Over the course of December, Owlcat Games has been treating us to previews of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy from deep dives into its Investigation System and a smattering of gameplay screenshots.
Today, however, Owlcat Games has decided to release a new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, showcasing its systems in action to celebrate the launch of the game’s Alpha Test (it was originally supposed to go live on December 16, 2025, but Owlcat Games delayed it to December 18, 2025, for some quick fixes).
The gameplay shows a montage of the various dark adventures the player will embark on in the game, narrated by Anton Zerbe, an Inquisitor Lord the player will serve under as an Acolyte of the Inquisition.
Scenes include the player Acolyte meeting recruitable companions they’ll meet, like Laarthyr Cairnareth, the Aeldari Corsair, and snippets of the game’s Investigation system, where the player must collect and piece together evidence to solve mysteries and deal punishments to suspects.
There are also quick scenes showing off the game’s combat system, which aims to be an evolution of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s as there are now mechanics where you can target enemy limbs to deal extra damage or debuffs.
These combat scenes also give the player a glimpse at some of the enemies they’ll face, like malfunctioning members of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the savage Kroot race, and mutated Daemons who worship the Chaos Gods.
Players who pre-ordered Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy’s Digital Founder’s Pack or Collector’s Edition will be able to experience these gruesome scenes firsthand, as the Alpha Test has gone live for the Steam version of the game.
If you haven’t pre-ordered and wish to join the Alpha Test for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, details for how to do so can be found on the game’s Steam Page.
For people who haven’t joined, they will have to wait until the game releases sometime in the future on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
Are you looking forward to playing Owlcat Games’ next CRPG adaptation of Warhammer 40,000? Then let us know in the comments below!
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