Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector News

[p]The forces of Chaos are gathering.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that beta sign-ups for the upcoming Black Legion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector are now officially open![/p][p][/p][p]The beta will be available on Steam, and players must own the base game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector in order to access it. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be notified automatically when the beta goes live.[/p][p][/p][p]Sign up now here and prepare to spread Chaos across the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]Black Legion DLC[/h2][p]For the first time ever, we unveiled the Black Legion DLC, bringing the Warmaster’s most ruthless Chaos Space Marines into Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.[/p][p]Fans got a full first look at units, abilities, and the sheer brutality the Black Legion will unleash when they arrive. More details and gameplay previews will follow soon—prepare your forces.[/p][p][/p][h2]Roadmap 2026[/h2][p]We also lifted the veil on our 2026 roadmap, confirming two major additions coming next year:[/p]

• [p]Ultramarines Faction – The Emperor’s finest will soon join the fray as a full, playable faction.[/p]
• [p]New Narrative Campaign – A brand-new story experience is in development, expanding the Battlesector universe with fresh missions, characters, and strategic depth.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h2]New tournaments open for sign ups: [/h2][p]Do not miss the chance to sign-up to two new tournaments: Domination Elimination and Dual Duals.

You can sign-up here.

The tournaments follow Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.

The first round will commence on Tuesday, 16th December 2025. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournaments will last 7 and 6 rounds, 11 days each. Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.

[/p][h3]Dual Duals[/h3][p]Round Info:[/p]

• [p]Round 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]
• [p]Round 2 - Mode: Domination - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]
• [p]Round 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]
• [p]Round 4 - Mode: Domination - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]
• [p]Round 6 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Salt Exchange - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]
• [p]Round 7 - Mode: Domination - Map: Salt Exchange - Army Size 2000, Target 75[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Domination Elimination[/h3][p]This is a two stages tournament with a ranking round and knockout stage. [/p][p]Match info: [/p]

• [p]Mode: Domination - Army Size 2000 - Target 75[/p]

[p]Stage info:[/p][p]Stage 1 - Ranking match [/p][p]Stage 2 - Tournament bracket - Knock out tournament [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]We're releasing a new update for Battlesector. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Changes since 1.5.330[/p][p][/p][p]This patch is for PC platforms only, the issue that it fixes was not present on PlayStation or Xbox.[/p][p][/p][h2]General[/h2]

• [p]Fixed issue that was causing Assault Terminator Lightning Claws and Storm Shields to be rendered without textures[/p]

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[p]Players,

We wanted to inform you that the release of the upcoming Black Legion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has been delayed. The team is working hard to ensure the new content meets the level of quality you expect, and we appreciate your patience and support. We're sorry that the DLC won't be releasing this year as intended.

We’ll be sharing more details, updates, and a closer look at what’s coming during Slitherine Next, our live streaming event on December 9th. We hope you’ll join us as we reveal what's next for Battlesector.

Thank you for your understanding.[/p][p]
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[p]We're releasing a new update for Battlesector. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Changes since 1.5.328[/p][p][/p][h2]Orks[/h2]

• [p]Kustom Boosta-blasta[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue with Splash Damage, now splashes to one additional unit (was zero)[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue where Rivetin’ Dakka was unlocked incorrectly in crusade[/p]

• [p]Fixed issue for PlayStation and Xbox players where the second player in Hotseat was not able to change their army or use some UI elements[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where hovering units weren’t able to charge over the top of allies and low obstacles[/p]
• [p]Fixing some issues with initially unlocked techs not being shown as purchased in Tech Trees in Crusade mode (partial fix only)[/p]