“In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war — but where the war is hidden, there is the Inquisition.”

Owlcat Games — the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and the critically acclaimed Pathfinder series — has officially revealed the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. The Emperor’s judgement arrives 28 January 2027, landing simultaneously on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for a later date.

SERVE THE INQUISITION — THE MISSION

You are no longer a Rogue Trader carving an empire from the void. You are an Acolyte of the Inquisition — hand-picked to root out corruption, heresy, and xenos treachery within the Calixis Sector, a region rotting from within and haunted by the enigmatic Tyrant Star. Your Inquisitor grants you authority without limit — but also places upon you a burden without end.

This is not a game of open conquest. It is a game of investigation, consequence, and moral ruin:

• Uncover conspiracies buried deep within the sector’s institutions
• Interrogate suspects, sift through evidence, and decide who lives, who dies, and who is broken to serve the greater good
• Lead a diverse warband — from loyal Guardsmen to rogue psykers and even xenos allies — each with their own voice, agenda, and secrets
• Face impossible choices where justice is a luxury and the line between salvation and damnation is thinner than a monofilament wire

TACTICS, LOYALTY, AND FIREPOWER — COMBAT & PROGRESSION

Building on the foundation that made Rogue Trader a hit, Dark Heresy refines and deepens turn-based tactical combat:

• Morale systems — keep your squad focused and determined to unlock combat bonuses and coordinated strikes
• Targeted vulnerabilities — study foes, identify weak points, and dismantle them with precision
• Deep party customisation — shape your team’s skills, gear, and relationships. Trust is your most fragile resource
• Choices truly matter — decisions ripple across the sector, altering alliances, closing paths, and reshaping the story in ways that may not become clear until hours later

The investigative gameplay is equally central: scour crime scenes, track leads across planets, and determine when to bargain — and when to unleash the full might of the Inquisition.

A WORLD OF SHADOWS — THE CALIXIS SECTOR AWAITS

Owlcat Games presents one of the most detailed depictions of the Inquisition ever committed to the medium:

• Explore the bureaucracy, politics, and internal rivalries of the Imperium’s most feared organisation
• Confront the Noctis Aeterna — a creeping darkness that has swallowed whole sectors
• Uncover the truth behind the Tyrant Star — a celestial anomaly that drives worlds to madness
• Experience a mature, unflinching narrative: themes of sacrifice, corruption, and the cost of purity are woven into every thread

WISHLIST GOALS — COMMUNITY REWARDS UNLOCKED

To mark the release date reveal, Owlcat has launched a Community Wishlist Goals campaign: as the game climbs Steam’s wishlist rankings, all players will unlock exclusive rewards — from digital artbooks and soundtrack tracks to in-game items and companion skins. Every wishlist brings the community closer to the next tier.

Founder’s Packs are also available now, granting immediate access to the ongoing beta (concluding 7 January 2027) alongside premium content and early perks.

PLATFORMS & SPECS

Platform	Release
Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store	28 Jan 2027
PlayStation 5	28 Jan 2027
Xbox Series X	S	28 Jan 2027
Nintendo Switch 2	TBA

Recommended specs:

• Windows 10
• Intel Core i5-12600 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
• 16 GB RAM
• GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT
• 40 GB storage

Languages supported: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese.

THE EMPEROR PROTECTS — BUT HE EXPECTS YOU TO ACT

From the team that redefined what a Warhammer cRPG can be, Dark Heresy promises to be the studio’s most personal, morally complex, and tense experience yet. You won’t just fight battles — you’ll decide who deserves to be fought.

The Calixis Sector is waiting. Heresy festers in the shadows. And the Inquisition does not tolerate delay.

Draw your weapon. Sharpen your mind. The Emperor’s will be done.

Find out more here: Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy

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