Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Release Date Is January 28, 2027: Platforms, Editions and Switch 2

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy finally has a release date: January 28, 2027. Owlcat Games, the studio behind Rogue Trader, confirmed it's coming out on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on the same day. A Switch 2 version is coming too, just later.

This one's been a long time coming. It was announced back in 2025, went through an alpha and a closed beta, and now there's an actual date on the calendar.

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Dark Heresy at a glance

What kind of game is it?

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If you played Rogue Trader, you know the style. It's a big story RPG where you build a party, make choices that change how things go, and fight in turn-based battles. Everything is fully voiced.

The difference is who you are. In Rogue Trader you were a rich space captain with a warrant to do pretty much whatever you wanted. In Dark Heresy you're an acolyte of the Inquisition. Steam's description sums it up: lead investigations, uncover conspiracies and "wage a secret war against heresy." That means investigations, hunting heretics and digging into the stuff the Imperium would rather keep buried. Owlcat says your choices "carry grave consequences," which in 40K usually means somebody's getting purged.

It's set in the Calixis Sector. Rogue Trader took place in the Koronus Expanse, which sits right next to Calixis, so if you finished that game you'll recognize the neighbourhood.

Based on the tabletop RPG

Dark Heresy started as a pen-and-paper roleplaying game, the first big 40K RPG, where you and your friends play as an Inquisitor's agents. It's got a cult following for a reason. Owlcat already turned the Rogue Trader RPG into a video game, and Dark Heresy is the natural next step. If you want the original, the Dark Heresy core rulebook is still around.

And if you want the best stories about Inquisitors, the classic is Dan Abnett's Eisenhorn books.

Editions and pre-orders

Right now you can only buy it on Owlcat's own Dark Heresy site. The cheapest option is the Core Digital Pack at 9.99. Then there's the Premium Digital Pack at 9.99, the Developers Digital Pack at 9 and the Collector's Edition at 89. These founder packs are on sale until early January, and the Collector's Edition is expected to ship shortly after launch.

The price on Steam and consoles hasn't been announced yet, so don't assume it'll be the same 9.99. We'll update this when Owlcat confirms it.

What about the beta?

If you're in the closed beta, it goes offline on January 7, 2027, so Owlcat can get ready for launch. The beta had around 20 hours of content, which tells you how big the full game is going to be.

What about Switch 2?

Owlcat confirmed a Switch 2 version but didn't give a date. It says that info is coming "at a later date." So if you're a Switch-only player, you'll be waiting a bit longer than everyone else.

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Should you get it?

If you liked Rogue Trader or Owlcat's Pathfinder games, it's an easy yes once reviews are in. If you've never played one, they're long, slow, story-heavy and very much about reading and making choices. Not a shooter. For something faster in 40K, Space Marine 2 is still the go-to.

FAQ

When does Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy come out?

January 28, 2027, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Is Dark Heresy coming to Switch 2?

Yes, but later. Owlcat hasn't given a date.

Who is making Dark Heresy?

Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and the Pathfinder RPGs.

How much is Dark Heresy?

On Owlcat's own store it starts at 9.99 (Core Digital Pack), up to 89 for the Collector's Edition. Steam and console prices haven't been announced yet.