Buried within Games Workshop’s announcement that Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe is "now properly rolling" is a tantalising tease that a Warhammer Fantasy Cinematic Universe could be next.
08.12.2023 - 16:55 / gamespot.com
Save almost $10 on this CRPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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War never changes, not even in the grim (and dark!) future of humanity, but commerce is adaptable. Especially when there's a business deal to be made in a backwater quadrant that's home to the very worst monsters of the cosmos. Having just launched, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has gotten its first discount on PC. Over at Fanatical, you can save 17% on the game by using the promo code FANATICAL17, dropping the price of the game from $50 to $41.50. This deal is only for the PC version, but Rogue Trader is also available on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
This is only for the standard edition of the game, but it still has a lot of content for you to explore. Taking place in Warhammer 40K's Koronus Expanse--an uncharted region of the Imperium filled with all manner of nasty creatures--it'll be up to you explore this stretch of space and opportunities for profit. Every decision has a consequence in this CRPG based on the popular tabletop game, and for anyone looking for something similar to Baldur's Gate 3 but more complicated, Rogue Trader might scratch that itch.
It's worth noting that the game does have several bugs crawling around it, but like most modern game releases, these could be addressed in future updates. At the time of writing, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has a generally positive aggregate review score of 75 on GameSpot's sister site Metacritic. If you're looking for some help in the game, you can also check out GameSpot's Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader guides.
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Buried within Games Workshop’s announcement that Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe is "now properly rolling" is a tantalising tease that a Warhammer Fantasy Cinematic Universe could be next.
Around this time last year it was announced that Games Workshop had reached an "agreement in principle" with Amazon to bring the Warhammer 40,000 universe to the screen. That full agreement has now been finalised, Games Workshop say, meaning "the next stage can begin."
2022 did not end particularly well for our favorite hunk of burning PC gamer Henry Cavill. After leaving The Witcher to return to the big screen as DC's top-dog superhero, the Superman project fell apart, his old job was gone, and he was very suddenly looking for something to do. But there was one bright spot: After all of the above had unfolded, Games Workshop confirmed that Cavill was set to head up, and star in, a Warhammer 40,000 «cinematic universe.»
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The wait for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been a long one, and it’s expected to drag on a bit longer yet, with the shooter’s release still several months away. Hot on the heel of its explosive new trailer at The Game Awards earlier this month though, publisher Focus Entertainment has released a new batch of screenshots from the game.
I was shuttling up to my Voidship, planning to check out a prison planet uprising, when the sun exploded. The unexpected arrival of Xenos ships and the quick deployment of their star-shattering weapon left my crew in complete disarray. As I met with a round table of companions and ship staff, I was presented with choices.
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puts players into the role of the Rogue Trader for the Imperium of Man, exploring the Koronus Expanse with a freedom that most humans do not hold. Despite the prestige that this title carries, the position would be one that could lead to a very lonely life if not for the series of companions that the player character can invite to join them in their adventure. These allies may not always be the most trustworthy, but each provides a unique backstory, complete with quests and possible romance, as well as assistance for the Lord Commander in dangerous circumstances.
Games Workshop retail staff have a rough job, from low pay to consistent unreasonable targets from upper management, so it’s with all the love and respect that I tell you about the animated lad that my 14-year-old friends and I used to make fun of for liberal use of the phrase “If a Space Marine walked in here right now…” It was always accompanied by wildly enthusiastic gesticulation meant to convey the absolute unit-tude of said Space Marines (8 feet tall in Warhammer 40,000’s lore). I bring this up because it perfectly sums up the thorny issue behind marketing these yoked stormtroopers: Space Marines are very expensive for something so small, forcing Games Workshop to make the legend of these tiny plastic soldiers tower over the reality.
We’re coming up for air from our coverage of The Game Awards to loop our readers in on some of the best deals happening this weekend. If you’re looking to experience some of the winners from the 2023 Game Awards for yourself, you can find discounts on a variety of titles on Steam. Some other highlights you might want to check out include a sitewide sale on Blu-Rays from The Criterion Collection, and the Xbox Series X matching its Black Friday price on Walmart and Amazon.
Games Workshop, creator and publisher of games and other products in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, has had an excellent go around with its video game releases these past few years. The latest, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, seems to have a full head of steam with reviews and impressions pouring in filled with positive notes. Meanwhile, standout titles like Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate — Demonhunters and Warhammer 40,000: Darktidehave likewise made a name for themselves in their respective genres. But all three games have done so without directly crediting workers at the Nottingham-based company who actually do the work.
Owlcat Games’ Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is available now for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. A new trailer is available to celebrate, outlining the different features players can expect from the role-playing game. Check it out below.