Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy
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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let us recruit a space elf pirate and one of the holy psychics whose lives are nasty,…
Owlcat Games has provided a quarterly update on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, revealing two new companions: Laarthyr Cairnareth, an aeldari corsair with psychic abilities, and Saro, a sanctioned psyker. The update also detailed enemy additions like daemonhosts and community-voted customization options for character creation. The game is currently in beta with no release date announced.
Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K RPG developer Owlcat Games on "speedrunning" its first 10 years and what comes next: "We won't be quitting the CRPG genre"
Owlcat Games, known for its Pathfinder and Warhammer 40K CRPGs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Head of publishing Andrey Tsvetkov reflects on the studio's rapid growth, its commitment to the CRPG genre, and future projects including a third-person RPG and potential new IPs. The studio emphasizes its close relationship with fans and passion for its chosen universes as key to its success and rapid development cycle.
A Sinner Serving the Inquisition: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy introduces Saro
Owlcat Games has introduced Saro, a sanctioned psyker companion, to Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. Saro is available in the game's closed beta and will be a recruitable character upon full release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Psykers wield powerful abilities but are vulnerable to chaos, with Saro serving the Inquisition despite his dangerous nature.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a significant update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch to address bugs and improve performance following a disappointing launch. As an apology, all current and future DLC, including the Digital Deluxe content and expansions like Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis, will be free for Switch owners. A physical release is also planned for October 2026.
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.
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.
