Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
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PS Plus Esssential June Monthly Free Games Include Xbox Title
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for June 2026, featuring Grounded Fully Yoked Edition for PlayStation 5, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PlayStation 5. Notably, Grounded is an Xbox Studios title, making it a surprising inclusion for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for June 2026 Announced
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June 2026 as part of the Days of Play campaign. Subscribers can download Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide starting June 2nd. Additionally, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection will be added to the PlayStation Plus Extra tier.
Playstation Plus Monthly Games for June: Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
PlayStation Plus members will receive Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide as their monthly games starting June 2. EA Sports FC 26 will also be available until June 16. All titles are available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
Days of Play 2026 begins May 27
Sony has announced the return of Days of Play, starting May 27, 2026, featuring discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The event will include new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and special PlayStation Tournaments across various titles. Additionally, significant price reductions will be available on hardware like PlayStation VR2 and accessories, alongside numerous digital game sales on the PlayStation Store.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and Events
Sony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and More Coming to PS Plus Essential in June
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June, including Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, all available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 26 is also available until June 16th.
Space Marine 2 lead thinks that the Warhammer universe is "up there" with The Lord of the Rings
Oliver Hollis-Leick, creative director for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, believes the Warhammer universe's vast history and storytelling potential are comparable to that of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. He highlights Warhammer's flexibility in adapting to various game genres and its rich lore as key strengths.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Adds Skitarii Class on June 23
Fatshark announced that the Skitarii class will be added to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on June 23, 2026, for $11.99. This Adeptus Mechanicus class introduces new weapons, customization options, and a unique talent tree. The update also includes a new Expedition area, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
Here are the biggest announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2026, including how to claim a free 40,000 Steam game
The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event revealed several new game announcements and updates. These include a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters, a new 2D Age of Sigmar game, and a collaboration between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000. Additionally, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 received a significant update, and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius is available for free on Steam for a limited time.
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026
The 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 Steam
Warhammer 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: Darktide
Fatshark 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 Skulls
The 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 Omnissiah
Warhammer 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 XBOX
The 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 23rd
Fatshark 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 trailers
The 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 Reveals
The 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 2026
The 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 news
Warhammer 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.
