Fatshark Drops Massive Update for Midnight Release
Hold onto your power armor, gamers! The hype train has left the station. Fatshark, the indie dev crew, has unleashed Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on Xbox Series X|S. And guess what? They’re not just porting the title, they’re delivering it with a colossal Patch #13, also known as the Class Overhaul. This is no simple skin; we’re talking about a ground-up reinvention of the class and feat systems. Get ready for talent trees and a smorgasbord of new abilities.
Crossplay and Editions: More Bang for Your Emperor’s Tithe
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will flex on Xbox with two editions for purchase. But that’s not where it stops, folks. Day One access on Xbox Game Pass is also a thing, and yes, you heard it right—crossplay with PC. So, whether you’re a console zealot or a PC purist, the game has got everyone covered.
Community Voices Heard: A Word from the Execs
Juan Martinez, the Executive Producer of Darktide, tossed some kudos to the community. He acknowledged that fans had been clamoring for both an Xbox release and an update to the class system. “We appreciate their patience and are excited to get this into their hands,” he said. Clearly, Fatshark listens, and they’ve delivered.
Deep Dive: Patch #13 Class Overhaul
Here’s where it gets juicy. The Class Overhaul introduces talent trees for all four Archetypes—Veteran, Zealot, Psyker, and Ogryn. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill point-and-click talents. Oh no. You’ll find:
- Blitz ability: Changes to the grenade slot for most classes, and a Brain Burst slot for the Psyker.
- Combat ability: Think of it as your ultimate move, coming with cooldowns but with game-changing impacts.
- Keystone: The iconic talents that will significantly shape your playstyle.
- Talent: Buffs that are integrated into the core gameplay loops, so think synergies and power spikes.
- Aura: Team buffs, because nobody conquers a galaxy alone.
- Stat node: Simple but essential—flat bonuses to core stats like toughness, crit chance, and health.
And that’s it, G-LYFE Nation. Now you’ve got the lowdown on Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Xbox Series X|S launch and the game-changing Class Overhaul. Get those talent trees pruned and prepare for some grimdark mayhem. Stay tuned for more info as it drops. GG!
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
