Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s release date marks Owlcat Games’ second foray into the world of grimdark sci-fi cRPGs. Building on Rogue Trader’s sturdy foundations, this new title shifts its focus to one of the Imperium’s most secretive and feared organizations, letting us step into the shoes of an acolyte of the Inquisition.
Set against the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the mystery of the Tyrant Star, Dark Heresy gives us a closer look at how the Inquisition operates and, potentially, the compromises it accepts to safeguard the Imperium against internal and external threats.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Release Date
First unveiled during 2025’s Warhammer Skulls showcase, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s release date remains unknown for the time being. Developer Owlcat Games hasn’t even provided a broad release window for its upcoming cRPG, although we expect that to change at some point in the coming months.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release date: 2025 - 2026
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Gameplay
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s gameplay features the cRPG hallmarks expected from an Owlcat Games title, blending tactical turn-based battles with “choices that carry grave consequences.”
As an acolyte of the Inquisition, we “lead a warband of diverse companions in a desperate battle against heresy and corruption.”
These figures include a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan alongside xenos such as a bird-like Kroot mercenary, and more. The reveal trailer also gave us a glimpse at a potential Ogryn companion, although it’s unclear if he’s a permanent or temporary party member.
Dark Heresy’s intricate investigations aim to offer “an atmospheric dive into the brutality and mysticism of one of the Imperium’s most feared organizations,” launching with fully voiced dialogues.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Platforms and Price
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