The annual Warhammer Skulls event has come to an end. Several studios showcased a number of new announcements for games set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. These include the release of a couple of demos, some new game reveals, and more!
First up, demos were released today for Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Survivors is similar to Vampire Survivors while Boltgun 2 is a first-person shooter where you play as either the "tanky powerhouse" Malum Caedo or the more agile Nyra Veyrath.
Next up, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has a release date set for September 17, 2026. This reveal came alongside a new trailer and information on both the Standard Edition ($59.99) and Commander Edition ($89.99).
- The Standard Edition ($59.99) includes the base game, will release on Sept. 17, and is available to pre-order with a 10% discount.
- The Commander Edition ($89.99) is also available at a 10% pre-order discount and includes a 3-Day Early Unlock, allowing players to begin their campaign on Sept. 14.
Embark on a dark tale of treachery as the hooded Ratman Vihneek, an ambitious killer devoted to ascending to the top of his shadowy Eshin clan at all costs. Vihneek's sinister masters demand unwavering loyalty, but a Skaven's ambition knows no limits, even when scheming on the precipice of doom. Vihneek's story is anchored in the rich lore of the Age of Sigmar, where the Skaven have erupted to seize the Mortal Realms for themselves.
Set traps, exploit your surroundings and outwit enemies as you ruthlessly carve your fate through the darkest corners of the Skaven world. Slink past threats undetected while devising cunning plans, savagely slaughtering any Skaven who foolishly stands in your way, from cowering dregs to towering rat ogors.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster’s gritty, atmospheric environments are beautifully twisted with relentless decay, accented with shadows and dark spaces prime for Vihneek to sneak through – and strike from. A richly detailed art style evokes suspense and thrilling tension while delivering a unique, unsettling vision of a Skaven world teeming with secrets that should never be unearthed.
Set traps, exploit your surroundings and outwit enemies as you ruthlessly carve your fate through the darkest corners of the Skaven world. Slink past threats undetected while devising cunning plans, savagely slaughtering any Skaven who foolishly stands in your way, from cowering dregs to towering rat ogors.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster’s gritty, atmospheric environments are beautifully twisted with relentless decay, accented with shadows and dark spaces prime for Vihneek to sneak through – and strike from. A richly detailed art style evokes suspense and thrilling tension while delivering a unique, unsettling vision of a Skaven world teeming with secrets that should never be unearthed.
Owlcat also announced that The Infinite Museion, the third DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, will be out on June 11 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is also getting new content as the Adeptus Mechanicus are being added to the game. These servants of the Machine God will add "an entirely new playstyle to Darktide" when they release on June 23. You can presently wishlist Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class Deluxe Edition today.
Constructed for War
Though bound by the doctrines of the Adeptus Mechanicus, no two Skitarii are identical. Construct your Skitarii choosing material types, augment patterns and Forge World of origin. Choose from four distinct voice sets and then adjust the voice modulation to define your sanctioned configuration.
Sacred Arsenal of the Omnissiah
Skitarii have access to an all encompassing host of iconic weapons which are fiercely guarded by the armourers of the Adeptus Mechanicus. The advanced wargear of the Skitarii includes legendary Arc weapons, dazzling Phosphor Blasters, slicing Transonic Blades and high-powered Galvanic Rifles. Such power is unfathomable, and often lethal, to the unaugmented.
The Flesh is Weak, The Metal is Strong
The Skitarii Alpha Primus are special operatives, as favoured soldiers of the Machine God their non-linear talent tree enables unprecedented levels of build customisation. Whether you envision your Skitarii as a ruthless long-range assassin with deadly aim, a frenzied servant of the Omnissiah carving through flesh with a Transonic blade, or a walking storm of living electricity - all who behold you will cower.
Divine Mechanisms of War
Zealously devoted to the Machine God, the Skitarii class is equipped with sacred instruments of precision and destruction to guarantee that every shot finds its mark. Their core power systems fuel a wide array of combat abilities, each accessible at different levels and growing in strength as more core power is allocated to them. Accompanying them is the adaptable las-pistol wielding servo skull, which not only engages enemy targets but can also be instructed to execute data interrogation protocols, heal and even serve as a flame thrower.
Players can wishlist the Skitarii Class today and will be able to purchase it on all platforms from June 23rd for the price of $11.99 / €11.99.
Other Transmissions from the Hive
Though bound by the doctrines of the Adeptus Mechanicus, no two Skitarii are identical. Construct your Skitarii choosing material types, augment patterns and Forge World of origin. Choose from four distinct voice sets and then adjust the voice modulation to define your sanctioned configuration.
Sacred Arsenal of the Omnissiah
Skitarii have access to an all encompassing host of iconic weapons which are fiercely guarded by the armourers of the Adeptus Mechanicus. The advanced wargear of the Skitarii includes legendary Arc weapons, dazzling Phosphor Blasters, slicing Transonic Blades and high-powered Galvanic Rifles. Such power is unfathomable, and often lethal, to the unaugmented.
The Flesh is Weak, The Metal is Strong
The Skitarii Alpha Primus are special operatives, as favoured soldiers of the Machine God their non-linear talent tree enables unprecedented levels of build customisation. Whether you envision your Skitarii as a ruthless long-range assassin with deadly aim, a frenzied servant of the Omnissiah carving through flesh with a Transonic blade, or a walking storm of living electricity - all who behold you will cower.
Divine Mechanisms of War
Zealously devoted to the Machine God, the Skitarii class is equipped with sacred instruments of precision and destruction to guarantee that every shot finds its mark. Their core power systems fuel a wide array of combat abilities, each accessible at different levels and growing in strength as more core power is allocated to them. Accompanying them is the adaptable las-pistol wielding servo skull, which not only engages enemy targets but can also be instructed to execute data interrogation protocols, heal and even serve as a flame thrower.
Players can wishlist the Skitarii Class today and will be able to purchase it on all platforms from June 23rd for the price of $11.99 / €11.99.
Other Transmissions from the Hive
- Dark Rites Live Event: It seems the Admonition are back at it with their accursed rituals again. This time, they seem to be using a technological locus to spread heresy throughout Tertium. Heretic Idols can be found and destroyed on missions, cleansing enough tainted idols will unlock the Omnisiah’s Blessing Buff, increasing physical stats while in coherency. Proceed with caution, each Idol eradicated increases the difficulty of the mission. Destroying and decoding artifacts will contribute towards a global community goal. Should the operatives of Tertium succeed, all participating players will be rewarded with 500 Aquilas.
- Expeditions Update: Launching June 23rd alongside the new class, players can explore a new Expedition area, and experience the desolate badlands of Atoma at Dawn for the first time. New opportunities await alongside quality-of-life improvements, electrifying environmental hazards, balance changes and bug fixes all to further enhance the Darktide experience.
- New Horrors on the Horizon: Heresy is set to spread through the hive with the arrival of two new enemies, the Traitor Vanguard and Cultist Vanguard will be added to Darktide on June 23rd! These shield-bearing human bruisers are faster and more agile than their Ogryn counterparts, offering a new tactical challenge for the strike teams on Atoma Prime.
- Darktide Sales: To celebrate Warhammer Skulls festival a range of discounts and bundles will be available for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Including 75% off the base game, 35% Arbites Class Discount, 25% Hive Scum Class discount and a special bundle offering an additional 10% discount when purchasing alongside Space Marine 2!
The new "Purgation" update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was also just released today. This update includes both free and paid content such as a new Operation and a big update for Siege Mode.
