Even as Warhammer: Vermintide 2 continues to get updates, Swedish developer Fatshark is preparing their next big game. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a co-op focused first-person action/shooting game set in the sci-fi branch of the Warhammer universe. Preorders are now open for the upcoming Xbox and PC game, and a new trailer lets gamers know what dark tidings the game has in store for them.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be available in two editions for Xbox Series S|X, Steam, and the Windows Store.
Preorder bonuses for the standard edition of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide ($39.99) include:
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.As for the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Imperial Edition ($59.99), the game will come with:
Base Game Loyalist Pack: Purge heresy in style with these 4 unique class outfits, 8 weapon skin patterns, one headgear, and 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) 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 is a multiplayer-focused game in which players complete challenging missions while battling hordes of enemies in a far-future sci-fi setting. It will support 4-player online co-op when it arrives on Xbox Series S|X and Windows Store, and Steam on Tuesday, September 13 of this year.
In other Warhammer 40,000 news, GOG is currently giving away the following for free:
A classic Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate strategy game
A Warhammer: Mark of Chaos – The Collected Concept Art album in PDF
A batch of cool Warhammer Skulls and Necromunda: Hired Gun wallpapers
A download of “Reap & Sow”, an adventure for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound in PDF, and a discount code on Warhammer rulebooks at Cubicle 7
A discount code for the official Warhammer sticker and card collection from Panini
A discount code for the Warhammer collection in the Koyo Store
A discount code for Warhammer Art
A discount code for Warhammer merch
Who doesn't love adding free games to their GOG collections?