Warhammer 40,000: Darktide News

Warhammer 40K: Darktide's new trailer teases hero abilities

The Warhammer 40K: Darktide release date is now just a couple short months away, and Fatshark has opened up pre-orders for two editions of the upcoming co-op game, set in the hive city of Tertium. To mark the occasion, there's a brand new trailer out now for Darktide that debuted during the Warhammer Skulls stream June 1.

The new trailer, called 'Rejects Will Rise,' provides some all-new details about Darktide's backstory and setting. The clip begins with a train hurtling along elevated tracks toward the undercity, all of its cars belching toxic green smoke. The smoke poisons anyone who breathes it in, changing them to zombified servants of Chaos and threatening to consume the entire city.

That's where our noble band of heroes comes in, except in Darktide, they're not really heroes - as frequent Warhammer novelist and Darktide co-writer Dan Abnett explained to us, Darktide's heroes are all convicts with nothing left to lose, and who absolutely must learn to rely on each other if they're ever going to survive.

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide trailer has little respect for the scum saving the world

At today's Warhammer Skulls event, we got treated to a new Warhammer 40,000: Darktide trailer. Darktide is the new game from Vermintide series developer Fatshark; a four-player co-op affair in the same vein.

The game's September release date was affirmed in today's trailer, which also kicked off pre-orders across Steam, as well as the Windows and Xbox Stores.

The trailer doesn't show much gameplay, but it does offer a little bit of the narrative setup that brought the convicts we'll be playing as together. The people who make up the squad are the last hope for the city of Tertium in the face of Chaos.

The week-long Warhammer Skulls event has kicked off with an avalanche of announcements. Leading the pack are three new games: CRPG Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, digital card game Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef, the 2D action platformer, also got a release date. It’ll be out on the 20th of October.

Rejects Will Rise

Today is a big day in the world of Darktide - we’ve got several exciting things happening, and this is just the beginning. Let’s get into the meat of it, shall we?

DARKTIDE @ SKULLS 2022

Another year, another Skulls! We’re thrilled to share that we are once again attending this virtual festival packed full of grim and dark goodness. This year, Darktide is participating with a world premiere of our ‘Rejects Will Rise’ trailer.

Get a taste of the dangers that await you in Tertium Hive below:

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PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE

As of today, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available for pre-order on Steam, Windows Store and Xbox Store (Xbox Series X/S). The game is available for pre-order in two editions: Standard Edition ($39,99) and Imperial Edition ($59,99).

Early birds will receive the following bonus items with their pre-orders of the Standard Edition & Imperial Edition, at no extra cost:

The Atoman Star Weapon Trinket: A cosmetic weapon trinket awarded to those who answered in the hour of Atoma’s need.
Vanguard of the Imperium Portrait Frame: A cosmetic portrait frame reserved for those first to enter the fray, and last to leave it.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Standard Edition ($39,99):

Base Game

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Imperial Edition ($59,99):

Base Game
Loyalist Pack: Purge heresy in style with these 4 unique class outfits, 8 weapon skin patterns, one headgear as well as an Ogryn body tattoo.
Mortis Veteran Portrait Frame: A cosmetic portrait frame used to pay tribute to the fallen defenders of Tertium Hive.
Caducades Backpack: A cosmetic backpack for human characters. Scavenged from the fallen troops of Cadia, this backpack has been repurposed to serve those still alive and fighting.
2500 Aquilas (premium currency)

JESPER KYD RETURNS

In addition to today’s news, we’re also excited to announce BAFTA award-winning Jesper Kyd as the composer of Darktide’s official soundtrack. As some of you may know, this is not our first collaboration with Jesper - he’s also responsible for composing the iconic soundtracks of Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide and Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

If you’re itching to get a sample of the official soundtrack of Darktide, you’re in luck! It just so happens that the Rejects Will Rise trailer was scored by Jesper Kyd as well. We hope you like it as much as we do and that you stay tuned for the soundtrack reveal in the near future.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

When is Darktide coming out?
September 13th, 2022.

What platforms can I play Darktide on?
The game will be available on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series S|X.

Which digital stores is Darktide available on?
Darktide will be available on Steam and Microsoft Windows Store, as well as the Xbox Store.

The Imperial Edition contains ‘Aquilas’, a premium currency. Does this mean there will be microtransactions in Darktide?
Aquilas are a premium currency that can be used to purchase premium cosmetic items in the in-game store.

Wait… I have to buy all cosmetics?
Nope. The in-game store will not be the only way for players to attain cosmetics. Players will also be able to earn some cosmetics through in-game milestones, such as progressing through certain points of the story.

Will you only sell cosmetics in the in-game store?
We will focus on cosmetics at launch - but we also are open to other offerings and will look to players feedback to evolve that over time. For example, Vermintide 2 players were happy with the Forgotten Relics weapon pack introduced alongside an entirely free Game Mode. This is not something we currently plan for in Darktide, but we don’t want to limit ourselves, either.

I don’t know much about WH40K - what should I check out or read up on?
There are some great reads to get you familiar with the human perspective in Warhammer 40,000 -- we recommend the books of Dan Abnett (the ‘Gaunt's Ghosts’ series and ‘Eisenhorn’ series in particular).

Warhammer40000.com is another great resource as well as the core tabletop books.

We hope you’re strapped in, Rejects, because you’re in for a ride. Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing much more in-depth information and news about the game. To ensure you stay up to date, don’t forget to follow us on our social media, hop into Discord, and sign up for our newsletter.

Until next time!

The Darktide Team

Warhammer 40K: Darktide release date confirmed

Developer Fatshark has unveiled the release date for their upcoming co-op game Warhammer 40K: Darktide. The four-player co-op shooter, which follows in the footsteps of Fatshark's successful Warhammer: Vermintide series, will be arriving on PC and Xbox Series consoles on September 13.

Originally scheduled to release in 2021, Darktide was previously pushed back to spring 2022 due to the challenges of developing while working from home. In addition to the newly-announced September 13 release date, Fatshark has also put out a behind-the-scenes video on the game's Steam store page showing off some of the work the team have been doing during its development.

Warhammer 40K: Darktide looks to be a natural successor to Vermintide, adopting the intense co-op action of those titles to the futuristic setting of 40K, with a blend of melee and ranged combat against the gruesome hordes of the 40K universe across a wealth of grimy, industrial environments. Players start as a prisoner who goes on to be recruited by the Inquisition, and must then go on missions to gain their trust.