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The Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release date is January 28, 2027, with the game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC from developer Owlcat Games, according to Gematsu. After a long wait, we finally have a firm date, and honestly, it’s a good feeling to stop guessing.
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2027 |
| Developer | Owlcat Games |
| Official page | store.steampowered.com |
Nintendo Switch 2 is also on the platform list, but Gematsu’s headline makes clear that version arrives later than the other three. We’ll come back to that below.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy release date and platforms
Here’s the short version of what’s confirmed:
- Release date: January 28, 2027
- Developer: Owlcat Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2
For console players, launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on day one is the part that matters most. Grimdark RPGs on this scale used to be a PC-first affair, and it’s nice to see consoles treated as a real target rather than an afterthought. Switch 2 owners will have to be patient, though. Since the later window is the only thing we know about that version, I wouldn’t pencil in any date for it yet.
What Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy asks of you
The pitch is simple and very Warhammer: you lead your Inquisition and decide the fate of the Calixis Sector. That’s a big promise, and it’s exactly the kind of setup where player choice should matter. The Imperium is not a place where anyone gets a clean ending, so the interesting question is how much room Owlcat gives you to make ugly decisions and live with them.
That’s where I’m cautiously excited. Inquisitors are a great fit for a story-driven RPG. You get authority, paranoia, impossible moral calls and a setting that rewards leaning into all three. If the writing and the consequences land, Dark Heresy could become one of the more memorable entries in the 40K RPG space. If it plays it safe, a date alone won’t carry it.
It also arrives in a busy stretch for the genre. If you like your RPGs a bit different, it’s worth keeping an eye on titles like Amphibian RPG, which takes a very different approach to combat.
What we don’t know yet about Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
The price has not been confirmed yet, so there is no word on what the game will cost on any platform. The same goes for exactly when the Switch 2 version will arrive. Until Owlcat and its partners share more, treat both as open questions.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy FAQ
When does Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy come out?
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches on January 28, 2027. According to Gematsu, the Switch 2 version comes later than the other platforms.
What platforms is Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy on?
It is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
How much is Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
The price has not been confirmed yet. We’ll know more once the developer or its partners announce it.
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