will be released for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on June 23rd, 2026. The update also includes a new Expedition area, new enemy types, and a live event. Executive Producer Juan Martinez expressed excitement about bringing the iconic Adeptus Mechanicus faction to the game.- 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 40k Darktide's new class is the Adeptus Mechanicus' Skitarii. Praise the OmnissiahWarhammer 40,000: Darktide is releasing a new playable class, the Adeptus Mechanicus' Skitarii, on June 23rd as optional DLC. This class will feature extensive customization options, unique Arc weapons, and a companion Servo Skull. The update also includes a new Expedition Area and two new enemy types.
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.
The Omnissiah heard your prayers: Darktide's finally getting a cog boy on June 23rdFatshark is releasing the Skitarii class for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on June 23rd for $11.99. This new class offers extensive customization options for appearance and voice, along with unique armaments like arc weapons and galvanic rifles. The release coincides with an in-game update featuring new enemies and the Dark Rites event, which will reward players with premium currency.
Warhammer Skull 2026 – All the game announcements and trailersThe Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game announcements and updates across the Warhammer universes. Highlights include the closed beta for Warhammer 40,000: Darktree, the Infinite Museion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and the console launch of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks with cross-play and a new level editor. New titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch were also revealed, alongside updates for existing games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Warhammer Skulls 2026 Live Updates: All the Biggest Game RevealsThe Warhammer Skulls showcase event is providing live updates on new game announcements and reveals for the Warhammer universe. Major titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide are expected to feature updates.
How to watch Warhammer Skulls 2026The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event will showcase upcoming video game reveals for Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and The Old World on May 21st. The showcase will be streamed on official YouTube and Twitch channels, and will also feature deals on existing Warhammer games.
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.
Warhammer 40k Darktide has grown too chaotic, so Fatshark is "toning down" its extremesFatshark is implementing balance changes in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to address escalating player power and enemy density. The update aims to improve combat readability, performance, and support for diverse player builds by toning down extreme scenarios and adjusting enemy spawn rates and player abilities. These changes are considered the first step in ongoing efforts to refine gameplay balance and technical performance.
Warhammer Classics Return: SNEG Games Talks Preservation and Re-ReleasesSNEG GAMES co-founders Artem Shchuiko and Oleg Klapovskiy discuss their partnership with Games Workshop to bring classic Warhammer titles back to modern platforms. They emphasize the importance of game preservation, the challenges of remastering older games while respecting their original design, and the inspiration these titles can provide to new developers. The interview also touches on specific beloved games like Space Hulk and Dark Omen, and the potential for future re-releases.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.- My favorite Warhammer 40k game just got a Helldivers 2-style game mode, and to celebrate, it's at its lowest priceWarhammer 40,000: Darktide has introduced a new game mode inspired by Helldivers 2, shifting from its usual linear, Left 4 Dead-style levels to a more open experience. This update is being celebrated with a significant price reduction for the game.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Beyond the Hive Preview – Exploring Tertium’s Deadly SurfaceFatshark's upcoming 'Beyond the Hive' update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will take players to the surface of Tertium for the first time, introducing a new timed expedition mode focused on loot collection. This free update, launching March 17, adds new gameplay mechanics like hacking mini-games and challenging enemy encounters, while expanding the game's lore and offering increased replayability.- Venture ‘Beyond the Hive’ in an Unforgiving New Game Mode for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide!Fatshark has released the 'Beyond the Hive' update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, introducing a new game mode called Expeditions. This update adds new enemies, items, environmental threats, and cosmetics, allowing players to venture outside the fortified Hive Tertium into the ruins of Atoma Prime. The update also includes a limited-time 'Deadside Patrol' live event and a 75% off sale on Steam.
- Morning MultiplexA reveal trailer for the "Beyond the Hive" update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been released. The article also briefly mentions content creator videos and a separate item from Viva La Dirt League.
Warhammer 40K: Darktide gets a new mode as its redemption arc continues to keep getting better and betterFatshark is releasing a new game mode called Expeditions for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on March 17. This free update, titled Beyond the Hive, will take players outside the hive city of Tertium into the hazardous wastelands of Atoma Prime for high-risk excursions. The mode introduces new enemies, environmental hazards, and equipment, offering a significant injection of new content since the game's launch.