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Genre: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - New tournament open for sign-ups

Do not miss the chance to sign-up to the new For the Greater Good Tournament which will feature 3 multiplayer maps:

  • 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

T’au will arrive as a playable faction in Battlesector 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.

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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

Welcome back everyone, 

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: 

    <*> Loadouts: 

    1. Twin Ironhail Autocannon: this dual-barreled autocannon is designed to shred through enemy infantry and light vehicles with relentless firepower.
    2. 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. 

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

Will you be anywhere around London between September 14th to 16th? Then you might want to mark this on your calendar.

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

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Daemons of Khorne out now

Daemons of Khorne descend on Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector



Uncontrollable rage and bloodthirst arrive with the Daemons of Khorne expansion unleashing a new playable faction and units



In the grim darkness of the far future, the forces of Chaos never rest. The Daemons of Khorne are the latest playable faction set to inspire terror in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.



Bloodthirst



Eight murderous units, including the dreaded Daemon Prince, have been released in the new Daemons of Khorne expansion available today on PC and Xbox, and tomorrow on Playstation (03.00pm BST). These include rage-fuelled Bloodletters and Bloodcrushers, ready to charge into battle with their insatiable need for slaughter. Flesh Hounds hunt without mercy, while the hulking deamonic Bloodmaster leads these fearsome dark forces.



Hellbound War



The new Daemons of Khorne DLC brings even more death and destruction. The Skull Cannon, a war machine forged in the smoldering furnaces at the foot of the Blood God’s throne, can deliver long-range volleys of fire fed by the skulls of the slain foes. Created from the infinite anger of the Lord of War and armed with a Great Axe of Khorne, the mighty Bloodthirster is one of the most exalted of champions. He is joined by the ability-rich Daemon Prince, once mortal, who the dark god himself has given the gift of Daemonhood.



New Terror



Every Daemons of Khorne unit features detailed models and unique special abilities. The expansion will also grant players access to brand-new HQ abilities that benefit the entire faction: Aura of Terror, Echoes of Endless Fury, and Blood Tithe. The expansion’s Blood Legions are itching to be led in both skirmish and multiplayer battles, as well as in a Planetary Supremacy campaign.

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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Daemons of Khorne DLC out on August 24th

The Daemons of Khorne will arrive as a playable faction in Battlesector on August 24th.

The warp-fuelled manifestations of rage and violence are the latest playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Eight murderous units, including the dreaded Daemon Prince, are available to bring Chaos to the galaxy. Bring your armies of the Blood Legions to bear in skirmish and multiplayer battles, or to a Planetary Supremacy campaign.

The Blood Legions



Bloodletters and Bloodcrushers are ready to charge into battle fuelled by rage and an insatiable need for slaughter, while the Flesh Hounds hunt without mercy those who have dared to offend the Blood God. These horrors are led into battle by the Bloodmaster: powerful Daemons that use dark rituals to create a rent in the fabric of reality, allowing more of their kind to pour forth and shed blood for their ever-thirsty god. 

Hellforged Machines of War



The Skull Cannon, a war machine forged in the furnaces of the Blood God’s throne, grinds across the battlefield collecting the skulls of the dead to be used as ammunition for its long-range volleys of fire and death. Nobody is safe from the mighty Harvester Cannon of the Soul Grinder, a diabolic fusion of daemon and machine, firing volleys of pure hatred.

Champions of Chaos



The Blood God can always count on his most exalted champions: the Bloodthirsters and Daemon Princes. 

Created from the infinite anger of the Lord of War and armed with a Great Axe of Khorne, the mightly Bloodthirster stalks the battlefield, its arrival heralding the death of all who stand before them. These Greater Daemons also bring a range of special abilities to enhance their power, whilst their massive wings allow them to fly across the battlefield to seek more skulls for the Skull Throne.

A Daemon Prince was once a mortal, now given the gift of Daemonhood by the Dark God they worship. Upon being granted this precious gift, each Daemon Prince is endowed with murderously sharp talons, in addition to an Infernal Cannon and the deadly melee weapons they carry; none stand a chance against the Hellforged Sword or Daemonic Axe.

Every unit features distinctive, finely crafted models and unique special abilities. In addition, access brand new HQ abilities that benefit the entire faction: Aura of Terror, Echoes of Endless Fury and Blood Tithe.  

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - Orks Tournament

Do not miss the chance to sign-up to the new Orks Tournament which will feature 3 multiplayer maps:

  • Settlement
  • Imperial Ruins
  • Scrapyard (New Orks themed map)

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 Friday, 28th July 2023. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.

The tournament will last 3 rounds,9 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: Settlement - Army Size 2000
  • Round 2 - Mode: Seize and Control - Map: Imperial Ruins - Army Size 2000
  • Round 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Scrapyard (New Orks Themed Map) - Army Size 2000

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector - 1.3.56 - Patch Notes

Changes since 1.3.55

Changes



  • Changed the description of the Planetary Supremacy campaign back to the original version

Fixes



  • FIX: Unable to save reinforcement changes in Daemonic Incursion when using a
  • gamepad
  • FIX: Some achievements unlocked by AI
  • FIX: Weapons chosen in skirmish army manager can affect other units in the army
  • FIX: Thunderhammer FX is still visible after the unit dies
  • FIX: End Turn button text doesn't handle plurals well
  • FIX: Multiplayer match configuration loses gamepad focus
  • FIX: Dead models still animating or not in die pose
  • FIX: Units glitch a little on PS4 when coming out of their 'non-animating' state
  • FIX: Tyrannofex is visually bugged on the Necron siege map
  • FIX: Plus button appears on the campaign army manager only after the unit has already been added
  • FIX: Entering photo mode in live multiplayer prevents the correct passage of turns
  • FIX: Unit Stats desyncs not correcting after multiplayer matches
  • FIX: Gamepad loses focus and won't accept input temporarily
  • FIX: Defender spires don't appear after loading the siege savegame
  • FIX: Xbox multiplayer displays players out of order or with missing names
  • FIX: Thornback's battering ram skill tooltip gives wrong information on the HQ upgrade menu on planetary supremacy
  • FIX: Units floating on Planetary Supremacy desert map
  • FIX: Xbox disconnect dialog displayed two countdowns at the same time after the other player left
  • FIX: Incorrect objective description in Siege PBEM game
  • FIX: Overwatch indicator animation on the unit banner is frozen upon entering overwatch with any unit
  • FIX: Xbox disconnect dialog displayed two countdowns at the same time after other player left
  • FIX: Spotlights don't currently work correctly on PS4 or PS5
  • FIX: Exorcist can soft lock by not returning to idle
  • FIX: Army management 'hide UI' feature does not work on PS4
  • FIX: Auspex line missing on PlanSup Skyshield map
  • FIX: Annihilation Barge does not have a description in the Volatile tooltip
  • FIX: Soft lock in army management Choose Weapons mode
  • FIX: Units providing cover not working when toggled on
  • FIX: Savage Technique does not apply to Aeturo
  • Fix error when spawning a Daemonic Incursion wave without enough tiles for the new daemons.
  • FIX: Various minor Army manager UI issues
  • FIX: Hexmark Destroyer Target Optimisation not applying crit chance
  • FIX: Fix suppression fire events sometimes not triggering if one unit had a missing weapon
  • Fix adjacent tile damage not applying to any targets when one of the potential targets dies.
  • Fix hot seat UI failing to set up completely if Player 2 has no armies available.
  • Fixed exception when ending drag with no unit selected.
  • Fixed an exception when trying to return disabled loadout unit members to idle.
  • Fixed an exception when trying to spawn campaign scenario reinforcements and there is no room.
  • FIX: Xbox disconnect dialog displayed two countdowns at the same time after other player lef