A gameplay trailer was released on 10 December 2020, which showcased the use of weapons such as a Lasgun and a chainsword being used to defeat hordes of Poxwalkers and chaos traitors. The game was first announced in July 2020 during the Xbox Series X and Series S showcase event in which Fatshark showed plans for a 2021 release. This approach resembles that of Destiny 2 ‘s campaign. The plot is set to evolve over time in a manner that parallels a live service, continuing to develop on a weekly basis and following a set meta narrative. The game’s story, written by author Dan Abnett, will focus on a squad of Inquisitorial Agents investigating a potential Chaos infiltration on the planet Atoma Prime in the Hive City of Tertium. Crafting will also allow the player to upgrade their weapons and increase their stats. Progression will be split between random rewards, an in-game currency that will allow the purchase of weapons and a contract system to earn a weapon of your choice. Difficulty will be divided in two variables, one affecting enemy count and the other damage received from enemies. Unlike in Vermintide 2, multiple missions will take place in the same area, some of which will include optional secondary objectives that allow players to obtain better loot. All classes will make use of a regenerating shield.

The four classes consist of a Veteran, Zealot, Ogryn and Psyker. Rather than a set of pre-made characters, the game will allow players to customize their class, appearance and gender. The game will use a similar formula to that used in Fatshark’s Warhammer: Vermintide 2 in which four players cooperate to defeat periodic waves of AI-controlled enemies.

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