Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
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A New PC Game Launcher Was So Hated, It Lasted Less Than 24 Hours
Owlcat Games has removed its new PC game launcher from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader less than 24 hours after its release due to overwhelmingly negative player feedback. The launcher was intended to serve as a hub for all of Owlcat's RPGs, but players criticized its implementation and background processes. Owlcat apologized for the frustration caused and reverted the game to a previous update.
Fan revolt forces RPG studio to kill its new launcher just 19 hours after release
Owlcat has completely removed its new game launcher from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader just 19 hours after its introduction, following significant player backlash. The launcher, intended to consolidate news and updates, was criticized for being intrusive and causing issues with Steam playtime tracking. This marks the second instance of fan pushback forcing Owlcat to alter its implementation of new features.
Here comes a new launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, annnnd there goes the new launcher after a day of backlash from roaring traders
Owlcat Games has rolled back the new launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader after less than a day due to significant player backlash. The studio cited player feedback as the reason for reverting to the previous patch, which completely removes the launcher. This decision comes after a large number of negative comments on their Steam announcement post.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — A detailed look at the Closed Beta
Owlcat Games has released a detailed preview of the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available for Founder's Pack owners on PC. The beta features the game's first Act, showcasing its investigation and combat systems, including individual morale and new archetypes. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companion
Owlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Infinite Museion Released
Owlcat Games has released Infinite Museion, the third DLC for their Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader role-playing game. The new content is available on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com.
Necrons, Augmentations, and a New Companion — Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC 3 is Now Available
Owlcat Games has released the third DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, titled The Infinite Museion, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This new content integrates into the main game, featuring Necron Overlord Trazyn the Infinite, a new companion named Eogunn Februs, and a new augmentation system for players and their crew.
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Trader Preview – Investigate the Imperium
Owlcat 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 Live
Owlcat 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 Anniversary
Owlcat 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.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview – Sci-Fi Setting, Companions, Console Performance, And More
Owlcat Games' Leonid Rastorguev discusses the transition to a third-person action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, emphasizing the preservation of core RPG elements like choice and consequence, and deep companion systems. The interview also details the challenges of maintaining the series' grounded sci-fi authenticity and outlines target resolutions and frame rates for various platforms, including new options for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits too
The 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.
Warhammer Skulls 2026: The Recap & Up to 90% Off Select Warhammer Video Games Until 28th May
The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a showcase of new and upcoming Warhammer video games, including world premieres of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. A Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 collaboration was also announced. Sales of up to 90% off on select Warhammer titles are available across multiple platforms until May 28th.
Dark Heresy’s latest beta is shaping up to improve Rogue Trader’s factions and build options
Owlcat 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.
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.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis…
A new trailer for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 strongly suggests the inclusion of iconic characters Commissar Yarrick and Ork Warboss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka. The trailer focuses on the Fourth War for Armageddon, hinting at their playable roles and a potential campaign centered on the planet. This development indicates a shift towards featuring named characters in the series.
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.
