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The game's story, written by author [[Dan Abnett]], will focus on a squad of Inquisitorial Agents investigating a potential [[Chaos (Warhammer)|Chaos]] infiltration in the Hive City of Tertium on the industrial planet of Atoma Prime.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Crush Chaos in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide this September |website=[[PC Gamer]] |date=31 March 2022 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/crush-chaos-in-warhammer-40000-darktide-in-september/ |access-date=31 March 2022|last1=Updated |first1=Fraser Brown Last }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tolbert|first=Samuel|date=July 31, 2020|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/warhammer-40000-darktide|title=Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for Xbox Series X and PC — Everything you need to know|publisher=Windows Central|access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>
The game's story, written by author [[Dan Abnett]], will focus on a squad of Inquisitorial Agents investigating a potential [[Chaos (Warhammer)|Chaos]] infiltration in the Hive City of Tertium on the industrial planet of Atoma Prime.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Crush Chaos in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide this September |website=[[PC Gamer]] |date=31 March 2022 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/crush-chaos-in-warhammer-40000-darktide-in-september/ |access-date=31 March 2022|last1=Updated |first1=Fraser Brown Last }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tolbert|first=Samuel|date=July 31, 2020|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/warhammer-40000-darktide|title=Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for Xbox Series X and PC — Everything you need to know|publisher=Windows Central|access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref>


The player character Operative begins the story detained aboard the prison transport ''Tancred Bastion'' for a crime determined during player creation. During transport the ''Tancred Bastion'' is suddenly swarmed and overwhelmed by followers of the Chaos god Nurgle. The player rescues Explicator Zola and the two successfully evacuate the ship. Zola agrees to spare the player from the death penalty by conscripting them to the Inquisition. From their base aboard the ship ''Mourningstar'', the Inquisition deploys the Operative to different sectors within Tertium to research and suppress the Nurgle infestation and cult.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
The player character Operative begins the story detained aboard the prison transport ''Tancred Bastion'' for a crime determined during player creation. During transport the ''Tancred Bastion'' is suddenly swarmed and overwhelmed by followers of the Chaos god Nurgle. The player rescues Explicator Zola and the two successfully evacuate the ship. Zola agrees to spare the player from the death penalty by conscripting them to the Inquisition. From their base aboard the ship ''Mourningstar'', the Inquisition deploys the Operative to different sectors within Tertium to research and suppress the Nurgle infestation and cult.


The plot is set to evolve over time in a manner that parallels a [[Games as a service|live service]],<ref name=":1" /> continuing to develop on a weekly basis and following a set meta narrative.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Warhammer 40K Darktide takes the Destiny 2 approach to its campaign |url=https://www.theloadout.com/warhammer-darktide/campaign-destiny-2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=The Loadout |language=en-GB}}</ref>
The plot is set to evolve over time in a manner that parallels a [[Games as a service|live service]],<ref name=":1" /> continuing to develop on a weekly basis and following a set meta narrative.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Warhammer 40K Darktide takes the Destiny 2 approach to its campaign |url=https://www.theloadout.com/warhammer-darktide/campaign-destiny-2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=The Loadout |language=en-GB}}</ref>

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Developer(s)Fatshark
Publisher(s)Fatshark
Director(s)Anders De Geer
Writer(s)Dan Abnett
Composer(s)Jesper Kyd
SeriesWarhammer 40,000
Platform(s)
Release
  • Microsoft Windows
  • 30 November 2022
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • TBA
Genre(s)Action, first-person shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a first-person action video game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, developed and published by Fatshark. It was released for Microsoft Windows on 30 November 2022. The release for Xbox Series X/S will be revealed at a later date.[1]

Gameplay

The game uses a similar formula to that used in Fatshark's Warhammer: Vermintide 2 in which four players cooperate to defeat periodic waves of AI-controlled enemies.[2][3] Rather than a set of pre-made characters, the game allows players to customize their class, appearance, and gender.[4] The four classes consist of a Human Veteran, Human Zealot, Ogryn, and Human Psyker.[5] All classes make use of a regenerating shield.[6]

Unlike in Vermintide 2, multiple missions will take place in the same area, some of which will include optional secondary objectives that allow players to obtain better loot.[6] Difficulty will be divided in two variables, one affecting enemy count and the other damage received from enemies.[6] Progression will be split between random rewards, an in-game currency that will allow the purchase of weapons and a contract system to earn a weapon of your choice.[6] Crafting also allows the player to upgrade their weapons and increase their stats.[6]

Plot

The game's story, written by author Dan Abnett, will focus on a squad of Inquisitorial Agents investigating a potential Chaos infiltration in the Hive City of Tertium on the industrial planet of Atoma Prime.[7][8]

The player character Operative begins the story detained aboard the prison transport Tancred Bastion for a crime determined during player creation. During transport the Tancred Bastion is suddenly swarmed and overwhelmed by followers of the Chaos god Nurgle. The player rescues Explicator Zola and the two successfully evacuate the ship. Zola agrees to spare the player from the death penalty by conscripting them to the Inquisition. From their base aboard the ship Mourningstar, the Inquisition deploys the Operative to different sectors within Tertium to research and suppress the Nurgle infestation and cult.

The plot is set to evolve over time in a manner that parallels a live service,[4] continuing to develop on a weekly basis and following a set meta narrative.[9]

Development

The game was first announced in July 2020 during the Xbox Series X and Series S showcase event in which Fatshark showed plans for a 2021 release.[10] A gameplay trailer was released on 10 December 2020, which showcased the use of weapons such as a Lasgun and a chainsword being used to defeat hordes of Poxwalkers and chaos traitors.[7] Among the playable characters, an Imperial Guardsman and an Ogryn could be observed. The developers commented that Darktide is planned to be less melee focused than Vermintide 2, getting closer to a 50/50 split between melee and ranged combat.[11]

In July 2021 Fatshark announced that due to difficulties arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date would be pushed back from 2021 to spring 2022.[12] The release date was again pushed back to 13 September 2022 in an announcement which was accompanied by a new trailer.[7] A further delay pushing the release back to 30 November 2022 was later announced.[13]

A closed beta was made available to some players on 14 October 2022 and ran for two days.[14]

Reception

According to Metacritic, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has received "mixed or average reviews", based on 44 reviews.[15]

References

  1. ^ @darktide40k (28 July 2022). "An update on Darktide" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 July 2022 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide—release date, trailer and everything we know". PC Gamer. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Is A New Game From Vermintide's Dev". GameSpot. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Hopley, Alex (20 May 2022). "Warhammer 40K: Darktide Unveils New Class and Missions That Will Develop After Launch". Game Rant. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ Macgregor, Jody (20 May 2022). "Darktide will have a playable psyker class". PC Gamer. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d e Fenlon, Wes (13 June 2022). "Hands-on: Warhammer 40K: Darktide absolutely rules". PC Gamer. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Updated, Fraser Brown Last (31 March 2022). "Crush Chaos in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide this September". PC Gamer. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  8. ^ Tolbert, Samuel (31 July 2020). "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for Xbox Series X and PC — Everything you need to know". Windows Central. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Warhammer 40K Darktide takes the Destiny 2 approach to its campaign". The Loadout. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  10. ^ Yin-Pole, Wesley (23 July 2020). "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide announced". Eurogamer. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  11. ^ Brown, Fraser (11 December 2020). "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide gets nasty with chainswords in its Game Awards trailer". PC Gamer. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  12. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (15 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000 Darktide delayed to spring 2022". Eurogamer. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Delayed To November For PC". GameSpot. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  14. ^ Smith, Graham (15 October 2022). "Warhammer 40K: Darktide's closed beta is live but you can still apply". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  16. ^ Campbell, Kyle (24 November 2022). "Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review". IGN. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  17. ^ Martin, Sean (6 December 2022). "Warhammer 40K: Darktide review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  18. ^ Lane, Rick (2 December 2022). "Warhammer 40k: Darktide review: "Lackluster progression systems undermine its grisly joys"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  19. ^ Dalenay, Mark (2 December 2022). "Warhammer 40K Darktide Review - Left To Shred". GameSpot. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  20. ^ Tan, Nicholas (6 December 2022). "Warhammer 40K: Darktide Review - Thou Shalt Kill". Shacknews. Retrieved 12 December 2022.

External links

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