The beta of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide already had thousands of players on Steam. Now, the game launched with a massive number of players on the platform: About 107,000 players played Darktide at release.
On November 30, 2022, the new installment “Darktide” of the fantasy universe “Warhammer” launched. The game is a bloody co-op shooter set in a dark dystopian world.
What is Darktide about? The player acts on behalf of the Inquisitor and fights alongside up to 3 others as imperial soldiers against Chaos and its followers, with the goal of ultimately gaining control over the megacity Tertium.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Warhammer:
How successful is Darktide at launch on Steam
What are the current player numbers on Steam? According to the analysis website SteamCharts, the game reached its highest peak of players on November 30, 2022, with 107,450 players (as of December 1, 2022, via SteamCharts).
In the beta, Darktide attracted 78,000 people to the game. At release, the number of players rose significantly again.
How do players rate Darktide? On Steam, the game’s rating is mostly positive. Out of a total of 25,475 reviews, 73% are good ratings from players (as of December 1, 2022, via Steam).
How much does Darktide cost on Steam? You can currently get the game for €39.99 on the game platform. If you want the “Imperial Edition” with additional content, game soundtrack, and a DLC, you can get it for €59.99.
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