“World premieres, new trailers, and behind the scenes sneak peeks” on June 1
Although there are many (too many?) chances to get intoWarhammerand40Kthese days when it comes to video game adaptations, two upcoming titles, in particular, are really speaking to me: the first-person co-op gameDarktidefromVermintidedeveloper Fatshark, andSpace Marine 2, a long-awaited action sequel. We’ll see more of both of them shortly, as Games Workshop is putting together aWarhammer Skullsshowcase on June 1.
Warhammer 40,000: DarktideandWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2are the showpiece games here — especially since they’re new and they look cool — but the event will also cover the “latest updates and future plans” for some already released games, too. In its announcement, Games Workshop specifically pointed toTotal War: Warhammer III,Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, andWarhammer: Vermintide 2. We’ll see what we get.
When to show up
The Warhammer Skulls event will begin at10:00 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday, June 1, with “week-long offers” and new game content to follow.you may catch it live on Twitch.
Even if you’re only interested in seeing a new trailer or two, you may want to swing by for the wider showcase — Clive Standen (ofVikingsfame) will be involved. (If you missed it, he’s Captain Titus inSpace Marine 2.) Considering how quickly oursummer calendar is filling up, though, I don’t fault anyone for being a bit more choosy with their time.
Darktideisn’t too far off with a September 13, 2022release date, butSpace Marine 2feels much less tangible at this point — Saber Interactive is still listing aTBAlaunch.
I’m ready to cull the hordes in both of these games. Where are you at with them?
