Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy - A detailed look at the Closed Beta
Owlcat Games has launched a closed beta for 'Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy,' offering Founder's Pack owners access to the game's first act. The title features a new investigation-based gameplay system and a morale mechanic, set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Why it matters
This release represents a significant expansion of the Warhammer 40,000 video game franchise, showcasing evolving mechanics in the CRPG genre.
Nicosia, Cyprus (June 17, 2026) | Today, Owlcat Games shared a detailed look inside the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available to all Founder's Pack owners on PC. The Closed Beta opens the game's complete first Act - around 20 hours of investigations, combat encounters, and companion recruitment in the Imperial sector of Scintilla - and reveals the systems through which the Acolytes of the Inquisition pursue heresy across the Calixis Sector.
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