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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Beta Starts Today
Owlcat 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 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 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.
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.
Free Play Days – Warhammer Skulls Takeover 2026
Five Warhammer games are available for free this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, and Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. The promotion runs from Thursday, May 21 to Monday, May 25 on Xbox consoles and PC.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Witchfire
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Witchfire, the dark fantasy RPG shooter from The Astronauts, ahead of its version 1.0 launch. The issue also includes previews of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and other upcoming games, along with reviews for titles like Crimson Desert and Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, it covers PC gaming's best MMOs, ergonomic PC gear, and delves into the legacy of ZQuest Classic.
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.
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.
10 Best sci-fi RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights the top 10 science fiction RPGs to play, focusing on strong world-building and classic sci-fi themes. Games like Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Cyberpunk 2077, and Starfield are featured for their immersive narratives and futuristic settings.
Fanatical's Legendary Bundle makes Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 cheaper than ever
Fanatical is offering a "Build Your Own Legendary Bundle" deal, significantly reducing the prices of games like Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite. Individual games can be purchased for as low as $11.50 when buying multiple titles, with other notable games like Killing Floor 3, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and Remnant 2 also available.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 3, 2026 – Mario Kart World makes a run at Pokemon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot, followed closely by Mario Kart World. Newcomer Inkonbini debuted just outside the top ten. The charts also list various other popular titles, including several editions and upgrade packs for existing games.
Warhammer Classics Return: SNEG Games Talks Preservation and Re-Releases
SNEG 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.
Get some big games in the Fanatical Legendary Bundle like The Alters and Frostpunk 2
Fanatical has launched a new 'Legendary Bundle' allowing customers to pick multiple games for a discounted price. Titles available include The Alters, Frostpunk 2, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and Remnant II, among others. The bundle is available until May 28th.
35 minuter från Owlcats rymdopera The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat Games has released a 35-minute gameplay video for their upcoming action-focused title, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The game is set between seasons 1 and 2 of The Expanse series and will feature dialogue, exploration, and combat. It is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
Owlcat's had some unusual problems writing romance: 'we realized we had three female romanceable characters,…
Owlcat Games discussed challenges in implementing romance options in their CRPGs, particularly Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, where initial designs for romanceable characters were unexpectedly dark. The studio noted the complexity and cost of developing extensive romance storylines, especially polyamorous ones, which may limit future experimentation.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Looking Like a True Successor to Mass Effect
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Owlcat Games' foray into the sci-fi RPG shooter genre, shows promise as a successor to Mass Effect. Despite a shift from their CRPG roots, the game's closed beta demonstrates a strong focus on narrative choices, detailed world-building, and responsive cover-based combat, all while staying true to The Expanse's established lore.
Dawn of War 4's new trailer makes the Adeptus Mechanicus even cooler than they already were
A new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 showcases the Adeptus Mechanicus faction, highlighting their pursuit of technology and the challenges they face. The trailer reveals the awakening of an ancient Necron burial site, complicating the Blood Ravens' efforts against greenskins. The game promises a return to the series' roots with a branching campaign and various game modes.
Owlcat Reveals New Companions for Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader
Owlcat 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.
