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  • INQUISITION CONFIRMED — WARHAMMER 40,000: DARK HERESY DESCENDS JANUARY 28, 2027

    INQUISITION CONFIRMED — WARHAMMER 40,000: DARK HERESY DESCENDS JANUARY 28, 2027

    “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

    PlatformRelease
    Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store28 Jan 2027
    PlayStation 528 Jan 2027
    Xbox Series XS28 Jan 2027
    Nintendo Switch 2TBA

    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.

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  • Clues, Conspiracies & Conviction — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Unveils Its Deep Detective System!

    Clues, Conspiracies & Conviction — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Unveils Its Deep Detective System!

    Investigating heresy isn’t for the faint of heart — and now Owlcat Games has pulled back the curtain on exactly what that means. The studio has revealed a detailed new look at the investigation and detective system at the heart of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, their upcoming story-driven cRPG set in the grim darkness of the far future.

    This isn’t just another combat-heavy adventure — it’s a game where your sharpest weapon is your mind, and every truth you uncover comes with a heavy price.

    The Detective System — Your Greatest Weapon Isn’t a Bolter

    As an acolyte of the Inquisition, your primary mission is to root out corruption, heresy, and conspiracy across the Calixis Sector. To do that, you’ll step into a fully realised investigative framework built around discovery, deduction, and difficult decisions:

    • Scour every scene — examine locations, search for physical evidence, and spot details others would miss
    • Interrogate witnesses & suspects — parse conflicting testimonies, detect lies, and press for the truth — or what passes for it
    • Build your case — collect clues in your investigation journal, connect them together, and form hypotheses about what actually happened
    • Reconstruct events — piece together timelines, identify contradictions, and decide which version of the facts holds up
    • Face moral grey areas — there is rarely a single, clear answer. The game won’t tell you if you’re right — you must decide who to trust, who to accuse, and who to condemn

    The Burden of Authority

    Here’s where the weight of the Inquisition falls on you: you have the power to act — and you will. The system doesn’t just ask who did it — it asks what justice means:

    • You decide guilt — act on incomplete evidence, and you may condemn the innocent. The game will not intervene to stop you
    • Consequences unfold — the world reacts to your choices. Communities shift, relationships fracture, and trust changes based on who you name as heretic
    • Companions contribute — your team brings their own perspectives, observations, and moral stances to every case — and they won’t always agree
    • Skill matters — specific abilities shape what you can uncover and how you can navigate investigations; botch a critical check, and entire lines of inquiry may close forever

    Investigation requires a rare combination of sharp intellect, relentless curiosity, and — frankly — an iron stomach. The truths you uncover can be disturbing, the corruption runs deep, and the line between justice and tyranny is terrifyingly thin.

    Game Overview

    • Title: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
    • Developer & Publisher: Owlcat Games
    • Genre: Story-rich party-based cRPG
    • Setting: Calixis Sector — a grim, decaying region of the Imperium beset by threats from within and without
    • Features: Deep investigative system, morally complex choices, rebuilt turn-based combat with morale and body-part targeting, co-op support
    • Release: Coming soon — full details and platforms to be revealed

    What We Know

    You won’t just fight heresy — you’ll hunt it, expose it, and judge it. And in the Imperium, even the Inquisition doesn’t always have the luxury of certainty.

    We’ll bring you more on Dark Heresy — including release date, platforms, and deeper looks at the investigative system — right here as it arrives. Keep your eyes open, acolyte. The truth is waiting — but it may not be what you expect.

    Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy

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  • Ambition, Intrigue, Boredom — Lord Captain Aspyce Chorda Joins Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy!

    Ambition, Intrigue, Boredom — Lord Captain Aspyce Chorda Joins Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy!

    When boredom strikes, chaos follows — and the Calixis Sector is about to get a lot more interesting! Developer Owlcat Games has unveiled Lord Captain Aspyce Chorda, the latest companion character joining your warband in the upcoming cRPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — a legendary Rogue Trader who sticks around for one reason only: to cure her ennui.

    From the Koronus Expanse to Your Inquisitorial Party

    Aspyce Chorda isn’t your average ally. Born into a noble Scintillan dynasty, she carved her name across the lawless Koronus Expanse through ambition, treachery, and unmistakable ruthlessness. When the Great Rift trapped her far from home, she found herself on Scintilla — and soon found herself bored. Enter: your investigation.

    • Fearsome Reputation — Nobles fear her, naval officers respect her, and the Inquisition watches her every move with deep suspicion. Her lineage is noble; her methods are anything but
    • Boredom Is Her Motivation — Sophisticated entertainments no longer suffice. An Inquisitorial investigation offers fresh, unusual, and brutal distractions. She’s here because she wants to be — and she’ll leave the moment it stops being fun
    • Deadly Versatility — Expert with both ranged and melee weapons, she boosts party morale while striking fear into enemies. Her knowledge of xenos and social influence make her invaluable — if you can keep her interested

    The Great Rift, The Calixis Sector, And A Warband Like No Other

    Dark Heresy casts you not as a Rogue Trader, but as an Acolyte of the Inquisition — investigating heresy, uncovering conspiracies, and walking the razor’s edge between salvation and damnation. Chorda is just one of many distinctive companions joining your cause, each with their own voice, motives, and loyalties.

    The game is coming soon to Steam — wishlist now to be alerted when it arrives, and keep an eye on Owlcat Games for further reveals.

    She’s dangerous, she’s unpredictable, and she’s bored. Pray you don’t disappoint her.

    Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — The Emperor’s Will. Her amusement. Your peril.

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