Warhammer 40,000: Darktide News

Warhammer 40k Darktide's Grim Protocols update offers a tough endgame test

Following the success of Space Marine 2, my personal pick of the best co-op Warhammer 40k games is getting a new game mode very soon. Grimdark co-op FPS Warhammer 40k Darktide lets you blast through the hordes of Chaos in a 40k spin on the beloved Left 4 Dead style formula that developer Fatshark honed with Vermintide 2. Free update Grim Protocols arrives at the start of December, and introduces even more ways to do that with a brand-new game mode, another mission to tackle, and a range of additional weapons to help you get up-close and personal.

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Announcing Grim Protocols - Free Update Releasing 3 December

(Note: due to a technical issue stemming from formatting, we are reposting the announcement for Grim Protocols - click the cover above to watch our Narrative Trailer🙏)

Hey Everyone,

We’ve been cooking for you. We’re ready to announce our next major update, Grim Protocols. It will be released on 3 December on all platforms.

This update will include:

New Game Mode - Havoc: Think you’ve mastered the threat over Tertium? Think again. Havoc is a new end-game experience that will test the resolve of the most seasoned operative. Be ready to face daunting challenges and earn new cosmetic rewards. We’ve posted an initial dev blog about this, and we’re working on finishing the Q&A post to follow.
New Mission - Dark Communion: Return to the Carnival and explore its darkest corners. Steel yourself as you face hordes of cultists who will stop at nothing to achieve their Dark Communion. We are working on a dev blog for this.
Three New Weapon Families: Tear through waves of enemies by wielding the destructive might of the Two-Handed Force and Power Swords, and the Ogryn Heavy Stubber. We are working on a dev blog for this…but here is a sneak peek:

Two-Handed Power Sword (2 Marks) - Zealot: A massive, high-damage melee weapon with wide, sweeping attacks.

Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade
Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade

Two-Handed Power Sword - Unique Features:

Heat Activation Mechanic: Generates a heat gauge, building over time. Reaching the limit locks activation briefly (overheat mechanic).
Special Attack: Sprinting Heavy stab attack for unique engagement tactics.

Two-Handed Force Sword (2 Marks) - Psyker: A finesse-oriented weapon combining melee and psychic powers.

Covenant Mk VI Blaze Force Greatsword
Covenant Mk VIII Blaze Force Greatsword

Two-Handed Force Sword - Unique Features:

Force Cleave: Special attack releases a psychic cleave with scaling based on charge power (three stages).
Smooth Flow: Psyker’s psi-assisted techniques make the weapon feel lighter and more agile.

Heavy Stubber (3 Marks) - Ogryn: A heavy, precision-support firearm for Ogryns, blending suppressive fire with marksman capabilities that will keep the darkness at bay.

Krourk Mk IIa Heavy Stubber
Gorgonum Mk IIIa Heavy Stubber
Achlys Mk II Heavy Stubber

Heavy Stubber - Unique Features:
Primary Fire: Heavy, slow automatic fire for suppressive roles.
Alt Fire: A more precise, single-shot mode for longer-range accuracy.
Flashlight: Included to assist in low-light environments.

Anniversary Special Event: To celebrate the second anniversary of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the game will host an event that will reward players with a unique weapon trinket.
And more: Including the expansion of the Penance progression track with new challenges and rewards, as well as quality of life improvements such as an extension of the Party Finder feature and idle animations to Stances.

Here are some complementary screenshots of the Two-Handed Force and Power Swords as well as a glimpse into Dark Communion.

We look forward to sharing more about this update with players in the coming few weeks. We’re finishing up dev blogs on the new weapons, the new mission Dark Communion, and more. Stay tuned!

– The Darktide Team

Special Live Event - The Grandfather's Gifts

New In-Game Event: The Grandfather’s Gifts

The Lord of Decay has blessed his most beloved followers with hideous tentacles. So imbued are they with his foul pestilence that they explode when shot.

Dispatch them at close quarters to avoid this.

Complete missions featuring the blessed enemies to progress and collect rewards. This condition will only be available during the event and it will appear on both the Standard and Auric mission terminals. Look out for missions with the “Mutated Horrors” condition.

This event will start on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The rewards will be Ordo dockets, Plasteel and Diamantine. Those who complete the last tier of the event will receive a new Portrait Frame. (Dev Note: Be aware the frame might not show up immediately in players’ inventories after receiving the notification. Players may need to re-log, or at least leave and re-enter the Mourningstar.)

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide finally comes to PS5 this December, and it's going to be PS5 Pro Enhanced

PlayStation players have waited long enough for this one, but it’s finally becoming a reality. Fatshark announced this week that Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is officially coming to PS5 on December 3.

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