January Release Set for Warhammer 40000 Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches on January 28, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. Developer Owlcat Games confirmed the release date in a press release reported by eurogamer.net.
A Nintendo Switch 2 version will arrive at a later date, according to eurogamer.net. The tactical role-playing sequel casts players as an Inquisitor tasked with hunting heretics in the 41st century, shifting focus from the rulership themes of the studio’s previous title, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, as PC Gamer reported.
Beta Access Closes Before Launch
Players wanting an early look at the game can access a beta featuring the complete first Act by purchasing a Founders edition, eurogamer.net reported. This beta closes on January 7, 2027, as the developer prepares the project for its full release, according to Rock Paper Shotgun.
Pre-launch periods for developer Owlcat Games have occasionally faced hurdles. PC Gamer noted that weekend editor Jody Macgregor lost hours of progress during the review period for Rogue Trader, while online editor Fraser Brown experienced technical issues with Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous before launch.
Build a Warband of Diverse Companions
The story-driven cRPG drops players into the Calixis Sector as a lowly acolyte joining the Inquisition, PlayStation Universe reported. Players build a warband of zealots, abhumans like Cogg, and psykers such as Saro or Pariahs like Discordance, according to PlayStation Universe.
Human companions include Haymar, a Catachan fighter, Chorda the Rogue Trader, and Touma, each possessing distinct agendas, skills, and combat or investigative abilities, PlayStation Universe reported. Rock Paper Shotgun highlighted that the narrative explores the bureaucracy and inner conflicts of the Inquisition organization.
Simultaneous Projects at The Studio
Alongside Dark Heresy, Owlcat Games continues to support its earlier titles. PC Gamer reported that Rogue Trader’s final add-on, Processional of the Damned, arrives on December 8, nearly three years after the initial release of Rogue Trader.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Heresy
Which platforms will run Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy at launch?
The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X on January 28, 2027, eurogamer.net reported. PlayStation Universe noted that a Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow at a later date.
How can players access the Dark Heresy beta?
The beta is accessible by purchasing a Founders edition of the game, eurogamer.net reported. Rock Paper Shotgun stated that this test version closes on January 7, 2027.
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