Owlcat Games has revealed that Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on January 28, 2027. The turn-based CRPG, set in Games Workshop’s grimdark sci-fi universe, will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
The announcement arrives after several weeks of teaser trailers, culminating in a release date trailer confirming the launch window. Details on the Nintendo Switch 2 version remain unconfirmed and will be announced at a later date.
Gameplay and setting in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Players assume the role of an acolyte of the Inquisition, tasked with hunting heretics, cultists, and daemonic entities within the Calixis Sector. The game combines narrative investigations, player choice impacting morality and outcomes, and tactical turn-based combat.
According to Owlcat Games, players will uncover mysteries surrounding the infamous Tyrant Star while recruiting allies and making decisions that affect story progression and faction allegiances within the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Platform availability and release context
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy continues Owlcat Games’ focus on RPGs in the Warhammer 40K setting, following 2022’s Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The latter’s final DLC is scheduled for release in December 2026, just ahead of Dark Heresy’s launch.
The new game’s availability on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 highlights its targeting of current-generation hardware, while PC players can access it through multiple digital storefronts including Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. The lack of confirmation regarding a Switch 2 release leaves portable options uncertain for now.
The January 28, 2027 release date positions Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy early in the year, providing console and PC players with a fresh RPG set in a well-established science fantasy universe shortly after the conclusion of Rogue Trader’s content.
