+++ BEGIN TRANSMISSION +++ Greetings, Acolytes, and welcome to our regular briefing. Over the past few months, we’ve revealed many new details and uncovered more of what awaits you in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy . As we continue to prepare you for your journey through the Calixis Sector, let’s take a look back at the most important reveals and updates from the past three months. Today’s diges…
Every acolyte of the Inquisition is first and foremost a tool for waging war against the enemies of Humanity — and in this battle, the Holy Ordos are prepared to use any weapon at its disposal. Sanctioned psykers are individuals who show the ability to wield unnatural psychic powers and are deemed useful enough to undergo the arduous sanctioning process in order to bear eternal penance for the…
Acolyte! We wish to inform you that Milestone I of the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Wishlist Goals has been reached — and the rewards are unlocked ! Thanks to your support, all players can enjoy the first tier of rewards. Here’s a quick recap of the rewards now unlocked: · Digital Book Event Wallpaper Pack Grab your wallpaper pack and enjoy the grim dark mood it brings to your device. · Appear…
The Beta is live, and it’s the first time you can see how the full Act 1 of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy actually plays - choices, consequences, combat, investigation, all the systems clicking together. Here’s what’s new since the Alpha and what to look out for on your first playthrough. A Complete First Act With the Alpha we gathered valuable feedback, helping us to bring you an improved expe…
+++ PRIORITY VOX-CAST +++ We invite you to an RPG event on Discord starting June 4! For more details on the rules and how the event will be run, wait for updates in the news channel #dark-heresy-news Agents are sought to investigate a trail deep beneath the hive. What begins as a routine contract soon becomes a struggle for survival. Will you make it through the Cold Haul Run?
Acolyte! Have you played the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy beta yet? Help us improve the game by taking part in our beta survey. Share your impressions, tell us about your experience — we want to hear from you.
Xenos are Humanity’s primordial enemies, and among their accursed lot, the Aeldari are some of the most vicious and perilous. As every member of this highly advanced xenos species possesses potent psyker abilities, they represent a serious threat even though their numbers in realspace are relatively small. Threatened with extinction, the Aeldari value each life of their kin above all else — unl…
Attention all active acolytes in the Calixis Sector! Let it be known across the Imperium: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy beta testing is now live. The alpha trial has ended. Now, the beta awaits the bold and valiant to uncover its secrets. Answer the call of the Inquisition and delve deeper into the world of twisted heresy, imminent danger, and shadowy investigations. What awaits you remains unc…
Acolyte! The God-Emperor calls you to act. Join other players in glorious community activity and help achieve awesome rewards for all! We’re launching the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Wishlist Goals , a community-driven campaign where every milestone reached unlocks unique rewards for all players. From digital bonuses to awesome in-game content, each tier brings something new to discover. To g…
In its endless war against Humanity’s eternal foe, the Inquisition employs many weapons. The relentless pursuit of victory drives some Inquisitors to extreme measures, compelling them to harness the very powers of the enemy they seek to destroy. In such a pursuit, purity is often the first casualty. Some of the forces these servants strive to command are so perilous that even speaking of them i…
Only the most lethal planets in the Imperium are designated as Death Worlds. Every living thing on their surfaces, including flora, fauna, and sometimes even the very soil, air, and water, conspires to annihilate any intruder. The most infamous of these death worlds is Catachan . Shrouded in lethal jungles, it serves as the crucible of the legendary Astra Militarum regiment, the Catachan Jungle…
The Officio Medicae is a division of the Adeptus Administratum that deals with all medical matters within the Imperium. Its official position on any issue is simple: "A soldier must return to their duty as quickly as possible. The enemy will not wait for them!" If a soldier's leg is torn off, it must be replaced with a crude prosthetic and the patient sent back into battle. If an arm becomes in…
It's been more than a month since Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha launched, and we have something to show you. We present you with an infographic — explore and learn how the game is unfolding through the eyes of our players. Take a glimpse into the paths chosen, decisions made, and challenges faced by those who are already serving in the alpha. And don't miss your chance to try it yourself…
To all who take part in the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha test — our gratitude is yours. Your feedback is what helps us grow and improve. Please share your thoughts and impressions with us! Take the alpha survey
//TRANSMISSION INCOMING// Clearance Level: HIGH To: ACOLYTE, HIVE SIBELLUS From: BASTION SERPENTIS Subject: DARK HERESY ALPHA Encryption Code: Acolyte. The predictions from your last report have been confirmed: we have received compelling evidence that Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha testing is now active . It is taking place on Steam. Your duty is to address this matter of utmost importanc…
Friends, we know many of you have been looking forward to Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha today. We were also waiting for this to happen. Unfortunately, during the final checks, we found several issues that could negatively impact your game experience. That is why we’ve decided to move the alpha test to December, 18th . This decision wasn’t an easy one, but we believe that it’s the right th…
IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HOLY GOD-EMPEROR OF TERRA SEQUESTERED INQUISITORIAL DOSSIERS AUTHORISED PERSONS ONLY CASE FILE ?V=MMFU_SPM-6U Passing judgement is never easy, for every Inquisitorial case is unique. It always begins with a suspicion — a vague rumour, a fragment of data, a strange report, or simply a name repeated one too many times not to raise questions. Not all suspicions can be easil…
Ogryns are one of the few types of abhumans tolerated by Humanity. Despite their limited intelligence and crude speech, their devotion to the God-Emperor and the Imperium is unshakeable. Most commonly seen serving in Astra Militarum regiments, these giants are valued for their monstrous strength, remarkable endurance, and uncompromising loyalty. Ogryns always fight in the front ranks and can su…
Kroot are a race of humanoid xenos from Pech of Ultima Segmentum, famed mercenaries, known to acquire the genetic traits of others by consuming their flesh. Thanks to this unique aptitude, Kroot can survive in any environment – in frigid cold, in searing heat, or on the surface of the harshest death world. The Kroot carefully preserve the traditions of their kin, perpetuate their genes through…
Acolyte, The Inquisition hereby acknowledges your diligent service and wishes to reward your patience — by announcing the date of our first public game showcase. Alpha testing for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is coming on December 16th! Don't miss your opportunity to be among the first to see what we’re working on behind the scenes. It won’t simply be a sneak peek — this will be your chance to…
It all happened so quickly... Day turned into night, and a black sun shone in the sky. People started panicking and screaming. And then, one dreadful day later, they attacked each other, and themselves; some even tried to gouge out their own eyes and tear off their skin. I swear I even felt the ground shake. I— I hid in the sewers and didn’t come out for two days. When I did, starved and exhaus…
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. But there are many facets to this war, all shaped and influenced by the unique setting of Warhammer 40,000. There are countless conflicts raging across the Imperium, from the legendary battles of the Space Marines to the heroic deeds of the Astra Militarum. They endure, hoping to hold back the vile influence of Chaos, the creeping threa…
In the universe where war consumes entire worlds and humanity defends itself from threats unimaginable, the setting’s atmosphere matters most. And what contributes to that atmosphere alongside the lighting, music, and thrilling narrative? Of course, the graphics and 3D models of the characters. In Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy , we took a step forward and greatly enhanced the characters' visual…
Do you wish to hear how a blend of sacred Imperial duty and mysterious rising dread sounds? The harsh ruthlessness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe and the eternal threat to Humanity, embodied in flawless music. We proudly present you Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Main Theme composed by Paweł Perepelica! Ominous, grim and majestic. This soundtrack catches the very soul of our future game.
Acolyte. By the decree of the Holy Inquisition, you have been chosen for a perilous mission that will dictate the future of the Calixis Sector. Become an agent of the Holy Golden Throne and hunt down all those who would dare stray from the Emperor's light. Hold fast to your duty, eradicate the enemies of the Imperium and battle the horrors of the void in the long-anticipated Warhammer 40,000: D…
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