Release and platforms
When does Dark Heresy come out? January 28, 2027.
What platforms? PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. Switch 2 is confirmed for later with no date.
Is it Early Access? No. There is a closed beta until January 7, 2027, then the full launch on January 28.
Is there a Switch 2 version? Yes, announced but undated.
Will it be on Game Pass? Not announced. No Game Pass listing exists at the time of writing.
Price and editions
How much does it cost? Not announced. There is no Steam price or pre-order yet.
What are the Founder’s Packs? Paid supporter packs on Owlcat’s official site, sold until early January 2027. They include digital tiers and a physical Collector’s Edition; they are not the standard edition.
Is there a pre-order bonus? No pre-order bonus has been announced because the standard edition is not on sale yet.
Gameplay
What kind of game is it? A party-based, turn-based tactical cRPG with an investigation layer, set in the Calixis Sector. You play an Inquisition acolyte.
How many classes? Five tier-1 archetypes: Warrior, Officer, Operative, Soldier and Mystic.
How many companions? Eight core companions on the release roster; ten in the closed beta.
Is it co-op? Steam lists online co-op. The player count and structure are not announced.
How long is it? The beta’s Act 1 is about 20 hours. Full length is unannounced.
Does it have mods? Not announced.
Beta
When does the beta end? January 7, 2027.
What is in the beta? Act 1 (roughly 20 hours), five archetypes, four origins, three homeworlds, ten companions and the investigation/Conviction systems. PC/Steam only.
Will beta progress carry over? Not announced. Treat beta saves as test data; assume they will not carry into launch unless Owlcat says otherwise.
Story and setting
Is it a Rogue Trader sequel? It is a follow-up set in the same universe, not a direct sequel. The story moves to the Calixis Sector and the Inquisition.
Do I need to play Rogue Trader first? No. Dark Heresy is a standalone story with a new protagonist. Rogue Trader knowledge helps with the setting, not the plot.
Are there multiple endings? Not confirmed. The Conviction system and faction reputations imply branching outcomes, but Owlcat has not published an ending count.