Hosted by Rahul Kohli, the show pulled back the curtain on multiple new game releases, expansions, and major updates coming soon.
Summary off all Major Reveals in 2024:
| Game | Skulls 2024 Update |
|---|---|
| Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II | World Premiere: The sequel adds the Necrons as a new playable faction alongside the Tech-priests of Mars. Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. |
| Talisman: Digital Edition | 5th Edition – A new digital version based on the upcoming 5th edition of the classic board game, coming to Steam later this year. |
| Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | Details revealed: 3-player co-op campaign, Operations PVE mode, and 6v6 Eternal War multiplayer mode. Launches September 9th, pre-orders now open. |
| Space Marine VR Experience | Zero Latency creating “Warriors of Avarax,” a location-based VR experience coming to their venues in October. |
| Boltgun | “Forges of Corruption” DLC on June 18th with new levels, enemies, weapons and horde mode. |
| Rogue Trader | “Void Shadows” DLC on August 8th brings new adventures involving a Death Cult. |
| Total War: Warhammer III | Free Legendary Hero Karanak the Hound of Vengeance (Khornate daemon) coming soon. |
| Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | “Secrets of the Machine God” free update on June 25th adds new mission, weapons like bolt pistols, and more. |
| Vermintide 2 | Major updates to magic, loadouts, Chaos Wastes, plus open Versus multiplayer alpha on May 30th. |
| Blood Bowl 3 | Season 5 on June 11th brings Necromantic Horror team and addition of crossplay multiplayer. |
| Warhammer 40k: Tacticus | “Machines of War” expansion in June lets players deploy powerful war machines. |
| Speed Freeks | Free-to-play combat racer beta demo available on Steam until May 30th. |
| Warpforge & Legions | Warpforge adds Adepta Sororitas, Legions gets Space Wolves with future additions. |
| Other Games | Updates and news for Battlesector, Gladius, Inquisitor-Martyr, Combat Cards, Chaos & Conquest, Freeblade, World of Tanks and more. |
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 Reveal
The headliner was the world premiere of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, the sequel to the acclaimed turn-based tactical game.
This time around, the Necrons join the Tech-priests of Mars as a fully playable faction. Featuring a story by Ben Counter and soundtrack by Guillaume David, Mechanicus II is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
6v6 Multiplayer Mode Confirmed for Space Marine 2
Perhaps the biggest surprise was the first details on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved 2011 shooter.
In addition to an all-new single-player co-op campaign for 1-3 players, Space Marine 2 will feature the return of the fan-favorite 6v6 multiplayer Eternal War mode.
The multiplayer PvP mode supports epic 6v6 battles, letting you take control of either the traitorous Chaos Space Marines or the stalwart Adeptus Astartes across six different modes like Annihilation, Seize Ground, and Capture & Control.
For co-op fans, there’s also a PvE mode that allows groups of up to three players to team up as Space Marines.
Players can choose from six distinct class types to customize their Space Marine, ranging from the defensively fortified Bulwark wielding a Storm Combat Shield to the sneaky long-range Sniper donning a Camo Cloak.
On top of that, an extensive array of weapons, armor, heraldry, and color schemes provide ample opportunity to make your warrior truly your own.
Players can pre-order now ahead of its September 9th release date.
Space Marine Gets the VR Treatment
Not to be outdone, the Zero Latency VR arcade chain announced Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine VR – Warriors of Avarax, a location-based virtual reality experience putting players in the boots of Space Marines.
It arrives at Zero Latency venues worldwide in October and you can watch the new release trailer below:
About Zero Latency
Zero Latency is a company that operates location-based free-roam virtual reality experiences and venues around the world. They were an early pioneer in the free-roam VR space, allowing players to freely move around and interact in virtual environments without being tethered to computers.
Zero Latency has partnered with HTC to utilize their latest wireless VR headset technology, providing high-resolution visuals and untethered mobility in their VR attractions.
DLCs and Freebies Galore…
Several existing Warhammer games are getting major expansions and updates.
Rogue Trader’s first DLC Void Shadows brings new adventures involving a Death Cult on August 8th.
The hit retro shooter Boltgun gets the Forges of Corruption DLC with new levels and horde mode on June 18th.
Free Update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
And the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide receives the free Secrets of the Machine God update with a new mission, weapons like bolt pistols, and more on June 25th.
This new content will add an unexplored mission taking place in the derelict Mechanicus research station Atelium Foundryplex Omega V for players to investigate. Along with the new level comes a variety of fresh armaments, including the iconic bolt pistol sidearm, melee weapons like Ogryn pickaxes and shockmauls, and a powerful new shotgun.
Additionally, the update introduces a limited-time in-game event called Hestia’s Decollation Crusade, tasking players with beheading swarms of heretics in exchange for in-game currency rewards.
Free Legendary Hero in TW: Warhammer III
Notable updates are also coming to Total War: Warhammer III with the new free Legendary Hero Karanak, while the co-op action game Vermintide 2 teased major changes like an open Versus multiplayer alpha on May 30th.
The brutal sports game Blood Bowl 3 kicks off Season 5 with the Necromantic Horror team joining the roster and the addition of crossplay multiplayer on June 11th.
… and lots more updates!
Mobile titles like the popular Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus are expanding with the Machines of War update allowing players to deploy powerful war machines as new unit types.
The free-to-play racer Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks has a limited beta demo available on Steam now until May 30th as well.
The card battlers Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge and The Horus Heresy: Legions are both gaining major new factions, with Warpforge getting the Adepta Sororitas and Legions welcoming the Space Wolves soon.
Tons of other games like Battlesector, Gladius, Inquisitor – Martyr, Combat Cards, and Chaos & Conquest also received news about new content, updates, and more.
Up to 90% Discount on Steam Games
Below is a detailed table highlighting some of the most impressive Warhammer Skulls discounts on Steam, showing both the original and final prices, ensuring you can easily identify the best deals to grab during this limited-time sale.
| Game Title | Discount | Final Price |
|---|---|---|
| Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War | -90% | 4,08€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector | -50% | 20,43€ |
| Total War: WARHAMMER III | -50% | 29,99€ |
| Total War: WARHAMMER III – Thrones of Decay | -15% | 22,92€ |
| Total War: WARHAMMER TRILOGY | -68% | 56,97€ |
| Blood Bowl 3 | -50% | 14,99€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader | -30% | 34,99€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | -40% | 23,99€ |
| Warhammer: Vermintide 2 | -80% | 5,59€ |
| Warhammer Tide-Collection | -72% | 27,60€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun | -35% | 14,29€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge – Sororitas starter bundle | -35% | 19,49€ |
| Warhammer Horus Heresy: Legions – Space Wolves bundle | -35% | 18,84€ |
| Warhammer Horus Heresy: Legions – World Eaters Skulls bundle | -15% | 16,99€ |
| Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr | -80% | 9,99€ |
About Warhammer Skulls
The Warhammer Skulls showcase is an annual event that gives fans a look at all the latest and upcoming Warhammer video game releases from developers and publishers across the world.
Skulls pulls back the curtain on a massive slate of new game announcements, major updates, expansions, and additional content for existing Warhammer titles spanning PC, console, mobile, and even virtual reality platforms.
From hugely anticipated sequels to popular franchises to brand new experiences, Warhammer Skulls an overwhelming number of exciting reveals that Warhammer video game enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
