Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Developer: Fatshark
Player Statistics
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:52 AMAverage players
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At a glance
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has 6,177 players in-game right now, 69% of its 24-hour peak of 8,957. Its all-time peak was 56,532 players on June 23, 2026. 109,175 Steam reviews rate it “Mostly Positive” (72% positive). Current price: $39.99.
What players say about Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide offers a highly praised, intense cooperative horde shooter experience with standout melee and gunplay. However, the overall reception is tempered by long-standing complaints about slow content updates, inconsistent technical performance, and frustration over the lack of a true solo or offline mode.
What players like
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Exceptional combat and gameplay 58 of 120 reviews
Players consistently praise the combat mechanics, describing the mix of melee and ranged action as visceral, satisfying, and among the best in the horde shooter genre.
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Immersive atmosphere and sound 32 of 120 reviews
The game's visuals, setting, and soundtrack are frequently highlighted as top-tier, effectively capturing the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 aesthetic.
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Much improved progression 24 of 120 reviews
Many reviewers noted that recent updates significantly improved the weapon crafting and progression systems, removing previous frustrations with RNG-heavy mechanics.
What players criticise
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Lack of solo play 31 of 120 reviews
A frequent point of contention is the inability to play truly solo or with bots; the current system requires at least two players to start a private session.
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Performance and optimization issues 28 of 120 reviews
Players report recurring issues with stuttering, FPS drops, and general instability, particularly on some hardware configurations, even years after launch.
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Slow content delivery 25 of 120 reviews
Reviewers express frustration with the pace of new content, noting that map variety and meaningful updates have been infrequent compared to expectations.
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Monetization concerns 14 of 120 reviews
Several players criticize the game's use of a premium cash shop for cosmetics and paid DLC classes, viewing these as aggressive or greedy practices.
Best for: Players who enjoy fast-paced, cooperative horde-slasher games with high-quality combat feel and appreciate the Warhammer 40,000 setting.
Not for you if: Players who prefer to play solo or offline, or those who are sensitive to poor optimization and performance hitches.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — questions players ask
- Can I play this game solo?
- No. The game does not support a true solo experience with bots; you generally need at least two players to start a private lobby.
- Is the performance well-optimized?
- Reviews are mixed. While some players report smooth gameplay, many others describe consistent issues with stuttering, FPS drops, and crashes, particularly on certain hardware.
- Is the game worth the price?
- Opinions vary. Supporters feel the core gameplay loop provides excellent value, especially on sale, while critics feel the lack of content and aggressive monetization practices make it harder to recommend at full price.
Summarised automatically from 120 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series.
In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten to turn into an overwhelming tide of darkness. A mysterious and sinister new force is seeking to take control of the entire city. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos.
As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
Built on the legacy of Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces intense WH40K gunplay to the mix. Master the balance between ranged and melee combat as you fight through a slew of enemies. Feel the impact of each swipe, swing, and slice of a chainsword, or fry some flesh with a lasgun.
Darktide is a co-op game. Wandering too far, risks punishment by foes looking to immobilize or capture stray Rejects, such as the slavering Chaos Hound or the Moebian Trapper. Once you fall prey to such foes, only your teammates can save you! More than that, your innate toughness – your determination to press on through the pain – only recharges when you are in the proximity of your strike team.
Create your own, unique character and customize their physical appearance, voice, and origin. Choose your class to determine which unique traits and skill sets they will make use of in battle. Will you be a seasoned veteran of the Imperial army, a snarky outsider, or a fiery zealot? The choice is yours.
Step into the violent, dystopian world of Warhammer 40,000. From boiling hot industrial factories to the decaying water maintenance zone afflicted by constant acid rainfall - Tertium Hive is a hard and unforgiving place even at the best of times. Your role is to serve the zealous Inquisition by embarking on missions to exterminate the threats lurking in the depths of the hive city, or die trying.
Adapt to the erratic whims of Chaos with conditions- mutators that add a spontaneous challenge to your mission. Your team must learn to adjust, adopt new tactics and change up their loadouts to face these ruthless challenges.
Supported languages: english, french, italian, german, spanish - spain, polish, portuguese - brazil, russian, simplified chinese, japanese, korean, traditional chinese
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 72 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 72 GB available space
- Additional Notes: An SSD storage device is highly recommended
Mac
Linux
User Reviews
top 3 favorite
out of memory / 10
other then the choppy performance the game is pretty fun!
This is easily the most fun ive ever had with a game like this :)! for the emperor
Shouldn't have waited so long to get into Warhammer 40k. Hopefully a positive review can convince at least one other person out there to take the dive as well. Also, I DID NOT LIKE VERMINTIDE. Don't let that stop you from trying this game if you were the same way. They're very different and I enjoy this one a lot.
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Additional Information
| Developer | Fatshark |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | Unknown |
| User reviews | 72% positive (109175) |
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