Several announcements have been made regarding the Warhammer franchise. Here’s a summary.

First, Complex Games and Frontier Foundry revealed Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, the sequel to Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. In this brutal, turn-based tactical RPG, command the Imperium’s most elite alien-hunters. As an Inquisitor of the Deathwatch, you will shape the fate of a sector under siege from Genestealer Hivecults, Orks, T’au, and the forces of Chaos through the squads you build and the decisions you make. This new chapter builds upon the critically acclaimed first game and is a direct sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. Broader class identity, new squad customization and composition, and a wider variety of missions and units create deeper tactical choices. New vehicles, such as the towering Redemptor Dreadnought, the agile Scout Sentinel, and the battle-hardened Leman Russ tank, offer more ways to deliver the Emperor’s will with devastating force.

Recruit and customize elite specialists from across the Imperium. Combine classes, weapons, abilities, and unique chapters to forge squads tailored to each mission. Combat demands discipline. Positioning, timing, squad synergy, and environmental hazards determine the flow of combat. Use terrain as a weapon and outmaneuver threats with disciplined, deliberate execution. Fight across war-torn worlds in the Tyrian expanse against seven distinctive enemy factions. Each force has unique behaviors, battlefield pressures, and tactical demands. You and your team must adapt or perish. Commanders seeking pure combat focus will enjoy the new Skirmish Mode, which offers standalone battles. Configure your Kill Team, test new squad compositions, experiment with different tactics, and take on select factions in these new encounters. Whether you are refining your strategy or pushing the limits, Skirmish Mode gives you total control.

Old Skull Games and Dotemu have announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new 2D action platformer. Play as a cunning and vicious Skaven Assassin in this refreshing yet gritty take on the genre. Skulk through this engaging story. Reclaim the art of stealth. Delve into a grimy, unstable world and narrative. Escape, kill, ascend, and become a Deathmaster.

King Art Games and Deep Silver have announced the release date for the tactical game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. Purchasing the Commander Edition allows you to start playing three days early and receive the digital soundtrack. You will also get the paid DLCs (The Blood Ravens Story Prologue and Aftermath) to be released later.

Return to the roots of the real-time strategy series with deeply satisfying gameplay. Take command of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus, who are making their series debut. Engage in over 70 epic campaign missions, as well as replayable Last Stand, Skirmish, and multiplayer modes. Take charge of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions: the Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus, who are making their Dawn of War debut. Each faction provides total control of a unique set of commanders, units, buildings, and gameplay mechanics, altering the feel and flow of Warhammer 40,000‘s brutal, endless warfare.

Legendary Black Library author John French co-wrote the epic story of Dawn of War IV, the biggest Dawn of War saga to date. In solo or co-op mode, players can command each faction through its own dedicated campaign, with over 70 missions in total, supported by spectacular CGI intros and fully animated cutscenes. The series returns to its roots with classic Dawn of War gameplay and a combat system designed to bring the bloodthirsty combat of Warhammer 40,000 to life like never before. Grow your force, build your base of operations, and specialize your squads. Savor the expanded Sync Kill system, which delivers an unprecedented level of detail in melee combat.

Enjoy a collection of endlessly replayable game modes, including the fan-favorite Last Stand. Engage in highly configurable AI battles in Skirmish mode or challenge players worldwide in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 multiplayer modes. Use the Painter tool to stamp your unique personality on your fighting forces wherever you’re waging war, or use existing factions from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch is coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The release date is unknown. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is scheduled for release sometime in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV is set to release on September 17 for PC, with the Commander Edition available starting September 14. What about the free game? Warhammer 40K: Gladius – Relics of War is available to add to your Steam account until 6 p.m. on May 28, and it will remain there if you add it.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV

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