Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on January 28, 2027, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Owlcat Games has announced. The studio’s follow-up to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is also coming to Switch 2, but that version will arrive later.
PC players can get the game through Steam, the Epic Games Store, or GOG. Owlcat will share more details about the Switch 2 version at a later date.
Beta access ends before launch
Owlcat is winding down pre-release access as it prepares the game for release. Founder’s Pack buyers have two deadlines to keep in mind:
- Founder’s Packs: Available through the studio’s website until early January.
- Beta access: Open to all founders, includes the complete first act, and closes on January 7, 2027.
The beta remains a work-in-progress version, giving founders an early look at combat, decision-making, and the investigation systems.
Investigating the Calixis Sector
Dark Heresy is a party-based CRPG set in the Calixis Sector. Players begin as low-ranking acolytes in the Inquisition, assembling a war band to investigate crimes, conspiracies, and heresy.
Investigations involve finding clues and analyzing evidence before deciding how to handle a case. Owlcat says those decisions carry consequences, including the choice to pursue the truth at any cost or sacrifice innocents for personal benefit.
Evidence guides the Inquisition
Companions contribute distinct skills to turn-based tactical battles and give advice during investigations. The recruitable cast includes the psyker Saro, Catachan fighter Haymar, and Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr, each bringing their own motivations to the group.
Dark Heresy also expands Rogue Trader’s morale system by giving each character individual morale. Their morale can help or hurt their performance in combat.
