There’s always something brewing in the Warhammer universe, but the latest reveals from the Warhammer Skulls showcase delivered a particularly strong double hit for fans across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Two very different new games are officially on the way. One drags players deep into the shadows of the Skaven underworld, while the other throws them into massive tactical warfare in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium.
The result? A pretty huge day for Warhammer fans.
At A Glance
- Two new Warhammer games have been officially announced
- Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster launches in 2027
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch also revealed
- Deathmaster is a 2D stealth-action platformer starring a Skaven assassin
- Chaos Gate – Deathwatch is a turn-based tactical RPG sequel
- Both games are heading to Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC
- Deathmaster also launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Deathmaster Finally Gives The Skaven The Spotlight
For years, Skaven have remained one of Warhammer’s most chaotic and entertaining factions, but surprisingly they have rarely taken centre stage in video games. That finally changes with Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster.
Published by Dotemu and developed by Old Skull Games, Deathmaster is a standalone single-player 2D action platformer built around stealth, assassination and brutal close-quarters combat. Players take control of Vihneek, a deadly Ratman assassin climbing the ranks of the Eshin clan through deception, murder and whatever other unpleasant methods prove necessary.
This one focuses heavily on stealth mechanics. Sneaking through decaying environments, setting traps and silently eliminating enemies all appear central to the experience, though there is clearly room for more savage direct combat too.
Visually, the game looks wonderfully grimy. The twisted underground Skaven world seems drenched in shadows, rot and paranoia, giving Deathmaster a very different atmosphere compared to most recent Warhammer games.
Chaos Gate Returns With Bigger Battles
Meanwhile, Frontier Developments and Complex Games are taking things in a completely different direction with Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch.
Serving as the follow-up to Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, the new tactical RPG once again places players in command of elite forces battling impossible odds across the Imperium.
This time around, the Deathwatch takes centre stage.
Players assume control of Interrogator Bastian Rath as a conspiracy threatens the stability of the Tyrian Expanse. Alongside the Inquisition and Astra Militarum, commanders must build specialised Kill Teams and fight back against xenos threats and the ever-present corruption of Chaos.
Combat appears far broader than before too. Complex Games is introducing nine playable classes, expanded squad customisation and larger-scale battles featuring vehicles like the Redemptor Dreadnought, Scout Sentinel and the legendary Leman Russ tank. There is also a fully customisable Skirmish Mode for players who simply want to experiment with different squad builds and battlefield setups outside the main campaign.
A Strong Future For Warhammer Gaming
Warhammer games have been arriving at an incredible pace over the last few years, but quality has improved alongside quantity too. The fact these two projects are tackling such wildly different genres is probably the clearest sign yet that developers are becoming increasingly confident experimenting within Games Workshop’s worlds.
Whether you prefer sneaking through rat-infested tunnels or commanding elite Space Marines in tactical warfare, there is clearly a lot to look forward to. Give the trailers a watch if you need to know more.
