Save the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty enemies in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a new collaborative experience created by the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. Grains of corruption deep in the mound create the risk of an overwhelming wave of darkness. A mysterious and sinister force is trying to take control of the entire city. Together with your Inquisition allies, you must root out the enemy before the city descends into Chaos. When Tertium falls, outcasts arise. High-octane hybrid combatBuilding on the traditions of best-in-class melee combat from Vermintide 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide also introduces a fierce firearm combat system from the WH40K universe. Master the right combination of ranged and melee combat as you smash through legions of enemies. Feel the effect of every cut with your chainsword or toast your enemies with lasgun. Die alone or suffer with othersDarktide is all about collaboration. By moving too far away, you risk being immobilized and captured by the Chaos Hounds or Moebian snaddlers. When you fall victim to such enemies, only your team members can save you! But that's not all. Your innate endurance – the determination not to give up despite the pain – only regenerates near your stroke syndrome. Your character, your playstyleCreate your own unique character and customize their appearance, voice, and origin. Next, choose a class to determine what unique traits and skill sets your character will use in combat. Will you become a seasoned veteran of the Imperial army? An ironic outsider? Or maybe a fiery fanatic? The choice is yours. Tertium – a mound city in the end of its declineStep into the brutal, dystopian world of Warhammer 40,000. From the heat-scorching factories to the decaying water treatment zone that has been hit by acid rain, the Tertium Mound has always been a merciless place. You must serve the zealous Inquisition as you undertake missions to exterminate threats in the depths of the mound city. You will succeed or you will die. Chaos Never SleepMatch the whims of Chaos in the mechanics of circumstances – these are mutators that add spontaneous challenges to your missions. To meet them, you and your team must constantly adopt new tactics and change your equipment accordingly.