The annual Warhammer video game event, Warhammer Skulls, has concluded its latest showcase, marking a decade of significant announcements. This year, fans received exciting news, including the release date for Dawn of War IV, a sequel for Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, a standalone Skaven title, the integration of Armageddon into Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and an unexpected Warhammer 40,000 crossover with Helldivers 2.
Continue reading for a comprehensive roundup of the newly announced games, updates, and trailers from Warhammer Skulls 2026!
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Dawn of War IV was a focal point of this year’s announcements at Warhammer Skulls. The eagerly awaited real-time strategy game is set to launch on September 17, 2026. Alongside the release date, a detailed roadmap was shared, highlighting forthcoming updates and DLCs for the first nine months post-launch. This includes the return of Crusade Mode, a Mission Editor, new Commanders for Last Stand mode, and two paid DLCs: one featuring a prologue for the Blood Ravens set on their homeworld of Aurelia, and another adding a fifth playable faction to the original four (Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus).
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch
Warhammer Skulls unveiled Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, a sequel to the acclaimed Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. Developed by Complex Games and published by Frontier, it is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will command a Deathwatch Kill Team in this turn-based adventure, incorporating agents from the Inquisition and Astra Militarum as they combat various xenos factions like the Tyranids, Orks, and Tau. The debut trailer showcases units such as the Redemptor Dreadnought and Leman Russ tank.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster
Dotemu announced Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a new single-player 2D action platformer set to release on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027. Players will assume the role of a Skaven assassin in this intriguing new title.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
Warhammer Skulls also marked the initiation of the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy beta and announced that Rogue Trader’s third DLC, The Infinite Museion, will be released on June 11. The closed beta is accessible on PC for purchasers of the Founder’s Packs and includes approximately seven hours of gameplay as players traverse the spires of Scintilla, interacting with the elite and uncovering political intrigues.
Total War: Warhammer III
Creative Assembly revealed the first character pack for Total War: Warhammer III, featuring Bhashiva & The Tiger Warriors, now available on PC. The launch coincides with Patch 8.0, updating Grand Cathay and introducing the free Legendary Hero, Taoyan the Merciless.
