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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Release Timeline
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Key art: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, via Steam All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 2 events from May 22, 2025 to Nov 9, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
Our take
The staggered release of Dark Heresy, with a beta closing just before launch, underscores Owlcat's commitment to polishing the experience. The announcement of a January 28, 2027 launch after a 2025 reveal shows a long development cycle typical for high‑quality cRPGs.
Background
Owlcat Games, a Cyprus-based developer, has built a reputation for immersive role‑playing titles such as Rogue Trader. Their latest project, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, is a party‑based, story‑driven cRPG set in the Calixis sector of the 41st Millennium, where players take on the role of Inquisitors investigating heresy.
The game expands the Warhammer 40,000 universe by focusing on the Inquisition, offering players choices to recruit abhumans, psykers, Pariahs, or xenos, and to form a warband of companions with unique skills. It will launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on January 28, 2027, following an open alpha in December 2025 and a beta that began in May 2026.
The timeline
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Game announced during Warhammer Skulls 2025 livestream
Owlcat Games reportedly revealed Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 livestream.[1]
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Release date announced
Owlcat Games reportedly unveiled the launch date for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.[1]
Screenshot of wccftech.com, captured Nov 10, 2026. Source [1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. No primary source has confirmed either the announcement or the release date; both timeline events rest solely on reporting from wccftech.com. The beta closure and full launch dates remain pending future verification.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
January 7, 2027: The beta will reportedly go offline to prepare for the game's full launch.
January 28, 2027: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy reportedly launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Frequently asked
When will Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launch?
It will launch on January 28, 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
When does the beta close?
The beta closes on January 7, 2027.
When was the game announced?
It was announced on May 22, 2025 during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 livestream.
What platforms will Dark Heresy be available on at launch?
PC via Steam, GOG, Epic, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
More related drama (4)
Sources (3)
- wccftech.com, Owlcat Games Confirms That Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Arrives January 28, 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S|X, Putting Players in the Inquisition, Nov 9, 2026.
- vgchartz.com, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Launches January 28, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, Later for Switch 2, Nov 9, 2026.
- rpgsite.net, Warhammer: 40,000: Dark Heresy releases on January 28, 2027, Nov 9, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 2 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Release Timeline.”
GenZHype, 9 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/warhammer-40-000-dark-heresy-release-timeline/.