Performance Update – Unity Upgrade, New Graphics Settings and Bug Fixes
Hi everyone. Today, we’re releasing a major technical update for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II , built around an upgrade to a newer version of Unity. Internal testing and feedback from the public beta of this build indicate that the upgrade improves baseline performance and optimisation across a wide range of hardware configurations. However, performance gains will vary depending on your syst…
First, thank you to everyone who has reported issues and shared feedback since the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II. We know we’ve been quiet since launch. That hasn’t been because we’re ignoring the issues being raised – it’s because the team has been focused on investigating, fixing and preparing updates as quickly as possible. We’re painfully aware that many players are experiencing…
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has launched. Take command of the techno-religious forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus or lead the deathless legions of the Necrons across two full narrative campaigns, where every tactical engagement and strategic decision shapes the fate of an embattled world. We’d love to hear your feedback in our Discord channel, where you…
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will officially launch on May 21st, 2026, coinciding with the start of this year’s Warhammer Skulls Festival. Since our first reveal in Warhammer Skulls two years ago, and right up to our demo last October, we’ve been incredibly grateful for all the feedback, excitement, theories and patience from our community. We’ve been hard at work refining and expanding the…
Mechanicus II is officially set to launch next spring. Since the Next Fest demo in October, we’ve been parsing every data-fragment of feedback, from long-time disciples of the Omnissiah and newly initiated alike. One of the most frequent requests was for the return of lingua technis, the distinctive machine-code language of the Machine God’s faithful that helped create the unique atmosphere of…
Steam's triannual festival of demos starts today, and Mechanicus II is taking part. The demo's been out just over a week now, and the response from the community has been really encouraging. Thank you for the support, feedback and bug reports – we’ve been reading it all! We've just pushed an updated demo build with the following fixes and improvements: · Added controller support. · Minor optimi…
//\ ... //\ ... //\ The demo of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has just finished exloading into the Steam-sphere, and is available right now! This is your chance to command both factions in tactical skirmish combat as you uncover the origins of a new and epic planetary conflict between the techno-religious acolytes of the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient, deathless Necron legions. Download,…
The Omnissiah has blessed us with a glimpse of what to expect from Warhammer 40,000 Mechanicus II. Get a first glimpse of what’s to come in the sequel: Whether you’re a faithful servant of the Omnissiah or aligned with the ancient dynasties, wishlist today and prepare for the battles to come.
The Omnissiah calls, and we’re answering at Gamescom! For the first time ever, Mechanicus II will be playable on the show floor. Step into the next chapter of the critically acclaimed turn-based tactical series and experience the beginning of the war for Hekateus IV first-hand. This is your chance to retake command of the Adeptus Mechanicus forces, and to also get a taste of leading the Necrons…
In the latest episode of Deep Strike, Bulwark Studios’ Romuald Carbone and veteran writer Ben Counter take you behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. Discover how the Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons were brought to life in our favourite turn-based tactical, and get some juicy insider information about Mechanicus II! Watch it now on Warhammer TV (Warhammer+ su…
We’re very pleased to announce that Team MoDakBul, who provided post-launch Korean localisation for the first game, will be providing their services once again for Mechanicus II. Big thanks to both Team MoDakBul and our Korean-speaking players for your support. We’re excited to make Mechanicus II more accessible to even more of you on day one!
The Machine God demands your attention – the first gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has finally arrived! Check it out here. Coming later this year to Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the sequel throws you straight into a planetary war between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient Necron race. You’ll notice some familiar faces: Magos Dominus Faustinius’ truste…
The Omnissiah has blessed us with the news you’ve all been waiting for: the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is coming. This time around, you’ll be able to take control of either the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah or the ancient and deathless Necron legions rising up against them, with the fate of a world in your hands. With two playable factions, tw…
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