Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
- First release
- Nov 30, 2022
- Publisher
- Fatshark
- Engine
- Autodesk Stingray
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Shooter · Action
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten an overwhelming tide of darkness. A heretical cult known as the Admonition seeks to seize control of the planet Atoma Prime and lay waste to its inhabitants. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos.Read more
In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten an overwhelming tide of darkness. A heretical cult known as the Admonition seeks to seize control of the planet Atoma Prime and lay waste to its inhabitants. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 30, 2022
- Xbox Series X|S
- Oct 04, 2023
- PlayStation 5
- Nov 27, 2024
All 4 release dates
- PlayStation 5
- Dec 03, 2024
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 20h
- Main + Extras
- 27h
- Age ratings
- GRAC 18PEGI 18ESRB MACB R18+ClassInd 18
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Where to buy
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 78
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 20h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 27h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 109,421 reviews in all languages, recorded 18 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
- Online co-opSteam · 18 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Co-op
- PvE
- FPS
- Class-Based
- Combat
- Gore
- Violent
- Action RPG
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Crossplay
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- English (UK)interface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 18 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
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Won
- Gamescom Award − Best Multiplayer Game — Gamescom 2022
Nominated
- Gamescom Award − Best Action Game — Gamescom 2022
- Gamescom Award − Most Wanted PC Game — Gamescom 2022
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Story & setting
Adaptations
- Based on Warhammer 40,000
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 18 October 2026
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