Warhammer Skulls 2025: Major Game Announcements
The Warhammer Skulls 2025 showcase was packed with exciting news for fans of the grim darkness of the far future. From long-awaited sequels to surprising remastered editions, there was something for everyone. Let's dive into the highlights.
Dawn of War's Triumphant Return
One of the biggest announcements was the return of the beloved real-time strategy series, Dawn of War. Relic Entertainment announced Dawn of War Definitive Edition, set for release on PC later in 2025. This is sure to excite longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Space Marine Gets a Masterful Upgrade
Fans of brutal close-quarters combat got a pleasant surprise with the announcement of a Master Crafted Edition of the original Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. This enhanced version, boasting 4K resolution, modernized controls, and a remastered audio experience, is launching on PC and Xbox Game Pass in June.
Space Marine 2 also received some attention, with a teaser revealing its upcoming horde mode, Siege. Prepare for intense battles against overwhelming hordes of enemies!
Boltgun Blasts Back
The retro-styled first-person shooter, Boltgun, is getting a sequel! Boltgun 2 is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. For those eager to get their fix now, a free-to-play typing game, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance, is available on Steam.
RPG Adventures Expand
Owlcat Games unveiled its next project, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, a narrative-driven tactical RPG. This follows their successful Rogue Trader title, which is also receiving a new expansion, Lex Imperialis, and a Season Pass 2 adding even more content.
Beyond these major announcements, the showcase revealed updates for numerous other Warhammer titles, including new DLCs, free updates, and even mobile game announcements. The Warhammer universe continues to expand!
Source: IGN