Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been delayed, but playtest sign-ups are open
The spiritual sequel to Vermintide 2 isn't coming out for a few more months.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide isn’t coming out in September anymore. The PC version is now set to release on Nov. 30, 2022, while the Xbox Series X|S port will launch at an unspecified date.
On Thursday, developer Fatshark made the tough decision to move Warhammer 40,000: Darktide‘s release date by a couple of months.
“Delaying a game is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions a developer faces and one we are not excited about making,” Martin Wahlund, co-founder and CEO of Fatshark, said on Twitter. “Still, we hope this speaks to our commitment to taking the time necessary and doing whatever it takes to get you the best possible game.”
There’s been a reasonable degree of hype surrounding Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, understandably so. Fatshark’s previous Warhammer titles, specifically Vermintide 2, are well-regarded among co-op enthusiasts.
“While we have been humbled by the great feedback on the game so far, we also need more time to improve stability, performance, and to mature key systems,” Wahlund continues. “Each is critical to making sure we have the best possible experience for you, the players.”
It’s not all bad news, though. Playtesting will begin sometime in August; you can sign up for that here. Fatshark made it clear that testing will be to improve and polish Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, so progress will not carry over to the final release.
Quite a number of games set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe are in development these days. There’s Rogue Trader, Space Marine 2, and Boltgun. If you want to have some fun, search for the franchise on Steam and scroll through the astounding number of titles from over the years.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.