The highly anticipated co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been delayed.
The upcoming Left 4 Dead-style co-op game, set in the Warhammer 40k universe, was due to be released on September 13. But the PC version has now been pushed back until November 30, 2022, with the console edition launching on Xbox Series X|S shortly after.
“Delaying a game is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions a developer faces and one we are not excited about making,” said Fatshark CEO Martin Wahlund via Twitter. “Still, we hope this speaks to our commitment to taking the time necessary and doing whatever it takes to get you the best possible game.”
Specifically, it looks as though the Fatshark team needs more time to improve the game before it ships… and while that means a bit of a wait for Warhammer 40k fans, it’s certainly as good a reason as any.
“While we have been humbled by the great feedback on the game so far, we also need more time to improve stability, performance, and to mature key systems,” he explained. “Each is critical to making sure we have the best possible experience for you, the players.”
Despite the delay, it’s not back to the drawing board for Darktide.
Wahlund also revealed that a series of beta and technical tests will be launching in the coming months… and they need Warhammer 40,000 fans to help out. If you want to participate in the beta, just sign up at darktide.live/signup.
But for the time being, the upcoming betas are the only way to get your hands on the upcoming sci-fi co-op shooter.
IGN’s Ryan McCaffrey had a lot to say about Warhammer 40,000: Darktide during the recent hands-on preview, explaining that “Darktide looks set to be both worthy of that attention and approachable to players both familiar with and new to Warhammer, and/or anyone who’s played Vermintide 2.”
Want to read more about Warhammer 40,000: Darktide? Check out the extended gameplay trailer for a good look at what to expect, and read up on all the nerdy details you’ll find in the game.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
