Dark Heresy Release Date Announced

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Dark Heresy Release Date Announced

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Owlcat Games has revealed that its tactical role‑playing sequel Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on twenty‑eighth January, two thousand twenty‑seven for PC, PlayStation five and Xbox Series S/X. The game follows the groundwork laid by Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, which debuted a couple of years earlier and was praised for its massive narrative and tactical combat, though some performance issues were noted. Dark Heresy places players in the role of an Inquisitor hunting heretics, with many core systems overhauled. A beta featuring the first act is available to Founders edition owners, but it will close on the seventh January as the launch approaches.

Published 2026-11-09 19:42:43 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On May 23 2025 Owlcat announces Dark Heresy development.
On October 29 2026 Official teaser shows upcoming release.
On January 28 2027 Dark Heresy launches on multiple platforms.

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