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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

72%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperFatshark
PublisherFatshark
Release DateNov 30, 2022
-75%
$39.99$9.99
Peak Players107.5K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Darktide offers a visceral and satisfying horde-shooting experience with deep combat mechanics and an exceptional soundtrack that has significantly improved since its rocky launch. However, persistent technical issues including poor optimization, frequent crashes, and controversial monetization of cosmetics continue to polarize the player base.

Pros

  • Satisfying and deep horde-based combat mechanics with high technical skill ceiling.90%
  • High replayability driven by a solid progression system and engaging core gameplay loop.85%
  • Exceptional atmospheric music and sound design that enhances the grimdark setting.80%
  • Significant improvements to core systems and stability since the original release.75%
  • Refreshing live-service approach that avoids the use of traditional battlepasses.60%

Cons

  • Severe optimization issues and poor performance, particularly for AMD hardware users.90%
  • Frequent game crashes and server disconnections disrupt the gameplay experience.80%
  • Anti-consumer cosmetic practices, including the removal of features to be resold as microtransactions.75%
  • The gameplay loop can feel repetitive and lacking in mission variety over time.65%
  • Noticeable input delays that often require community mods to mitigate.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Players frequently recommend consulting community optimization guides to achieve stable frame rates.
  • The game maintains a high average playtime of 157 hours despite its mixed review rating.
  • The PS5 version is noted as a strong alternative for those with performance issues on PC.
Confidence: 92%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 17, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
6.8K
Peak · last 90 days
56.5K
All-time peak
107.5K

Price

Current price
$39.99$9.99-75%
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
72%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews138.0K
Positive: 99.0K (72%)Negative: 39.1K (28%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

157h

Avg Playtime at Review

82%

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