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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Alpha is a Triumph!

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January 21, 20261 day ago
The God-Emperor Approves: "Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy" Alpha is a Resounding Success

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The Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha launch on Steam saw over 10,000 players join, providing significant feedback. Players found specific encounters challenging, with the Ogryn companion Cogg being rated most valuable. The alpha's success indicates strong player engagement and valuable data collection for game development before its wider release.

In late December 2025, Owlcat Games launched the alpha of their upcoming CRPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy on Steam, garnering positive reactions from both players and media. More than 10,000 acolytes have joined the alpha so far, with thousands of them leaving valuable feedback in the official survey or on social media. Now, the Adeptus Administratum has released new infographics with the most notable statistics. Although 77% of players decided to start their acolyte career on normal difficulty, they still encountered plenty of challenging fights. A certain encounter involving a companion in an abandoned mine proved to be the most difficult. Apropos companions: the abandoned Ogryn Cogg proved his worth to the Inquisition and was rated the most valuable companion! Not only by smashing his enemies into pulp, but also by serving as a living shield to protect his superiors. A true show of self-sacrifice and loyalty to the Inquisition! Players also made sure to equip their team well: they bought more than 17,000 med kits, melta charges, and ropes to tactically overcome obstacles or simply blast through them. Unsurprisingly, acolytes were both security and fashion-conscious: the most equipped item during the alpha were the stylish Machine Gunner’s Boots — reducing fire damage while still looking hot. New players can still join the Dark Heresy alpha by purchasing either the Collector’s Edition or the Developer’s Digital Pack on the website. The alpha will stay open for several months in order for the developers to collect more feedback and for players to come up with new ways to shape their own path as an acolyte of the Inquisition. While the alpha and future beta of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy are only playable on PC, at launch the game will be available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, and consoles via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A full press kit with all info and images is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/Dark-Heresy-press-kit. Stay up to date with Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy by following Owlcat Games’ Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, joining the official Discord, and subscribing to the official YouTube.

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