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FATSHARK TEASES NEW CONTENT COMING TO WARHAMMER: VERMINTIDE 2 AND WARHAMMER 40,000: DARKTIDE

Updates on 'Warhammer: Vermintide 2' and 'Warhammer 40,000: Darktide'.

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May 23, 2024

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Fatshark :

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 23, 2024. Today, during Warhammer Skulls 2024, Fatshark announced the Skulls for the Skull Throne in-game event, Quality of Life Update, and the next Versus Alpha test for Warhammer: Vermintide 2; teased Secrets of the Machine God, the new free update coming to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and launched its first in-game event Hestia’s Decollation Crusade.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Secrets of the Machine God
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide releases its next update on June 25, 2024, on PC and Xbox Series X|S. This new update features: 

  • New Mission: explore a derelict Mechanicus research station in Atelium Foundryplex Omega V.

  • New Weapons: introducing the iconic Bolt Pistol, Ogryn Pickaxes, Shockmauls and a new Shotgun.

In addition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will launch its in-game event pilot “Hestia's Decollation Crusade” where players will be tasked with destroying the heads of swarms of heretics and gain in-game currencies (ordo dockets, plasteel and diamantine).

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - In-game Event, Quality of Life, and the Returning Alpha Test for Versus
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 will receive a Quality of Life Update and the in-game event Skulls for the Skull Throne on May 23, 2024, on all platforms. 

  • Quality of Life Update:
    Winds of Magic update, a new loadout system, bug fixes, and updates for Chaos Wastes; the addition of weekly expeditions, updates to Chest of Trials, 30 new Boons, and more.

  • Skulls for the Skull Throne In-Game Event:
    Between May 23 until June 9 players on all platforms can participate in the In-game event and earn time-limited rewards.

  • Versus - Returning Alpha Test (RAT) 
    All owners of Warhammer: Vermintide 2 can participate in the next Versus Alpha test on PC between May 30 and June 9, 2024. In the Alpha, players will be able to test the first playable boss: the Bile Troll.

Learn more at vermintide.com

About Fatshark®
Fatshark is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and was established in 2007. More than 100 experienced game developers are part of the independent developer, and we strive to create compelling interactive experiences. Apart from Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, the team has previously developed titles including Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Lead and Gold, Krater, and War of the Roses. For more information, visit www.fatsharkgames.com

About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 540 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024. Darktide, the Darktide logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. © Fatshark AB 2024. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2024. Vermintide 2, the Vermintide 2 logo, GW, Games Workshop, Warhammer, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. © Fatshark AB 2018-2024. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

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