[p]We're releasing a new update for Battlesector. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.[/p][p align="start"][/p][p align="start"]Changes since 1.6.001[/p][p][/p]
General
[p]This is a general bug fix and stability patch, reacting to some of the issues that we’ve seen reported since the release of the 1.6.001 patch and the Black Legion.[/p]
[p]There are several “under the hood” fixes that address errors that we have seen reported in our analytics and aim to increase general stability.[/p]
Balance
General
[p]Oath of Protection (Celestian Sacresant) and Bodyguard (Ogyns) updated to match Guardian Protocols (Lychguard) and not be able to be disabled.[/p]
Bug Fixes
[p]Removed purple corruption from the trees in the Feeding Grounds map[/p]
[p]Fixes to cover not being provided by some buildings on Despoiled Lands[/p]
[p]Fixed description of For The Dark Gods to correctly state the 3x3 affected area[/p]
[p]Fixing Raptors Jump Pack not giving their status effect changes immediately[/p]
[p]Fixing issue where Havocs would sometimes get stuck in animations[/p]
[p]Fixing some issues with Black Legion AI[/p]
[p]Potential fix to some of the reported issues where Command Points are not capturable in some multiplayer situations[/p]
[p]Fixing Skull Cannon and Ectoplasma Cannon being marked as artillery (they’re direct fire weapons)[/p][p]
Black Legion is ready to despoil in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Black Legion out now
[p]The most infamous Chaos Space Marines have arrived in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector with a brand-new faction DLC, introducing fifteen fearsome units that bring the wrath of the Warmaster. Originally born from the once proud Luna Wolves, one of the original sixteen founding Legions of the Space Marines, these warriors fell from grace during the Horus Heresy of the 31st Millennium and were reborn as the dreaded Black Legion.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/77ed07a697cd9357ba84780927ae6329b0390d75.png"][/p][p]Led by the feared Chaos Lord, the Sorcerers of Chaos, the Masters of Executions and the Cultist Firebrands, the faction offers a brutal arsenal. Chaos Terminators, Legionaries, Raptors, Chosen, and Havocs form the relentless backbone of the Black Legion’s armies, each contributing distinct tactical strengths. Supporting them are the terrifying Daemon Engines, whose power can unleash torment and savage destruction.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/9cde8b95d5789d3b2c39e38e05cc50dba8f71ae6.png"][/p][p]With this DLC, available on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation, players can embrace the unholy might of Chaos Undivided and experience a new level of strategic brutality in Battlesector.[/p][p][/p]
We’re excited to announce that the next faction DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector — Black Legion — will launch on February 24th.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/77ed07a697cd9357ba84780927ae6329b0390d75.png"][/p][p]Prepare to bring the might of the Warmaster’s chosen to the battlefield, with new units and new ways to dominate your enemies. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3577620/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector__Black_Legion/"][/p]
[p]Warriors, it’s been a while since we updated you on how Battlesector is proceeding, so now is the time.[/p][p] Firstly, a reminder that Battlesector was featured in December’s Slitherine Next presentation where we gave the first sight of the upcoming Black Legion faction and we also revealed our roadmap for 2026:[/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/01b10e28509321b858f5058bad910137df624b25.jpg"][/p][p]The Battlesector team is hard at work bringing all of these plans to fruition and we’ll have more news on each of them throughout the year ahead. For today, however, we return to the subject of Abaddon's forces, the Black Legion.[/p][p] The ways of the warp are unpredictable at best, and whilst we had ambitions to release the faction to your beclawed hands in December last year, our machinations did not play out as we’d hoped. I can tell you that the Faction is now feature complete however, and it is in closed beta testing to ensure that we have a fantastic new force to add to Battlesector. We’ll have a release date for you very soon![/p][p] The Black Legion store page gives some details on the units that we have selected for the faction, but we thought that you might be interested to know a little bit more about how these were decided upon.[/p][p] [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3577620/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector__Black_Legion/"]There are many potential units for the Black Legion. Their codex is not small, and it shifts and grows as Games Workshop finds new fantastic units to bring to us all.[/p][p] Our first long-list was 37 units from the latest codex, each of which also had a physical version available. This is important for our model making processes (see our previous dev logs on the Astra Militarum Primaris Psyker) and also so that we can agree our interpretation of that unit with Games Workshop.[/p][p] This list was then much debated, voted upon and finally squeezed into an agreed list which featured some important elements that we want our initial faction releases to have.[/p]
Great HQ Units
[p]On the tabletop you have access to some amazing name characters and epic heroes. In Battlesector we aim to give each faction 3 to 4 “HQ” units, which can lead your forces with distinction, and also gain access to the potentially game changing CP abilities.[/p][p][/p][p]We knew from the start that we needed a Chaos Lord and a Sorcerer as iconic leaders and wielders of the powers of the warp. We then took a look at the other warlords and dark powers available and decided on two that would stand apart as distinct and unique in their own right. The Master of Executions provides something unique, a melee-focused whirlwind of death that can pose a very immediate threat to any opposition leader. And the Cultist Firebrand gave us a Chaos Cultist HQ to let players engage with their merely human side (and also gain access to a flamer!).[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/77ed07a697cd9357ba84780927ae6329b0390d75.png"][/p]
A Solid Core
[p]The core of the Black Legion is well settled. Chaos Terminators, Legionaries, Raptors, Chosen and Havocs each lend a very different element to a Black Legion army, but they are all recognised as the heart-beat of their infantry. We had to have them all.[/p][p] Something that might cause discussion is that the Legionaries and Chosen have been given their own distinct roles in Battlesector, with the Legionaries wielding Bolters and grenades whilst the Chosen bring Accursed Chain Weapons and Power Weapons. Many of you will prefer to take these in different guises on the tabletop (maybe all melee, or swapping their ranged and melee specialities), but we always try to give Battlesector units a unique identity and we agreed as a team that the Chosen needed to be the ones getting stuck into the hand to hand combat.[/p][p] Add to this the Cultist Mob and Warband, and there is a fantastic battleline that can take on any challenge.[/p][p] I’m sure there are some of your favourites that aren’t here (Possessed? Chaos Spawn? Warp Talons?), but we only had so many spots and there’s always a chance for these units to arrive at a later date![/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/ef984e109b2930443c3947bc4c717947caf6dd39.png"][/p]
Daemon Engines
[p]The last group are the great Daemonic Engines of war that add epic power and impact to the forces of Chaos. The Helbrute was one of the first names on our teamsheet, closely followed by the Heldrake to be our aerial support unit.[/p][p] We chose to take only one of the Maulerfiend and Forgefiend, and with the Helbrute already getting up close and uncomfortably personal with the enemy, we selected the Forgefield with Hades Autocannon and Ectoplasma Cannon loadouts to add some extremely durable long range support.[/p][p] Our final selections were the Chaos Rhino (absolutely selected because we loved the idea of some Power Weapon wielding Chosen and a Master of Executions being unloaded onto an exposed enemy flank!) and then the Obliterators and the Venomcrawlers. These last two not only added a great swiss army knife of fleshmetal guns and a horrifically quick skirmisher, but they are two of our favourite kits from the tabletop in recent years![/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39808373/9cde8b95d5789d3b2c39e38e05cc50dba8f71ae6.png"][/p]
Black Legion DLC – Beta Sign-Ups Now Open
[p]The forces of Chaos are gathering.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that beta sign-ups for the upcoming Black Legion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector are now officially open![/p][p][/p][p]The beta will be available on Steam, and players must own the base game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector in order to access it. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be notified automatically when the beta goes live.[/p][p][/p][p]Sign up now here and prepare to spread Chaos across the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector | Black Legion showcase & Roadmap 2026
Black Legion DLC
[p]For the first time ever, we unveiled the Black Legion DLC, bringing the Warmaster’s most ruthless Chaos Space Marines into Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.[/p][p]Fans got a full first look at units, abilities, and the sheer brutality the Black Legion will unleash when they arrive. More details and gameplay previews will follow soon—prepare your forces.[/p][p][/p]
Roadmap 2026
[p]We also lifted the veil on our 2026 roadmap, confirming two major additions coming next year:[/p]
[p]Ultramarines Faction – The Emperor’s finest will soon join the fray as a full, playable faction.[/p]
[p]New Narrative Campaign – A brand-new story experience is in development, expanding the Battlesector universe with fresh missions, characters, and strategic depth.[/p][p][/p]
The tournaments follow Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.
The first round will commence on Tuesday, 16th December 2025. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournaments will last 7 and 6 rounds, 11 days each. Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.
[p]We're releasing a new update for Battlesector. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.[/p][p align="start"][/p][p align="start"]Changes since 1.5.330[/p][p][/p][p]This patch is for PC platforms only, the issue that it fixes was not present on PlayStation or Xbox.[/p][p][/p]
Bug Fixes
General
[p]Fixed issue that was causing Assault Terminator Lightning Claws and Storm Shields to be rendered without textures[/p]
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Black Legion DLC | Important news
[p]Players,
We wanted to inform you that the release of the upcoming Black Legion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has been delayed. The team is working hard to ensure the new content meets the level of quality you expect, and we appreciate your patience and support. We're sorry that the DLC won't be releasing this year as intended.
We’ll be sharing more details, updates, and a closer look at what’s coming during Slitherine Next, our live streaming event on December 9th. We hope you’ll join us as we reveal what's next for Battlesector.
Thank you for your understanding.[/p][p] [/p]
Deeds of the Fallen DLC | Vlog #2 - Research
[p]Welcome to the second episode of our behind-the-scenes vlog on Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – Deeds of the Fallen. This time, we explore the deep dive our team took into the lore and universe of Warhammer 40,000. From poring over codices to working closely with Games Workshop, discover how research shaped the characters and storylines of Deeds of the Fallen. [/p][p][/p][p]Get a glimpse of the creative foundations that drive the game forward.[/p][p][/p]
[p]We're releasing a new update for Battlesector. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Changes since 1.5.288[/p][p][/p]
General
[p]This is a patch fix update to address some issues that were added with the Deffkilla Update[/p]
Bug Fixes
[p]Fix for Valkyrie not returning transported units to the battlefield[/p]
[p]Corrected tooltip on the Reinforcements option when starting a Daemonic Incursion campaign[/p]
[p]Corrected Deffkilla HQ priority so more likely to be the CP ability user[/p]
[p]Updating some charge abilities (Furious Charge, Devastating Charge, Battering Ram) to correctly ignore pistol reaction shots[/p]
[p]Updated Angel's Leap to encourage the Harpy to be more active[/p]
[p]Fix for Righteous Aura adding an extra tile than intended[/p]
[p]Fix for enemy AI units being able to sometimes move through your units if they are trapped in a corner[/p]
[p]Updated Mission 11 of Deeds of the Fallen to reduce memory footprint and improve console stability[/p]
