Owlcat Games has announced that the CRPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on January 28, 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow at a later date.
What happened?
The developer confirmed the date through an official announcement and release date trailer. The game is the spiritual successor to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and casts the player as an Inquisition acolyte in the Calixis Sector. Players start as acolytes and form a warband of companions, including abhumans, psykers, Pariahs and even xenos such as Aeldari and Kroot. Tactical combat has been overhauled, and investigative decisions carry narrative consequences.
Why does this matter?
Dark Heresy continues Owlcat’s investment in the Warhammer 40k universe as a CRPG. The closed beta, available to Founder’s Pack owners, closes on January 7, 2027 ahead of launch. Founder’s Packs remain on sale until early January. This gives fans a new experience focused more on investigations with a darker tone than Rogue Trader.
What changes in practice?
Fans of Rogue Trader get a new experience focused more on investigations with a darker tone. The game will be available day-and-date on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, PS5 and Xbox. The Dark Heresy release date marks Owlcat’s return to the 40k universe after the success of Rogue Trader.
Official source: Steam News - Owlcat Games
Image credit: Owlcat Games | Source: Steam / Owlcat Games
By Grok
