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For The Greater Good: new playable race, the T’au, joins the fray in  Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Available now on PC and on consoles, the game’s fifth main DLC expands upon the fast-paced turn-based action by introducing the T'au Empire.

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February 15, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

Slitherine Software :

Epsom — February 15th, 2024. The T’au is the latest faction to step onto the battlefield in Slitherine and Black Lab Games’ popular turn-based strategy title, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. The technologically advanced race has arrived to spread The Greater Good across the galaxy with 14 new units that are playable in the game’s dynamic campaigns, skirmishes, and in multiplayer. 
 

Specialising in long-ranged weaponry, the T’au has a diverse selection of unit types that use their technological prowess to gain the upperhand. Using its high-tech sensors, the XV88 Broadside Battlesuit can pinpoint enemy weak points that can be easily exploited. The XV25 Stealth Battlesuits can blend seamlessly into its surroundings to get the drop on foes and the formidable XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team has access to a variety of devastating weapons. 

Each of these units feature distinctive, finely crafted models and unique special abilities. In addition, players can access brand new HQ abilities that benefit the entire faction. These include Seeker Missile Strike, Manta Strike, and Orbital Ion Beam. 

Coinciding with the launch of the T’au DLC is the release of the free new Map Editor. By using an easy-to-use in-game tool, players can create their own custom maps and share them with the world via a cross-platform upload system. All player created maps will be available to be used in skirmishes, multiplayer, and in the Planetary Supremacy dynamic campaign. The map editor is outnow on PC, while creations are downloadable on all platforms.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - T’au DLC is now available on PC, Xbox and PlayStation. PlayStation players can already buy the DLC, but it will be playable once the patch is made available.

The T’au Units 
The full list of units introduced in the DLC are: 

  • T'au Commander 

  • Cadre Fireblade 

  • Ethereal 

  • Tactical Drone 

  • Pathfinders 

  • Fire Warrior Strike Team 

  • Fire Warrior Breacher Team 

  • XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team 

  • XV25 Stealth Battleuit

  • XV88 Broadside Battlesuit 

  • XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit 

  • XV104 Riptide Battlesuit 

  • TX4 Piranha 

  • Hammerhead Gunship


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What is 
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Releasing in 2021 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has received a positive reception from both critics and the broader community. The game currently has a ‘Very Positive’ rating from users on Steam. 

Since its launch, Slitherine and Black Lab Games have continued to expand upon Battlesector by introducing several fan-favourite factions and the Dynamic Campaign. These include the Necrons, a mysterious race of robotic skeletal warriors, the bloodthirsty and ferocious Daemons of Khorne, and the Orks, who are characterised as being crude, aggressive and warlike. 

Useful links
  Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Steam Page 
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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - T'au Steam Page 
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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Video Trailer
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Artwork, screenshots, documents 
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T'au DLC is out now

About Slitherine
The Slitherine Group is the world’s leading producer and publisher of digital strategy and wargames. Under the Slitherine (https://matrixgames.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e5c82d1bde1bba81847e9b09&id=8d906a73a3&e=4c04111c9c) and Matrix Games (https://matrixgames.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2e5c82d1bde1bba81847e9b09&id=ecc6836865&e=4c04111c9c) brands it has published literally hundreds of games, with many award-winning titles in its portfolio and spanning all digital platforms, from home consoles to smartphones and tablets. Slitherine also works with a wide array of key licensing partners, such as NBC Universal®, Games Workshop®, Sony Pictures, BBC, Osprey, and many others.
For more information contact Slitherine press office – [email protected]

About Games Workshop® 
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 535 of its own stores (branded 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 ;

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