# Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy arrives on 28 January with a new investigative focus

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-follow-up-dark-heresy-will-launch-at-the-end-of-january/
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:07:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T18:18:40+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-follow-up-dark-heresy-will-launch-at-the-end-of-january/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Dark Heresy is scheduled to launch on 28 January.
- The RPG focuses on investigation and closing heresy cases.
- Owlcat is also supporting Rogue Trader and making an Expanse game.

## Summary

Owlcat Games has set 28 January as the launch date for Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy, confirming the timing with a new trailer. The RPG centres on investigating heresy and closing cases, a shift from the studio’s previous focus on rulership and tactical battles.

The article notes that some players and reviewers have experienced technical problems with Owlcat games near launch, though the studio has continued to improve them with patches and story expansions. Rogue Trader’s final add-on, Processional of the Damned, is due on 8 December, nearly three years after the game’s release; Owlcat is also developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Dark Heresy is available to wishlist on Steam.

## Coverage

- [PC Gamer: Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy arrives on 28 January with a new investigative focus](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-follow-up-dark-heresy-will-launch-at-the-end-of-january/)
- [Rock Paper Shotgun: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy releases in January, leaving not very long to prepare for all the crunchy cRPG choices and secret wars it'll lob your way](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/warhammer-40000-dark-heresy-releases-in-january-leaving-not-very-long-to-prepare-for-all-the-crunchy-crpg-choices-and-secret-wars-itll-lob-your-way)

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