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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Become an acolyte of the Inquisition in this grim dark, party-based, story-driven cRPG. Lead investigations, uncover grand conspiracies, master tactical combat, and wage a secret war against heresy. Make tough choices as a conduit of the God-Emperor’s will.

Coming Jan 28, 2027ESRB T
AdventureIndieRPGStrategyCharacter CustomizationChoices Matter
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Developer: Owlcat Games
Publisher: Owlcat Games
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
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About Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Community Goals: Wishlist Milestones

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

The God-Emperor calls you to act. Join other players in glorious community activity and help achieve awesome rewards for all!

We’re launching the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Wishlist Goals, a community-driven campaign where every milestone reached unlocks unique rewards for all players. From digital bonuses to awesome in-game content, each tier brings something new to discover.


About the Game

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Embrace the role of an Inquisitor in the grim darkness of the far future in a cRPG set in the rich Warhammer 40,000 universe. Start your service as an acolyte of the Inquisition: Investigate heresy, command a diverse warband, and shape the fate of the Calixis Sector in a story-rich experience where every decision has weight, justice is non-existent, and the line between salvation and damnation is razor-thin. Explore an in-depth depiction of the Inquisition as an organisation and the vast force it commands: its power, bureaucracy, and inner conflicts laid bare like never before. 

As an Inquisitor, you have one primary goal: to protect the Imperium, whether that be from the taint of xenos, the betrayal of heretics, or the scourge of mutants, by any means necessary. Be the conduit of the Emperor’s will in a place where all hope was lost decades ago, explore the mysteries of the maddening Tyrant Star, and overcome the worst horrors thrown at you by the Noctis Aeterna.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Your duty is to investigate heresy deep within the Calixis Sector. Your craft is to expose the hidden rot in places where no one else dares to look, to be the final defense of Humanity in the face of annihilation. Uncover nefarious plots, interrogate suspects, and piece together conspiracies in a deep investigative system. The only question is, how far are you willing to go on the path of damnation in the name of salvation?

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Every Inquisitorial warband is unique, and yours is no exception. Ranging from loyal Imperial subjects, such as a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan, to nefarious xenos, including an avian-like Kroot mercenary. Each and every one of them offers distinctive gameplay and a new perspective on the story with fully voiced dialogues.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Turn-based combat rewards careful planning and ruthless efficiency: target enemy weak points and keep each party member's morale high to gain the upper hand in every battle. Managing their individual morale effectively will maximise their combat potential. Complex yet elegant systems ensure deep interactivity, making every decision in combat impactful and every kill brutally satisfying.

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Game details

Developers
Owlcat Games
Publishers
Owlcat Games
Release date
Jan 28, 2027
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Character Customization, Choices Matter, Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, CRPG, Dark Fantasy, Romance, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Class-Based, Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy RPG, Atmospheric, Party-Based RPG, Isometric, Detective
Modes
Single-player, Multiplayer, Online co-op
Steam features
Family Sharing
Themes
Fantasy, Science fiction, Warfare
Camera
Isometric
Series
Warhammer 40,000
Engine
Unity

Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishSupportedSupportedSupported
RussianSupportedNot supportedSupported
FrenchSupportedNot supportedSupported
GermanSupportedNot supportedSupported
Spanish (Spain)SupportedNot supportedSupported
Simplified ChineseSupportedNot supportedSupported
System requirements

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Ratings

Age rating

ESRB T

Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco

About ESRB ratings

Steam Deck & Linux

ProtonDB: Early reports: Platinum (3 reports) See reports

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Planned release date: Jan 28, 2027

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