Summary
According to publicly available records, Fatshark’sWarhammer 40,000: Darktideis seemingly on its way to the PlayStation 5.Warhammer 40,000: Darktidewas initially launched for PC in November 2022, reaching a max concurrent player count of around 100,000 on Steam alone.
A spiritual successor to thechallengingWarhammer: Vermintidetitles,Warhammer 40,000: Darktideis a cooperative FPS set in the grimdark sci-fi universe of Games Workshop’s popular multimedia franchise. The title was only released for PC and Xbox Series X/S, but a reference to an unannounced PS5 port ofWarhammer 40,000: Darktidehas been spotted online.
As pointed out by Gematsu on Twitter, Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information (TESRI), the country’s video game regulatory board, has given a PS5 version ofWarhammer 40,000: Darktidea Restricted rating. Titles with this rating can only be played by people aged 18 and above, and according to the TESRI listing forWarhammer 40,000: Darktide’s PS5 version, the game features violence, terrifying scenes, and drugs. Saber Interactive’srecently launchedWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2also received a Restricted rating in Taiwan for its depiction of violence and inappropriate language.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Could Be Coming to the PS5
Unlocked and Loaded, thenext major update forWarhammer 40,000: Darktide, is set to go live on September 26. Aside from rebalancing many aspects of the game,Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s 1.5.0 update will overhaul itemization, add a new mission, and introduce a social feature that should simplify the process of teaming up with other players, according to Fatshark. The studio has already revamped other mechanics in previous updates, including the class, crafting, loot, and progression systems.
While many praisedWarhammer 40,000: Darktide’s moment-to-moment combat and visual design, it has been widely criticized for being unoptimized and not providing players with enough post-launch content. It is, however, still considered by some to be one of thebestWarhammer 40,000games for beginners, alongside the likes ofBoltgunand theDawn of Wartitles.
Prior to releasingWarhammer 40,000: Darktideand the fantasy-basedWarhammer: Vermintidegames, Fatshark worked onEscape Dead Island,War of the Roses, andLead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West, just to name a few. Fans of Games Workshop’s sci-fi property can look forward to a new digital collectible card game coming to PC and mobile systems,Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, as well as a collaboration withPowerWash Simulatorin the last months of 2024.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
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Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter.Warhammer 40,000: Darktideis the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series.In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten to turn into an overwhelming tide of darkness. A mysterious and sinister new force is seeking to take control of the entire city. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos.As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
