Warhammer 40,000: Darktide News

It wouldn’t be a Warhammer Skulls showcase without some news from Fatshark, the developer behind the beloved Darktide and Vermintide games. Today, the studio delivered a few reveals for both Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Vermintide 2.

The next Darktide update has been named and given a release date. We also know a lot more about what to expect - there’s even something you can play right now.

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Today, during Warhammer Skulls 2024, we teased Secrets of the Machine God, the new free update coming to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. We also launched Darktide’s first in-game event Hestia’s Decollation Crusade.

Watch the Secrets of the Machine God Teaser Trailer on YouTube

[h2]Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Secrets of the Machine God[/h2]
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide releases its next update on June 25, 2024, on PC and Xbox Series X|S. This new update features (but is not limited to):*

• New Mission: explore a derelict Mechanicus research station in Atelium Foundryplex Omega V.
  
• New Weapons: introducing the iconic Bolt Pistol, Ogryn’s first two-handed weapons, the Pickaxes, Shockmauls and a new double-barrelled Shotgun.
  

* We are still working on the itemization part of the update as mentioned in the Vision Statement. We are currently in testing and we are working on a dev blog to share with everyone.

[h2]Hestia’s Decollation Crusade[/h2]
Live now until the end of Skulls on 30 May, players are tasked with destroying the heads of swarms of heretics and gain in-game currencies (ordo dockets, plasteel and diamantine).

[h2]Return of Rogue Trader and Death Korps of Krieg for Skulls 2024[/h2]
For one week only (until the end of Skulls), the Rogue Trader and Death Korps of Krieg sets are available in Commodore’s Vestures.

[h2]The Tide Collection Bundle on Steam [/h2]
Another way we’re celebrating Warhammer Skulls 2024 is by introducing The Tide Collection Bundle on Steam (ft. Vermintide + Vermintide 2 + Darktide).

Nothing raises morale better than firm decisive action, followed by a well-rewarded victory. In honour of the celebration of Severance Day, where Saint Messelina beheaded the corrupt rulers of one of Branx's moons, Hestia has called for a Decollation Crusade.

Like the beatific Messelina Gloriana, we shall smite our enemies this day. Their decapitation shall redeem their souls and serve as tribute to our great Saint.

[h2]Hestia’s Decollation Crusade[/h2]

Nothing raises morale better than firm decisive action, followed by a well-rewarded victory. In honour of the celebration of Severance Day, where Saint Messelina beheaded the corrupt rulers of one of Branx’s moons, Hestia has called for a Decollation Crusade.

Like the beatific Messelina Gloriana, we shall smite our enemies this day. Their decapitation shall redeem their souls and serve as tribute to our great Saint.

Live now until 30 May 12:00 UTC / 14:00 CEST.

[h3]Additional Bug fixes[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where the shape of the back on the Veteran “Krieg Greatcoat MKI” Veteran upper body cosmetic would stand out at an angle.
• Fixed an issue where the colour had changed on the Psyker “Praesimiagoria Mk IC Rebreather” head gear cosmetic.

Dev note: This change was unintentional and occurred due to a fix to address texturing issues. We have now made another fix on this item to ensure the colour remains as previously was, while still fixing the issue.

• Fixed an issue where small parts of the character would be see-through from certain angles on the Zealot “Street-Dweller’s Battle Garb” and “Penitent’s Battle Garb” upper body cosmetics.
• Fixed text issues with multiple cosmetic items:
  • “Infiltrator’s Tactical Fatigues” - Veteran lower body
  • “Brute’s Battle Armour (XXXXXL)” - Ogryn upper body
  • “Farstrider Witch’s Service Raiment” - Psyker lower body
  • “Pious Indoctrinator’s Vestments” - Zealot upper body
  • “Kriegerhelm with MK VI Zelt Rebreather” - Veteran headgear
  • “Aetus MK II Flak Helmet - Gloamus Camo” - Veteran headgear.
• Fixed some clipping issues on the following items:
  • Veteran “Armoured Combat Vest” upper body cosmetic
  • Ogryn “Scavenged Augmetic Mask” headgear cosmetic
  • Veteran “Chasm Railer Goggles” headgear cosmetic.

Edit: Please stay tuned for more from us today during the Warhammer Skulls 2024 live stream (www.twitch.tv/warhammer) from 18:00 CET. We’ll be sharing more after the stream!

Hotfix #38 (1.3.3) is now live on Steam. It will shortly be live on our other platforms, too.

• Resolved stutter and performance issues caused as a result of the Shader Cache not building correctly upon the launch of the game.

Dev Note: Essentially, the engine wasn’t able to compile the shaders in advance for players due to an invalid cache, so it caused stuttering as the cache rebuilt itself in-game.

• Fixed an issue where the audio would suddenly cut out for brief amounts of time.
• Ius Mk III Shredder Autopistol accidentally had the wrong set of animations playing in first-person for some actions. It has now been changed to play the correct original animations again.
• Fixed instances where the Martyr’s skulls in Enclavum Baross and Relay Station TRS-150 were already accessible before completing the puzzle.
• Fixed typo in the Veteran ‘Weapons Specialist’ keystone description.
• Fixed an issue where the pipes of the Psyker “Mk VI PT-38 Jump Suit” upper body cosmetic would move on their own.
• Fixed an issue where parts of the leg brace on the Psyker “Illissi Mk Vf Psykana Garb” upper body cosmetic had the wrong colour applied to it.
• Fixed an issue where the Zealot “Suppliant’s Hood” headgear cosmetic would sometimes get deformed.
• Fixed clipping issues on the Zealot “Catechist’s Vestments” upper body cosmetic.
• Fixed an issue where some beards would clip through the Zealot “Hive Scum Hood (Black)” headgear cosmetic.
• Fixed an issue where some beards would clip through the Zealot “Chemsafe Rebreather (Worn Plasteel)” headgear cosmetic.
• Fixed clipping issues on the Zealot “Radical’s Temple Mask (Red)” headgear cosmetic.