Warhammer Skulls 2025: All The Game Announcements And News

Warhammer Skulls has become a fixture of the summer games showcase circuit, with the event covering all things related to the popular IP. Once again hosted by Warhammer 40K mega-fan Rahul Kohli, this year's Warhammer Skulls revealed new details on several in-development games, provided updates on existing titles, and even dropped a few surprises into the mix. While there was no mention of a Dawn of War 4 or a new teaser for Space Marine 3, we did get a sneak peek at Rogue Trader developer Owlcat Games' next CRPG, the reveal of a Boltgun sequel, and confirmation of remasters for a few classic Warhammer 40K games.In case you missed it, here's everything that was announced during this year's Warhammer Skulls showcase. Warhammer 40,000: Dark HeresyRogue Trader was a well-received CRPG when it was first released in 2023, and for Owlcat Games' next project, it has a new Warhammer 40K adventure in development that shines a light on the Imperium's dreaded secret police: the Inquisition. Set against the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the mystery of the Tyrant Star, players will lead their group across the galaxy to root out heresy and corruption. Owlcat says you can expect intricate investigations, a turn-based combat system, and choices that carry very grave consequences as it expands on the ideas introduced in Rogue Trader. There's no release date for it yet, but Dark Heresy will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Announced From Rogue Trader Studio Warhammer 40,000: Rogue TraderIn case you're still not satisfied with Rogue Trader consuming dozens of your hours, you can look forward to new story content that'll gobble up even more of your free time. Lex Imperialis--the second major expansion for the game--adds a new 15-hour storyline and introduces the incorruptible Adeptus Arbites, as well as new companion Solomorne Anthar.Season Pass Two was also announced for the game, and this will add two more expansions and an appearance customization pack. The third expansion will see players explore a Necron vault, and the fourth expansion introduces the voidship graveyard known as the Processional of the Damned. Talisman Digital: 5th EditionFive more characters that were previously available only in Talisman: Digital Classic Edition--Druid, Minstrel. Ranger, Swordsman, and Jester--are being added to Talisman Digital: 5th Edition, and starting July 10, players will be able to purchase the co-op expansion Alliances: Fate Beckons on Steam for the game. Total War: Warhammer 3Fans of this grand real-time strategy game can look forward to a new Lords Pack that'll add three new Legendary Lords into the Immortal Empires campaign mode. There'll also be a new custom-battles mode, new units, and fresh gameplay mechanics included here. The new Tides of Torment DLC was also announced for Summer 2025. Warhammer Combat CardsDaemon Primarch Angron will be released as the next Supreme Commander for the Warhammer card game. Warhammer 40,000: TacticusA new faction based on the Adeptus Custodes, was announced for the mobile strategy game. Blood Bowl 3The next season of Blood Bowl 3 launches on June 10, and it'll see a brand-new faction added to this brutal sports game. Warhammer 40,000: BoltgunFor a change of pace, you can return to Boltgun and test your word-per-minute skills in combat through the free Warhammer 40,0000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance on Steam. The retro-inspired shooter has been reimagined as a gruesome typing experience where you'll have to hammer in words like "Chaos filth" to dispatch daemons with gusto, and the game is now available. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2The adventures of Space Marine Malum Caedo will continue, as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 was announced. It'll be out in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and like the first game, you can expect a retro-inspired romp through alien worlds while wielding weapons that'll transform enemies into pixelated giblets.Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Announced, Very Unexpected Spin-Off Out Now Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2Ahead of its upcoming release, we got a new look at Mechanicus 2 and the planetary conflict between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient Necron dynasty. The trailer showed off several new environments that'll serve as battlefields in this turn-based-tactics game. Warhammer: Vermintide 2The third Level of the Verminous Dreams campaign has been released as a free update for Vermintide 2, and if you've been wanting to try it out, the co-op shooter was added to Xbox Game Pass recently. Warhammer 40,000: Speed FreeksThe 1.0 launch for combat-racing game Speed Freeks is now live, and to celebrate, the game has been discounted to $16. Featuring an "Ork-y" take on vehicular combat, the full version offers offline and online play, nine vehicles, 10 maps, and various Orks to unlock. Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000Free-to-play strategy-game series Supremacy is venturin

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Warhammer Skulls 2025: All The Game Announcements And News

Warhammer Skulls has become a fixture of the summer games showcase circuit, with the event covering all things related to the popular IP. Once again hosted by Warhammer 40K mega-fan Rahul Kohli, this year's Warhammer Skulls revealed new details on several in-development games, provided updates on existing titles, and even dropped a few surprises into the mix. While there was no mention of a Dawn of War 4 or a new teaser for Space Marine 3, we did get a sneak peek at Rogue Trader developer Owlcat Games' next CRPG, the reveal of a Boltgun sequel, and confirmation of remasters for a few classic Warhammer 40K games.

In case you missed it, here's everything that was announced during this year's Warhammer Skulls showcase.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Rogue Trader was a well-received CRPG when it was first released in 2023, and for Owlcat Games' next project, it has a new Warhammer 40K adventure in development that shines a light on the Imperium's dreaded secret police: the Inquisition. Set against the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the mystery of the Tyrant Star, players will lead their group across the galaxy to root out heresy and corruption. Owlcat says you can expect intricate investigations, a turn-based combat system, and choices that carry very grave consequences as it expands on the ideas introduced in Rogue Trader. There's no release date for it yet, but Dark Heresy will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Announced From Rogue Trader Studio

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

In case you're still not satisfied with Rogue Trader consuming dozens of your hours, you can look forward to new story content that'll gobble up even more of your free time. Lex Imperialis--the second major expansion for the game--adds a new 15-hour storyline and introduces the incorruptible Adeptus Arbites, as well as new companion Solomorne Anthar.

Season Pass Two was also announced for the game, and this will add two more expansions and an appearance customization pack. The third expansion will see players explore a Necron vault, and the fourth expansion introduces the voidship graveyard known as the Processional of the Damned.

Talisman Digital: 5th Edition

Five more characters that were previously available only in Talisman: Digital Classic Edition--Druid, Minstrel. Ranger, Swordsman, and Jester--are being added to Talisman Digital: 5th Edition, and starting July 10, players will be able to purchase the co-op expansion Alliances: Fate Beckons on Steam for the game.

Total War: Warhammer 3

Fans of this grand real-time strategy game can look forward to a new Lords Pack that'll add three new Legendary Lords into the Immortal Empires campaign mode. There'll also be a new custom-battles mode, new units, and fresh gameplay mechanics included here. The new Tides of Torment DLC was also announced for Summer 2025.

Warhammer Combat Cards

Daemon Primarch Angron will be released as the next Supreme Commander for the Warhammer card game.

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus

A new faction based on the Adeptus Custodes, was announced for the mobile strategy game.

Blood Bowl 3

The next season of Blood Bowl 3 launches on June 10, and it'll see a brand-new faction added to this brutal sports game.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

For a change of pace, you can return to Boltgun and test your word-per-minute skills in combat through the free Warhammer 40,0000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance on Steam. The retro-inspired shooter has been reimagined as a gruesome typing experience where you'll have to hammer in words like "Chaos filth" to dispatch daemons with gusto, and the game is now available.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

The adventures of Space Marine Malum Caedo will continue, as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 was announced. It'll be out in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and like the first game, you can expect a retro-inspired romp through alien worlds while wielding weapons that'll transform enemies into pixelated giblets.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Announced, Very Unexpected Spin-Off Out Now

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2

Ahead of its upcoming release, we got a new look at Mechanicus 2 and the planetary conflict between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient Necron dynasty. The trailer showed off several new environments that'll serve as battlefields in this turn-based-tactics game.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The third Level of the Verminous Dreams campaign has been released as a free update for Vermintide 2, and if you've been wanting to try it out, the co-op shooter was added to Xbox Game Pass recently.

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks

The 1.0 launch for combat-racing game Speed Freeks is now live, and to celebrate, the game has been discounted to $16. Featuring an "Ork-y" take on vehicular combat, the full version offers offline and online play, nine vehicles, 10 maps, and various Orks to unlock.

Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000

Free-to-play strategy-game series Supremacy is venturing into the dystopian future of Warhammer 40,000, as players will be able to take command of factions like the Space Marines, Orks, the Astra Militarum, and Chaos Space Marines. There's no release date for it yet, but you can expect the game to launch for PC, iOS, and Android.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

A big update is on the way for the turn-based-tactics Warhammer 40K game, starting with a brand-new narrative campaign featuring the Sisters of Battle waging taking on the merciless Orks across 12 missions.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius

Developer Slitherine is releasing a new unit pack for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius that'll add the fan-requested Aeldari Craftworld Vyper and the Rubric Marine for the Chaos Space Marines.

Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge

The Emperor’s Children are coming to Warpforge, as Lucius the Eternal will be one of the new Warlords to join the game. The free-to-lay digital card game will also introduce the Emperor's Children campaign to all players, and completing it will unlock a free starter deck.

Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy Legions

Sticking with card games, Horus Heresy Legions will see the Blood Angels, Shattered Legions, and White Scars factions added as part of the Beta-Garmon expansion.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

The first paid DLC for Darktide arrives on June 23 across all platforms, and it'll introduce the new Arbites class. This will launch alongside a new update that aims to improve the onboarding experience for new players, and you can also expect changes to difficulty selection and progression.

Warhammer 40,000 and Rust crossover announced

Warhammer 40,000-themed cosmetic skins are coming to the popular survival game Rust. You can look forward to new looks for your character, base, and crafted weapons with the Death Korps of Krieg Pack.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Development on Space Marine 3 has begun, but for Space Marine 2 players, there's plenty to look forward to. A free update will add the new Siege mode on June 26, and this is described as a new three-player PvE experience where players have to stay alive for as long as possible while facing off against endless waves of Tyranid and Chaos enemies. Season Pass holders can also expect the White Scars Chapter Pack and the Blood Angels Cosmetic Pack on the same day, adding a ton of new cosmetic options.

Counter-Strike 2 is also getting Warhammer 40,000 content

Counter-Strike 2 players are getting new Warhammer 40,000 in-game stickers based on decals seen in the tabletop game.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition

Relic Entertainment nailed the idea of a Warhammer 40K strategy game back in 2004, and more than 20 years later, Dawn of War is making a comeback. The Definitive Edition includes all the Dawn of War and standalone expansion content, 4K support, upscaled textures, and image-based lighting. Other neat features being added to this release include an improved gameplay camera, a HUD optimized for widescreen displays, and 64-bit modding support. It'll be coming to PC later this year.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

The original Space Marine is getting a big 4K upgrade, and you can grab the "Master Crafted" edition when it launches on June 10 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. This version of the game will also include modernized controls, an overhauled interface, improved character models, and remastered audio. It'll also be available for Game Pass on PC and Xbox Series X|S.