WH40K Darktide is a new co-op game from the creators of Vermintide

Fans of the gloomy world of Warhammer 40,000 will be delighted to hear that a new co-op game set in that universe is coming in 2021.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a 4-player co-op action game set in the hive city of Tertium.

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It's been developed by Fatshark, the developers of the best-selling and award-winning co-op action franchise Vermintide, which itself is set in the world of Warhammer (not 40K).

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"We’re sticking with what we know. A co-op game first and foremost, with the same tight melee combat that not only are we proud of but also that we’re known for," says in Fatshark's press release. 

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"However, we’ll be giving ranged combat more complexity of its own to really bring it up to par with the hands-on stuff. Our hope is that we can really deliver on some truly hybrid combat that’s both accessible yet boasts a high skill ceiling, offering the same opportunity for mastery regardless of whether you’ve got a lasgun or a chainsword in your hands."

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is set to release in 2021 for Xbox Series X and Steam,  and you can already wishlist Darktide on Steam.