The Warhammer Skulls 2025 online game showcase has ended, and oh boy was it an enormous one. Reveal highlights included the revival of Relic’s much-loved Daybreak of Battle real-time technique sequence, a shock Grasp Crafted Version of the primary Area Marine, a teaser for Area Marine 2’s upcoming horde mode, now referred to as Siege, and the announcement of Owlcat’s subsequent Warhammer 40,000 cRPG, Darkish Heresy.
There was loads extra confirmed through the present. So, in case you missed it, right here’s a rundown of every little thing introduced at Warhammer Skulls 2025, with sufficient trailers to fulfill even the grumpiest of Inquisitors.
Warhammer Skulls revealed the world premiere of the sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Boltgun 2. The retro first-person shooter is ready for launch throughout PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X and S in 2026.
In the meantime, free-to-play typing recreation Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Phrases of Vengeance is out now on PC through Steam. Right here, you plug in your keyboard and “unleash the may of your WPM (word-per-minute)” in a twist on Boltgun.
Warhammer 40,000: Velocity Freeks has launched its 1.0 model out of early entry with new autos and ranges. The 1.0 launch brings the free early entry interval to a detailed, and each early entry participant will get the complete 1.0 replace free. As a part of the 1.0 replace, all in-game microtransactions are eliminated. Gamers who earned or bought in-game forex, often known as Teef in-game, throughout early entry will nonetheless be capable to spend it for the following 12 months, although the in-game retailer will not be accessible to normal gamers. As an alternative, Velocity Freeks introduces a sequence of latest DLC packs at launch, providing content material in a extra conventional format.
Owlcat introduced its subsequent cRPG, Warhammer 40,000: Darkish Heresy alongside an growth to Rogue Dealer and Season Move 2. Darkish Heresy is the studio’s second narrative-driven tactical RPG set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and allows you to assume the function of an Inquisitor. Set in opposition to the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the thriller of the Tyrant Star, gamers lead a warband of numerous companions in a determined battle in opposition to heresy and corruption — from loyal Imperial topics, reminiscent of a veteran Guardsman from the loss of life world of Catachan, to nefarious xenos, together with a bird-like Kroot mercenary. It’s due out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X and S.
Rogue Dealer’s second main story growth is known as Lex Imperialis, and Season Move 2 consists of two further “story-rich” DLCs and an look customization pack. Lex Imperialis thrusts gamers into the iron grip of Imperial Legislation. A brand new 15-hour storyline introduces the Adeptus Arbites, a faction of incorruptible enforcers, and a brand new companion — the grim and relentless Solomorne Anthar. It’s due out June 24.
Season Move 2, in the meantime, bundles two new expansions and an look customization pack. The third main addition to the sport lets gamers enter a Necron vault curated by Trazyn the Infinite, problem historical guardians, and uncover relics tied to the Von Valancius legacy. The fourth explores the Processional of the Damned — a surreal voidship graveyard. Every of those DLCs will function a brand new companion character, new quests deeply built-in into the primary storyline, new mechanics, and ship round 15 hours of gameplay.
One of many large surprises of the present was a Grasp Crafted Version of the unique Warhammer 40,000: Area Marine, coming to PC and Xbox Sport Move on June 10. That is described because the “definitive version” of Captain Titus and the Ultramarines’ combat in opposition to the Ork hordes. Area Marine was first printed by THQ again in 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The Grasp Crafted Version was developed by SneakyBox, and has a 4K decision, modernized controls, an interface overhaul, improved character fashions, and remastered audio, which incorporates over 100 new voice traces for the Orks.
Area Marine 2, in the meantime, teased Siege, the sport’s hotly anticipated horde mode. It’s due out June 26. IGN has confirmed, through an unique interview with Tim Willits, Chief Inventive Officer at developer Saber Interactive, that the Dreadnought proven within the trailer is part of Siege gameplay. It’s Brother Valtus, the mighty Redemptor Dreadnought from the Ultramarines 2nd Firm. Gamers gained’t be capable to pilot it, however they’ll be capable to name him as reinforcement all through their Siege video games. Try our Area Marine 2 interview with Tim in full for far more.
Fatshark’s Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will get a brand new paid Arbites Class DLC on June 23.
The most important announcement of Warhammer Skulls needed to be the return of the Daybreak of Battle franchise. Relic Leisure introduced Warhammer 40,000: Daybreak of Battle Definitive Version, due out on PC later in 2025. IGN has an unique interview with developer Relic Leisure through which we talk about the long-awaited return of the real-time technique basic.
After an announcement finally 12 months’s Warhammer Skulls broadcast, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II bought one other large reveal this 12 months that includes the Leagues of Votann.
Inventive Meeting revealed the following DLC for Whole Battle: Warhammer III, Tides of Torment. We additionally bought to see the following Legendary Lord, coming this summer time.
Talisman Digital fifth Version – Talisman Alliances: Destiny Beckons, a brand new cooperative DLC primarily based on the boardgame growth, was introduced. Trailer beneath.
Nicely-received technique recreation Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector revealed a brand new main free replace, which features a Campaign recreation mode, Dominions and Orks Boyz with Choppa, alongside a brand new paid Deeds of the Fallen DLC.
Fatshark’s Warhammer: Vermintide 2 might be accessible on Sport Move as a part of Skulls, whereas the third Degree of the Verminous Desires marketing campaign has been launched as a free replace.
Blood Bowl 3’s new season with a brand new faction launches June 10. The Khorne Workforce was introduced as a part of the occasion, alongside a sale and a free merchandise for gamers: the coach for the Khorne Workforce.
Cell turn-based technique recreation Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is getting a brand new faction, the Adeptus Custodes.
The Emperor’s Kids are a brand new faction coming to Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge (good timing given the latest launch of the traitor legion’s new codex).
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius has a brand new models DLC through the Onslaught pack. The bottom recreation is accessible ‘Free 2 Preserve’ on Steam through the week of Skulls. In the meantime, pre-registration is open for Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000, a model new grand technique cell recreation launching late 2025.
Daemon Primarch Angron is launched as the following Supreme Commander card in Warhammer Fight Playing cards.
New Warhammer 40,000 in-game stickers primarily based on tabletop decals might be accessible for Counter-Strike 2 on Steam.
And eventually, eight Warhammer video video games might be a part of the Free Play Days promo over on Xbox from Could 22-26, together with Rogue Dealer, Darktide, Mechanicus, Chaos Gate: Daemon Hunters, and Shootas, Blood & Teef.
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