The Emperor has spoken, and the Inquisition is finally preparing to take up arms. Owlcat Games has officially announced the release date for its highly anticipated cRPG, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, which will launch on January 28th, 2027.
Players will be able to experience the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC release will be available through Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store, while a Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned, although its release date has yet to be confirmed.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Release Date Trailer
The newly released trailer gives players another look at the dark world awaiting them, as the Inquisition prepares to investigate heresy, corruption and the growing influence of the Archenemy.
Become an Inquisitor in the Grim Darkness of the 41st Millennium
Set within the Calixis Sector, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy takes players into a world filled with conspiracies, cults, corruption and dangerous secrets. From the filthy slums beneath the Imperium to the glittering spires of its elite, heresy is spreading, and it is up to the Inquisition to root it out.
Players begin their journey as lowly acolytes, gradually assembling a warband of unusual companions, zealots and outcasts. Recruitment choices include abhumans such as Cogg, dangerous psykers like Saro, Pariahs such as Discordance and even xenos characters, including the Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr and the flesh-eating Kroot Ra’akhti.
There will also be more familiar human companions to recruit, including the Catachan fighter Haymar, Rogue Trader Chorda and the mysterious Touma, each bringing their own motivations and agendas to the Inquisition.
Tactical Combat and Decisions That Matter
Companions aren’t simply there to fill out the party. Each character brings unique skills that can prove invaluable during revamped tactical combat encounters, as well as offering advice and assistance during investigations.
Players will have considerable freedom in deciding how to approach their duties. Whether they pursue the truth regardless of the consequences or sacrifice innocent lives to achieve their objectives, every decision carries weight.
In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, there are rarely easy answers, and even the best intentions can have unintended consequences.
Founder’s Packs and Beta Access
For those who don’t want to wait until launch, Founder’s Packs for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy remain available to purchase through the official website until the beginning of January 2027.
The current Beta is also available to all founders, although players should be aware that it is scheduled to close on January 7th, 2027, ahead of the full release.
With Owlcat Games bringing another ambitious cRPG into the Warhammer 40,000 universe, January 2027 is shaping up to be an interesting time for fans of the franchise.
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