Are you to dominate Chaos in Warhammer 40K: Darktide? Released on November 30th 2022, this shooter game comes packed with plenty of gritty, nail-biting action for you to get your hands on.
We’ve put together everything there is to know about Warhammer 40K: Darktide including the official PC system specifications, and our top PC and laptops to play!
Darktide Gameplay
The dystopian city of Tertium is overrun with bloodthirsty foes in Warhammer 40K: Darktide. Venture into the deepest parts of the city where corruption and a sinister force are slowly taking control. Only you and your allies can seek out this enemy to regain control before everything crumbles into Chaos.
On your journey through Tertium, explore vast industrial factories, decaying city streets, and much more, all whilst battling against hordes of terrifying creatures and that pesky acid rainfall…
What’s more, Warhammer 40K: Darktide features a unique blend of melee and ranged combat to help you slash and bash your way through slews of enemies. From a chainsword to a lasgun, there is plenty in your arsenal to get your hands on.
Who Will You Be?
In Warhammer 40K: Darktide, you can unleash your creativity and craft your own unique character. Completely customise your character’s physical appearance, voice, origin, and select the class that perfectly suits your warrior.
Each class has a special blend of traits and skills that will offer certain advantages whilst in battle. There are four different classes, which are:
- Psyker: a magic-wielding class
- Veteran – Sharpshooter: a long-range class
- Ogryn: a tank, up-close range class
- Zealot – Preacher: a melee-range class
Does Warhammer 40K: Darktide Feature Multiplayer?
Warhammer 40K: Darktide is an online multiplayer game. Up to four players can team up together to fight back against the hordes of creatures and save Tertium.
Is Warhammer 40K: Darktide a PC Exclusive?
Warhammer 40K: Darktide is available to play on PC and XBOX Series X/S. There is support for crossplay, meaning you’ll be able to team up with friends regardless of their platform.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 2600 | Intel Core i7 9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
Our Top PCs to Play Warhammer 40K: Darktide
Are you in a PC or laptop upgrade to play Warhammer 40K: Darktide? If so, Overclockers UK has got your back with plenty of premium PCs and laptops to choose from. Each one boasting incredible build quality and only the finest hardware. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourites, but you can shop the full range if these don’t suit your vibe.
OcUK Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Jade has been built with only the very best hardware and fine-tuned for maximum performance in Warhammer 40K: Darktide. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700, enjoy ultra-fast speeds in both single and multi-threaded tasks. Plus, become immersed in all your favourite gaming worlds or boss battles thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Take advantage of built-in support for Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS for stunning graphics that will make you the envy of your teammates.
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop comes armed with a complete suite of powerful gaming hardware that is perfect for enjoying Warhammer 40K: Darktide on the go! This includes an AMD R9 7845HX CPU for seamless multitasking, ideal for both gaming and content creation. What’s more, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, unlock incredible visuals with hyper-realistic lighting and shadows thanks to Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS.
- 17.3” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- AMD R9 7845HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
OcUK Gaming Harrier Configurable PC
With the OcUK Gaming Harrier, enjoy exceptional performance in Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more of your favourite AAA titles. Equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, unlock blisteringly fast processing speeds. Perfect for both work and play. Take advantage of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, for stunning photo-realistic visuals and enjoy a truly immersive gaming experience.
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customisable base hardware specification
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary M.2 and 2.5” SATA SSDs
- Windows 11 Home included
Do You Have What It Takes?
Have you played Warhammer 40K: Darktide? What are your thoughts on the gameplay? Let us know in the comments.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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