Summary
- Warhammer Skulls – the ultimate festival of Warhammer video games returned today, with a showcase hosted by Rahul Kohli.
- It included a world premiere for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and new content for a plethora of Xbox Warhammer games.
- The celebration includes a week-long sale, with exclusive discounts on Warhammer games.
The ultimate showcase of Warhammer video games, Warhammer Skulls, debuted today with exciting news for Xbox Warhammer games and significant discounts.
Hosted by avid Warhammer fan Rahul Kohli for the second consecutive year, the Skulls Showcase marks the beginning of a thrilling week filled with world premieres, new announcements, and content reveals for Xbox fans. As part of this celebration, players can anticipate substantial discounts on the Xbox and Windows Store, with savings of up to 80% during the event.
Let’s delve deeper into the announcements, reveals, and updates revealed during the Warhammer Skulls Festival:
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2
Xbox fans will be thrilled to learn that Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 has been unveiled with a world premiere trailer at Skulls. The trailer provided an early glimpse into the story, confirming that both the Mechanicus and Necron factions will be playable this time around. Additionally, acclaimed composer Guillaume David returns to deliver awe-inspiring music, and veteran author Ben Counter continues the Mechanicus saga in the game. With promises to exceed the beloved original, Mechanicus 2 is highly anticipated.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Focus Entertainment and Saber treated fans to a first look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2‘s 3-player co-op campaign and online multiplayer elements. They also announced that digital pre-orders are now available, allowing fans to secure their preferred edition before its September 9 launch.
To commemorate the occasion, exclusive Xbox Design Lab Space Marine 2 controllers are now available. The designs for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Wireless Controller can be viewed here.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun announced a new DLC expansion, Forges of Corruption. Players can join Malum Caedo in battling corruption in the forges of Graia, featuring new levels, enemies, weapons, and a new Horde mode. Fans eager to purge heretics can wishlist the DLC now and enjoy the base game on Game Pass.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is set to release its first expansion, Void Shadows, on August 8. This expansion provides a glimpse into the secretive Genestealer Cult and introduces the new Death Cult Assassin companion, delving further into the darker aspects of the Imperium.
The showcase also featured trailers for Season 5 of Blood Bowl 3, introducing the new Necromantic Horror faction, a teaser from Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, teasing Astra Militarum and new free units, and updates for Game Pass favorite Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, including a new free update, Secrets of the Machine God, arriving on June 25.
Furthermore, World of Tanks: Modern Armor showcased its Warhammer 40,000 celebration with the addition of the Rogal Dorn tank to Xbox, while Call of Duty highlighted the final opportunity to acquire the Warhammer 40,000-themed Tracer packs. On Windows PC, Total War: Warhammer 3 teased the next free Legendary Hero, Karanak.
For Game Pass subscribers, Xbox Free Play Days will offer access to multiple Warhammer games from May 23-26, including Blood Bowl 3, Rogue Trader, Realms of Ruin, and Vermintide 2.
With an abundance of Warhammer content on the horizon, there’s plenty for fans to enjoy. Keep up with all the latest announcements and take advantage of great deals on the dedicated Warhammer Skulls Festival landing page. Thank you for reading!