Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is Owlcat Games’ party-based cRPG, launching on Xbox Series X|S on 28 January 2027. Here’s everything we know so far, from the release date to platforms, price and achievements.
Dark Heresy at a glance
- Release date: 28 January 2027
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox Play Anywhere: Not confirmed
- Game Pass: Not announced
- Price: Not announced yet
- Developer: Owlcat Games
- Publisher: Owlcat Games
- Genre: Party-based cRPG with turn-based tactical combat
- Players: Single-player
- Age rating: PEGI 16 / ESRB T
- Achievements: Full list not published yet
Our Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated as more is confirmed.
What is Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy?
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is a grimdark, party-based, story-driven cRPG from Owlcat Games. You begin your service as an acolyte of the Inquisition, investigating heresy, commanding a diverse warband and shaping the fate of the Calixis Sector, where every decision carries weight.
Your duty is to expose the hidden rot where no one else dares to look. You uncover plots, interrogate suspects and piece together conspiracies through a deep investigation system, protecting the Imperium from xenos, heretics and mutants by any means necessary.
When is the Dark Heresy release date?
It launches on 28 January 2027. Owlcat confirmed the date with a release trailer in its official announcement on 9 November 2026, and on X: “On January 28, 2027, prepare to venture into the Calixis Sector and meet the dire Night Lords.” Our release date report has the trailer.
Is Dark Heresy on Game Pass?
Not so far. No Game Pass deal has been announced, and the Xbox Store listing doesn’t include it in any Game Pass plan. We’ll update this page if that changes.
Which Xbox platforms is Dark Heresy on, and is it Play Anywhere?
Owlcat has confirmed Xbox Series X|S, and the Xbox Store listing marks it as optimised for Series X|S. Xbox Play Anywhere hasn’t been confirmed.
How much will Dark Heresy cost?
Xbox pricing hasn’t been announced yet. When we checked on 9 November 2026, the Xbox Store listing had no purchase option or price. We’ll add the price in pounds and dollars once it’s listed.
Does Dark Heresy have achievements?
Yes, Xbox achievements are listed as a feature on the Xbox Store, but the full list and Gamerscore haven’t been published. We’ll add the count once Xbox confirms it.
What are the key features?
- Serve as an acolyte of the Inquisition in the Calixis Sector
- A deep investigation system for plots and conspiracies
- A warband of humans, abhumans and xenos with fully voiced dialogue
- Turn-based tactical combat built around weak points and morale
- Choices with lasting consequences
Everything we’ve written about the game is in one place on our Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy hub, and we’ll keep this page updated as more is confirmed.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
