Warhammer Day has brought a deadly revelation — Dotemu and developer Old Skull Games have unveiled the official story trailer for Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, casting a spotlight on the grim, blood-soaked quest of Vihneek: a powerless Skaven prisoner determined to carve his way into legend as the ultimate Deathmaster assassin.
Arriving 2027 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this self-contained single-player adventure draws inspiration from the greatest 2D action platformers and stealth classics — and the shadows have never felt more alive.
From Chains to Contracts — Vihneek’s Dark Ascent
The trailer introduces Vihneek, a downtrodden Skaven prisoner with nothing but a burning obsession: to rise through the ranks and become the most feared Deathmaster in Clan Eshin history. Freed — and immediately pressed into service — by the cunning assassin Skiteek, Vihneek is thrust into a world of lethal contracts, backstabbing rivals, and a crumbling underground realm where every strike must count.
- Every kill advances his standing — eliminate targets, climb the hierarchy, earn the title he craves
- A clan rotting from within — betrayal festers at every level; trust no one, strike without hesitation
- The threat never lets up — hostile clans and encroaching corruption close in from all sides
- Will to power — Vihneek is small, weak, and alone… but his hunger is unmatched
Sneak. Strike. Survive — Gameplay That Rewards Shadows
Deathmaster blends fluid 2D platforming with tense, rewarding stealth — capturing the essence of classics while carving its own brutal path:
- Skulk unseen — lurk in darkness, slip past patrols, and use every shadow as a weapon
- Set deadly traps — turn the environment against foes and thin their ranks silently
- Brutal executions — close in, strike fast, and vanish before the body hits the ground
- Grim, decaying world — navigate a subterranean labyrinth of rot, paranoia, and crumbling splendour
“Escape, Kill, Ascend and Become a Deathmaster” — that is the path laid before him.
About the Team
| Publisher | Dotemu — celebrated curators of timeless experiences including Absolum and Marvel Cosmic Invasion |
| Developer | Old Skull Games — Lyon-based independent studio dedicated to polished, atmospheric adventures |
| Release | 2027 — PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X |
| Vision | A fresh, gritty take on Skaven — their first leading role in an Age of Sigmar standalone game |
The Hunt Begins in 2027
The story trailer is live now — witness Vihneek’s first steps from prisoner to predator, and see the shadows of the Skaven underworld in motion. Whether you’re a lifelong Warhammer fan or just love a sharp, stealth-driven platformer, Deathmaster promises one thing above all: in the dark, the smallest rat can bite deepest.
May the Horned Rat be pleased.
Find out more here: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster
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