Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Alpha Slightly Delayed

Developer Owlcat Games announced a brief delay for the release of its PC alpha version for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. Initially planned to release today for those who have purchased either the $79.99 Developers Digital Pack or $289 Physical Collector’s Edition, the alpha will now launch in a couple of days on December 18, 2025. The delay is due to the team finding some blocking issues that would detract from the overall gameplay during its final pre-launch checks.

Set in the same universe as Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy sees players control an acolyte of the Inquisition in the backdrop of the catastrophic event known as the Noctis Aeterna. They embark on various investigations accompanied by their warband, which includes both loyal Imperials and xenos. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release window not yet announced.