Release date4 min read
Dark Heresy Release Date: January 28, 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox
Owlcat Games has set the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release date for January 28, 2027, confirming PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version to follow later.
Contents
- Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy release date and platforms
- What about the Nintendo Switch 2 version?
- What is Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
- Dark Heresy companions revealed so far
- Owlcat Games' track record
- Price, editions and pre-orders
- Frequently asked questions
- When does Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release?
- Is Dark Heresy coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
- Who develops Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
- What kind of game is Dark Heresy?
- Are there pre-orders or editions for Dark Heresy?
- Sources
The Dark Heresy release date is confirmed: Owlcat Games has announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches on January 28, 2027, arriving on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The studio revealed the date alongside a new release date trailer, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version to follow at a later date, as reported by RPG Site.
Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy release date and platforms
Owlcat Games confirmed that Dark Heresy, its party-based, story-driven cRPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, will go live on January 28, 2027. At launch, the game covers PC and the current console generation, according to RPG Site's coverage of the announcement.
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) | January 28, 2027 |
| PlayStation 5 | January 28, 2027 |
| Xbox Series X|S | January 28, 2027 |
Owlcat also said the beta, currently open to all founders, will close on January 7 to prepare for launch.
What about the Nintendo Switch 2 version?
A Nintendo Switch 2 release is planned, but Owlcat has not attached a date to it yet. Both RPG Site and Nintendo Everything report that timing for the Switch 2 version will be shared later, so treat any specific window for that version as unconfirmed for now. Nintendo Everything also points out that Owlcat previously brought Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader to Switch 2, which gives some precedent for this follow-up port.
What is Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
Dark Heresy is a party-based, story-driven cRPG that casts players as a newly inducted acolyte of the Inquisition operating within the Calixis Sector. According to the game description published by Nintendo Everything, the sector is steeped in heresy, from the slums of the underbelly to the spires of the elite, and players must investigate cults, conspiracies and agents of the Archenemy before it's too late.
The game is built on the tabletop RPG of the same name and blends investigation sequences with tactical combat. Players lead a warband drawn from a wide range of companions, including abhumans, psykers, Pariahs and even xenos characters, each contributing unique skills in combat and during investigations. Choices around how acolytes pursue the truth, and the costs they're willing to accept, are framed as consequential throughout the campaign.
Dark Heresy companions revealed so far
Owlcat released a series of companion trailers before the release date trailer. Per RPG Site, companion trailers so far have spotlighted Aspyce Chorda, Saro, Laarthyr, Haymar Devos, Epione Spes and Cogg. The game description published with the announcement by RPG Site and Nintendo Everything describes the warband in more detail: the abhuman Cogg, the psyker Saro, the Pariah Discordance, the Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr, the Kroot Ra'akhti, the Catachan fighter Haymar, the Rogue Trader Chorda and the inscrutable Touma, each with their own agenda and motivations for joining the Inquisition.
Owlcat Games' track record
Dark Heresy is developed and published by Owlcat Games, the Cyprus-based studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and the Pathfinder CRPG series. Dark Heresy is the studio's second Warhammer 40,000 game, following Rogue Trader.
Price, editions and pre-orders
Owlcat hasn't announced a standard launch price, but you can already buy in: Owlcat sells Founder's Packs on the official Dark Heresy website, and the release date trailer ends on a "Become a Founder" card pointing there. According to the announcement, as reported by RPG Site, the packs stay on sale until the beginning of January, and founders can play the beta until it closes on January 7. Check the official site for the packs on offer, their prices and what each includes.
Frequently asked questions
When does Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release?
Dark Heresy is set to launch on January 28, 2027, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Dark Heresy coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned, but Owlcat Games has not yet announced its release date.
Who develops Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and the Pathfinder RPG series, is developing and publishing the game.
What kind of game is Dark Heresy?
It's a party-based, story-driven cRPG based on the Dark Heresy tabletop RPG, in which players act as an acolyte of the Inquisition investigating heresy across the Calixis Sector.
Are there pre-orders or editions for Dark Heresy?
Owlcat sells Founder's Packs, which include beta access, on the official Dark Heresy website until the beginning of January. The beta closes on January 7. A standard launch price hasn't been announced.
