The Warhammer 40,000 universe has expanded following the release date of Darktide on PC and PC Game Pass. Unfortunately, though, the game has not yet released on Xbox Series X/S.
The Fatshark-developed first-person shooter co-op game is out now on PC following its initial delay, but the Xbox version is nowhere to be seen.
Given how good Warhammer: Vermintide 2 turned out to be, it’s safe to say that expectations are high when it comes to Warhammer 40K: Darktide.
Here is everything you need to know about Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, including its release date on PC and Xbox Series X/S, where to pre-order, gameplay information, and more.
When is the Darktide release date on Xbox?
The Darktide release date was Wednesday 30th November 2022 on PC. There is still no word on when the Xbox Series X/S version will launch.
An Xbox Series X/S launch is still touted as coming “shortly after” – though the Xbox Warhammer 40,000 Darktide webpage still lists the game as “coming 2022”.
— Warhammer 40K: Darktide (@Darktide40K) July 28, 2022
Darktide was originally scheduled for a 2021 release, but was delayed numerous times due to the COVID pandemic and a desire to “improve stability, performance, and to mature key systems”.
Can I pre-order Darktide?
Yes! You can pre-order Warhammer 40000 Darktide on Xbox Series X/S from Game and Argos, and you can buy the game on PC now through Steam. You can also play it for free on PC Game Pass.
All 13 missions and five zones will are now available following its launch day of 30th November 2022.
Which consoles and platforms can play Darktide?
Darktide is out now on PC and also launched day one on PC Game Pass. The Warhammer 40,000 game is also coming to Xbox Series X/S at a later date, where it is expected to be released simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass.
Darktide gameplay and story details
Developers Fatshark previously helmed the well-received co-op action game Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and are now replicating the successful formula in the Warhammer 40k universe.
Once again the gameplay will be made up of four-player co-op action, however, the fantasy melee weapons of Vermintide have now been replaced by futuristic chainsaws, power swords and ranged weapons. You’ll also now be able to customise your character, choosing between the four classes of Veteran, Zealot, Ogryn and Psyker and choosing your gender and appearance.
The game’s story has been written by Dan Abnett, a franchise veteran who has penned numerous Warhammer novels, and follows a squad of Inquisitorial Agents investigating the Hive City of Tertium for potential Chaos infiltration. Based on the ship Mourningstar, players are sent by the Inquisition to different sectors of Tertium to battle Nurgle infestation, setting up the game’s wave-based combat gameplay.
Darktide is planned to be a live-service game, with the story and gameplay evolving over time.
Is there a Darktide trailer?
There’s been several trailers and gameplay showcases for Darktide – though this recent overview trailer covers all bases with an expansive look at the game:
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