Owlcat Games Announces Dark Heresy Open Alpha Launch in Q4 2025; Rogue Trader Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch 2

Anticipation Builds for Warhammer 40, 000: Dark Heresy Open Alpha

Owlcat Games has exciting news for fans of the Warhammer 40, 000 universe: their upcoming cRPG, Dark Heresy, is set to enter Open Alpha on PC in the fourth quarter of 2025. Players will soon have the opportunity to step into the shoes of aspiring Inquisitors, leading a multi-faceted warband and influencing the fate of the Imperium through critical choices.

Dive into a Grimdark Adventure

Warhammer 40, 000: Dark Heresy invites players into a narrative-rich tactical RPG experience, where they will confront heresy and corruption amid the perilous settings of Noctis Aeterna and the enigmatic Tyrant Star. Players’ warbands might include diverse characters, from battle-hardened Imperial soldiers like Catachan’s veteran Guardsman to the treacherous bird-like Kroot mercenaries.

Features of Dark Heresy

This upcoming title promises a wealth of gameplay features that enhance its narrative depth. With an intricate investigation system, engaging turn-based combat, and impactful decision-making, Dark Heresy aims to build upon the successful framework set by its predecessor, Rogue Trader. Notably, it will include fully voiced dialogues to enrich player immersion—an enhancement that is highly anticipated by the community. For an insider look, you can check our Gamescom 2025 preview.

Rogue Trader Expands to Nintendo Switch 2

In addition to news about Dark Heresy, Owlcat Games has also revealed plans for the release of Rogue Trader on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the developer’s first venture onto this new platform, following a cloud-only release of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous on the original Switch.

Celebrating the Impact of Rogue Trader

With a notable dedication to the source material, Warhammer 40, 000: Rogue Trader has been heralded as one of the standout games set in the Games Workshop universe. The tactical turn-based RPG has garnered praise for providing expansive gameplay, capable of delivering hundreds of hours of entertainment. The game has seen substantial improvements over the past two years, alongside the successful launch of two DLCs: Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis.

Upcoming Expansions

Looking ahead, two further expansions have been teased for players. In the third expansion, adventurers will delve into a Necron vault overseen by the legendary Trazyn the Infinite, facing ancient guardians and claiming relics tied to the Von Valancius legacy. The fourth DLC promises a journey through the Processional of the Damned, a haunting voidship graveyard where players will encounter madness and mystery.

With these developments, Owlcat Games continues to earn the admiration of fans, delivering quality content that deepens the Warhammer 40, 000 experience.

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