Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy gets locked in for January 2027 launch

Owlcat Games has finally put a date on the calendar for its next big Warhammer 40K adventure. The studio announced that the tactical RPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will officially launch on January 28, 2027, according to reports from GameSpot and Eurogamer.

The game is a direct follow-up to Owlcat's previous CRPG, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. This time, players will step into the boots of an Inquisitor, tasked with hunting down heretics and purging worlds of dark influences. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Eurogamer notes that a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be provided at a later time. A beta for the game, which includes the complete first act, is currently accessible for those who purchase a Founders Edition. That beta period is set to end on January 7, 2027, as the developer prepares for the full launch.

PC Gamer reports that the studio is also juggling development on a separate project: a sci-fi shooter RPG based on The Expanse license, which has recruited former Dragon Age writer David Gaider. Meanwhile, the final DLC for Rogue Trader, titled Processional of the Damned, is scheduled for release on December 8 of this year.