Warhammer 40K Darktide Beta - How To Join & Dates

Fatshark's newest four-person co-op game is on the horizon, with the developer announcing that Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will go live with its Closed Beta test from 14th October 2022 ahead of its official release on 30th November.

Darktide follows the critically acclaimed Vermintide franchise originally released in 2015, following the same game formula players know and love. Here's when the Warhammer 40K: Darktide Closed Beta starts and how to join.

How To Join Warhammer 40K: Darktide Closed Beta

Fatshark first announced that the Warhammer 40K: Darktide Closed Beta test would be available to Microsoft Windows PC players via Steam and the Microsoft Store via an official blog post on 20th September 2022. 

The developer noted that the Closed Beta sign-up was to ensure a “smooth experience at launch.” Accordingly, the Beta will run from 14th to 16th October 2022. Contrary, Warhammer 40K: Darktide will officially release on 30th November 2022.

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You can sign-up for the Closed Beta testing on Warhammer 40K: Darktides official website. On the registration page, you must provide an email address, after which you will receive a survey you should complete upon signing up.

This survey will ask specific questions regarding your PC hardware specifications to ensure you are eligible to participate in the Warhammer 40K: Darktide Beta program. 

If you are successful, you will receive an email containing a code you can redeem on Steam. Additionally, those who participated in the recent Tech Test will find that the Warhammer 40K: Darktide Closed Beta will have more content and features available.

Fatshark also announced they plan to support more players in the new Beta test. Warhammer 40K: Darktide is a sequel based on the previous Vermintide games, based in the city of Tertium, plagued with hordes of bloodthirsty monsters.

In addition, the game will feature unique character customization, like physical appearance, voice, and origin. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide releases on 30th November 2022 and is currently available for pre-order.

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