Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer Skulls Festival - Battlesector major update & Gladius Demolition Pack
Battlesector & Gladius will take part in Warhammer Skulls Festival
Warhammer Skulls Festival 2024
We are excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector & Gladius will be taking part in the Warhammer Skulls festival.
We can't wait to show you what is coming: Warhammer Skulls will begin on Thursday May 23rd, and last for a whole week until Thursday May 30th.
Games Workshop is going to kickstart the festival with a showcase on their Twitch channel, so make sure to tune in on Warhammer Twitch channel at 5 pm BST on May 23rd.
Discover more about the Warhammer Skulls festival here.
Slitherine to take on the future development of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Black Lab Games originally developed the game and the first six faction DLCs, as well as a wealth of new features and game modes between 2021 and 2024. The studio’s relationship with Slitherine dates back to 2015, with the release of Star Hammer: the Vanguard Prophecy on PC. Moving forward, Black Lab Games will work on new projects that are still to be announced.
Marco Minoli, Director of Publishing at Slitherine, said: “With Battlesector, Black Lab Games created one of the most tactically rich and comprehensive strategy games within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which is still enjoyed by thousands of players today.
We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to Black Lab Games for its hard work and unwavering dedication to the project over the last few years."
“Looking to the future, Battlesector will remain a key title within Slitherine’s portfolio, and we’re excited to expand upon the game in new and exciting ways that players have yet to experience. We’d encourage fans to keep an eye out on the Battlesector Steam page and our social media channels for the very latest developments”.
Paul Turbett, CEO and Creative Director at Black Lab Games, said: “Having the opportunity to develop a game set in the iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe has been an amazing experience. We at Black Lab Games are grateful to Games Workshop for letting us play in their universe, to the players who have joined us on the journey so far, and to Slitherine for making it all possible. I can't wait to see where the game goes from here, and I'm confident it's in safe hands and has a bright future”.
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Map Builder & Campaign Editor Update - 1.4.76
Today's Update brings the fully featured release of the Campaign Editor and Map Builder.
PC players can use these new features to build and share their own Maps and Campaigns from the in-game interface, and Console players are able to download and play creations that have been uploaded.
With the new Campaign Editor, players can now design, create and play their own campaigns, elevating the Battlesector experience like never before. Check out the full editor guide here.
Uploading and downloading campaigns and Maps is done from the easy to use in-game interface using the mod.io tools. You can browse all the uploaded maps and campaigns from mod.io website.
Changes since 1.4.72
Changes
- The Map Builder and Campaign Editor are now out of beta. The user experience for both features has been enhanced since the release of the initial beta version.
- Added support for dialogue triggers during a mission in a custom campaign
- Added support for choosing whether to use an HQ Tech Tree for a custom campaign
- Added support for skyboxes for custom maps
- Added more options for custom map surrounds
- Changed the Painboy and Big Mek healing abilities to also clear Poison or Corrosion status effects
- Adjusted the starting position of several Tyranid units in the Landing Pad mission of the Age of Crimson Dawn campaign so that the Battle Sisters are attacked less in the early rounds
- Adjustments to server refresh rates in multiplayer lobbies to reduce server load
Bug Fixes
- FIX: Imperial Trench not working correctly
- FIX: Ork and Daemons missing a tile cap for their base tile in Planetary Supremacy
- FIX: T’au using the Blood Angels base map in Planetary Supremacy
- Fixed a number of localization issues
- Fix missing faction lore string for T’au
- Contestants and score not displayed during custom campaign battles
- Fixed Planetary Supremacy sliders not working with a gamepad
- FIX: Can't access tooltips for second row of buff icons with gamepad
- Auto-generated AI skirmish armies are not adhering to the point cap
- “In a custom campaign, if you let a player choose between all 7 factions, there's no BA”
- FIX: Custom Campaigns, can't customise maps if you use in-built maps only
- “Drop down menus in Army Builder get scrunched when font size is increased”
- Fix terrain not showing up in topdown view sometimes.
- Certain large units don't impact Thornback and Skull Cannon charge ability
- FIX: Shockcannon and Trukk Smasha don't get bonus vs Invictor Warsuit
- “Veterancy rewards in Planetary Supremacy bugged”
- FIX: Players cannot accept Mod.io terms on WinStore builds
- FIX: Can't finish sisters Age of Crimson Dawn missions without owning sisters DLC
- Boon of Khorne is a white square icon on Bloodlettters
- Markerlight icon not showing properly
- Certain large units don't impact Thornback and Skull Cannon charge ability.
- (Specific) Terrain not providing cover in PS Random Map
- “Daemon Prince summoned units on top of stealthed stealth suits, and no Daemon unit appeared anywhere”
- “Seraphim units running animation loop but standing still.”
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - New tournament open for sign-ups
- Fire Caste Outpost (New T'au themed map)
- Aisle of Tithes
- Fortress of Redemption
You can sign-up here.
The tournament follows Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.
The first round will commence on Thursday, 14th March 2024. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.
The tournament will last 3 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.
Round Info:
- Round 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Fire Caste Outpost (New T'au themed map) - Army Size 2000
- Round 2 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000
- Round 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Fortress of Redemption - Army Size 2000
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - T'au & Map Editor update out now
For The Greater Good: new playable race, the T’au, joins the fray in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Available now on PC, Xbox and on Playstation, the game’s fifth main DLC expands upon the fast-paced turn-based action by introducing the T'au Empire.
Playstation players can already buy the DLC, but it will be playable once the patch is made available.
The T’au is the latest faction to step onto the battlefield of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. The technologically advanced race has arrived to spread The Greater Good across the galaxy with 14 new units that are playable in the game’s dynamic campaigns, skirmishes, and in multiplayer.
Specialising in long-ranged weaponry, the T’au has a diverse selection of unit types that use their technological prowess to gain the upperhand. Using its high-tech sensors, the XV88 Broadside Battlesuit can pinpoint enemy weak points that can be easily exploited. The XV25 Stealth Battlesuits can blend seamlessly into its surroundings to get the drop on foes and the formidable XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team has access to a variety of devastating weapons.
Each of these units feature distinctive, finely crafted models and unique special abilities. In addition, players can access brand new HQ abilities that benefit the entire faction. These include Seeker Missile Strike, Manta Strike, and Orbital Ion Beam.
Coinciding with the launch of the T’au DLC is the release of the free new Map Editor. By using an easy-to-use in-game tool, players can create their own custom maps and share them with the world via a cross platform upload system. All player created maps will be available to be used in skirmishes, multiplayer, and in the Planetary Supremacy dynamic campaign. The map editor is out now on PC, while creations are downloadable on all platforms. Discover more about the update here.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2583910/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector__Tau/
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - T'au DLC out on February 15th
The young and technologically-advanced race is the latest playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Fourteen new units are available to extend the Greater Good to all the species of the galaxy.
Assault Teams
Pathfinders scout to prepare the battlefield for the Fire Warrior Strike and the Fire Warrior Breacher Teams. Their sophisticated target-painting technology allows them to hit even the most agile of targets. Those Teams are led into war by the Cadre Fireblade, whose presence amongst their ranks inspires them to fight even harder.
Jet-boost Elites
The XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team is an armored elite who is ready to take down anyone who stands in their path, thanks to their wide range of weapons. Nobody is safe from the sneaky assault of the XV25 Stealth Battlesuits, ready to eliminate the targets with the burst cannon or the fusion blaster. These tough and well-armed suits boast jet-assisted speed that allows them to cross the battlefield in bounding leaps.
A Battlesuits Force
Advanced targeting systems in the T’au Battlesuits allow them to continue operating ranged weapons effectively, even when engaged in melee combat. The XV88 Broadside Battlesuit has a high-tech sensor that constantly analyzes enemies on the battlefield, providing the pilot with a myriad of weak spots to exploit. Enemies don’t have the time to react when the XV95 Ghostkeel Battlesuit approaches them with the Camouflage Field activated. It’s almost impossible to take the XV104 Riptide Battlesuit down. Its Shield Generator improves its survivability on the battlefield.
Vehicles made for war
The TX4 Piranha is armed with a Piranha Burst Cannon or a Piranha Fusion, while the Hammerhead Gunship is equipped with a Railgun or Ion Cannon. These Machines of war are often a double-edged sword; powerful when pointed towards your opponent, but dangerous when they themselves are destroyed. Due to the presence of powerful anti-gravitic thrusters and jet engines, this unit is prone to exploding when it has lost all of its health, damaging adjacent units indiscriminately.
A life to the pursuit of the Greater Good
The Ethereal is a member of the fifth caste of the T'au species, forming a ruling elite. The Sense of Stone, giving him a nigh-supernatural resilience, and the Zephyr’s Grace, allowing him to swiftly and silently move across the battlefield, make the Ethereal a resilient and inspiring leader.
Strategic and aggressive, the T’au Commander can pilot a hulking heavily armored Enforcer Battlesuit, or a highly maneuverable Coldstar Battlesuit. Equipped with Burst Cannon (Enforcer) or High-output Burst Cannon (Coldstar) and the T’au Flamer. T’au Commanders are the heroes of the T’au Empire and its most effective leaders. As masters of the strategic arts T’au Commanders direct the forces under their command with great skill, allowing them to inflict maximum damage on the enemy.
Every unit features distinctive, finely crafted models and unique special abilities. In addition, access brand new HQ abilities that benefit the entire faction: Seeker Missile Strike, Manta Strike and Orbital Ion Beam.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2583910/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector__Tau/?beta=0
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Dev Diary #12
Dev Diary #12 - Servitors Deployed
++ Thought of the Day ++
Those without faith in the Emperor are but an empty vessel, a pointless husk; only through His will can your pitiful existence have meaning.
A lot has happened since the last Dev Diary in March this year. Battlesector was displayed at Warhammer Fest in Manchester, featured in the Warhammer Skulls Festival to highlight the release of the Orks faction pack, and the Chaos Daemons of Khorne were released as a playable faction in late August. Despite that, our duty to the Emperor isn’t complete, so we are here to share some news about a massive upcoming feature that will be available for free to all Battlesector players.
A feature that has been requested frequently, and one that we’ve always wanted to add was support for user-generated content (UGC). Recently, we’ve been working on a new Map Builder, that will allow any player to create and share their own custom maps.
Using an easy-to-use in-game tool, you’ll be able to arrange terrain pieces to construct maps to your own design. You’ll start by configuring the maps’ size and ground type. You’ll also be able to control the map lighting settings, so whether you want to create a fog-shrouded manufactorum or a blazing desert on Baal Secundus, the choice is yours. You’ll also be able to configure which objective types are supported.
Once you’ve made a map, you can share it with the world, via an in-game cross-platform upload system.
Player-created maps - whether it’s one you create yourself or one you download - will be available for use in skirmish mode, multiplayer (Live and Asynchronous), or can be added to the pool of maps used when a new Planetary Supremacy campaign is generated.
Finally, we plan to add the ability to join multiple maps together to create your own campaigns.
There is still some way to go before this feature is ready, so look for an update early next year. We can’t wait to see what creations you come up with.
- The Black Lab Games Team
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295500/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector/
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Primaris Invictor Tactical Warsuit out now
We have really exciting news for all the Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector fans. Today's major free update introduces a formidable new unit: the Primaris Invictor Tactical Warsuit. This mechanical behemoth promises to reshape the battlefield with an array of devastating weaponry and cutting-edge technology.
The new Primaris Invictor Tactical Warsuit will be available in skirmish, Daemonic Incursion, multiplayer, Planetary Supremacy and also in the story campaign.
Primaris Invictor Tactical Warsuit features:
- Twin Ironhail Autocannon: this dual-barreled autocannon is designed to shred through enemy infantry and light vehicles with relentless firepower.
- Incendium Cannon: the Incendium Cannon unleashes torrents of scorching flames, turning the battlefield into a fiery hellscape and engulfing foes in righteous fire.
- Twin Ironhail Autostabber: as if the autocannon wasn't lethal enough, the Autostabber adds a close-quarters combat element, allowing the Primaris Invictor Tactical Warsuit to eliminate threats in tight spaces.
- Invictor Fist: a powerful melee weapon, the Invictor Fist crushes enemy armor with its hydraulic strength, delivering bone-crushing blows to anything foolish enough to stand in its way.
- Heavy Bolter: providing sustained and accurate firepower, the Heavy Bolter ensures that the Tactical Invictor Warsuit remains a force to be reckoned with, even at a distance.
- Fragstorm Grenade Launcher: the Fragstorm Grenade Launcher showers the battlefield with explosive ordinance, disrupting enemy formations and creating chaos among the ranks.
<*> Loadouts:
What are you waiting for? Dowload the latest update of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and unleash destruction in the battlefield.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295500/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector/
Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance will be at WASD x IGN
Slitherine is coming to WASD, bringing two of its most anticipated real-time strategy games: Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. You will have the chance to experience the games first hand, meet our staff and offer your valuable feedback.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow is the highly anticipated real-time strategy game pinning the United States against Russia in a fictional conflict set in the contemporary era. At WASD you will get the chance to play the latest version of the game in an exciting single player mission.
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network.
You'll have the chance to play through a few missions from the early stages of the single-player campaign at WASD.
📅 WASD X IGN 2023
Date: 14th - 16th September 2023
Location: Truman Brewery London