Warhammer Skulls for the throne of skulls 2021 : du 6 au 10 juin (Showcase 3 juin)

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As those of you who play some of the phenomenal Warhammer video games on offer may know, every year Khorne himself graces us with his attention and rewards those who reap a hefty tally of skulls in his name. Well, it’s that time of year again, so put on your Slaying Hat,* and take a look at the details on the next Warhammer Skulls event.

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The Skulls for the Skull Throne event returns this year in a new form AND with a fresh name to celebrate the tremendous, ever-growing host of video games set in the Mortal Realms and the 41st Millennium. The week-long Warhammer Skulls festival starts Thursday the 3rd of June at 6pm (BST), and you can join the celebrations as we kick off the event live on Twitch with a Showcase. Enjoy world premieres, exclusive first looks, details of special offers and free-to-keep video games, and new video game announcements.

We’re delighted to announce that Warhammer Skulls features on more platforms than ever before this year. As well as its usual home on Steam, the festival will appear on Xbox, Windows 10, GOG, and Oculus too. Plus, you can find cool deals and game updates over on Nintendo Switch, the Apple App Store, GeForce Now, and many more. 

Once you’ve caught the main event, don’t go anywhere as our aftershow delves into the juicy details in search of more nuggets of exclusive info, which you can find here on Warhammer Community as soon as the showcase finishes.

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Love Video Games? Check Out Every Reveal From the Warhammer Skulls Festival

 

 

 

 

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You may already know it as Skulls for the Skull Throne, and now the newly renamed Warhammer Skulls online event is back with a seven-day festival of all things Warhammer video games. This year it’s bigger and better than ever, with an online showcase stuffed with world premieres and announcements, new games and content, and a few choice deals to be had on your favourite Warhammer games.

In addition to its classic home on Steam, the festival has come for the first time to Xbox (including three games you can play for free this weekend), Windows 10 (with three brand new games), GOG (with a free event goodie bag), Oculus and more. Before we get into the nitty-gritty of what you’ll find on each platform, though, we owe you a show. Without further ado, feast your eyes on the Warhammer Skulls Showcase.

 

There’s a lot to go through, so pop the kettle on and have a nice brew to hand as you get stuck into all of these games. Don’t forget to keep checking back too, as more details will be added as the festival goes on.

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Total War: Warhammer II

The final Lord Pack for Total War: Warhammer II is on its way, where you’ll join the stealthy Lizardmen Chameleon, Oxyotl, and the rampaging Brass Bull, Taurox, as they race to rend or repair a great scar of Chaos across the Old World. 

Alongside Taurox, a powerful combat hero hefting two monstrous axes, comes a top-to-bottom reimagining of the entire Beastmen faction. Sweeping changes to horde gameplay will have the Beastmen carving their name into the landscape of the Warhammer world more than ever, marking territory and earning progressive bonuses to provide a satisfying and lasting campaign experience.

Meanwhile, Oxyotl’s time in the northern wastes taught the Chameleon that the fight against Chaos requires a personal touch – all over the world. By extensively preparing and travelling to far-off Lizardmen Sanctums hidden throughout the world, Oxyotl can fight a dynamic war against the forces of Chaos wherever they spring up.

The Silence and The Fury DLC is coming in July – it’s currently available to pre-order – and you can pick up Total War: Warhammer and Total War: Warhammer II now on Steam.

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Total War: Warhammer III

Hot on the heels of the second game’s final DLC comes the third instalment in this award-winning series. As you will have already seen from the incredible launch trailer and gameplay videos, Kislev is set to face off against the four Chaos Gods as the Old World descends further towards calamity. We know that Katarina, the Ice Queen, will be commanding the faithful of Ursun in battle, but who else is putting their general’s cap on?

That’s right, Skarbrand is here to harvest a frankly ludicrous number of skulls for his master, Khorne. As one of his god’s most powerful daemons, and a living embodiment of bloodlust and carnage, Skarbrand commands the daemonic host of Khorne with absolute authority and sends his armies on vicious raids into the Warhammer world.

Pre-order Total War: Warhammer III now on Steam and the Epic Games Store, and keep an eye on the Total War social media channels for a greater look at Khorne’s full roster soon.

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall

Become an instrument of Sigmar’s judgement in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall, and step into the Mortal Realms for the first time in Virtual Reality. As a Lord-Arcanum of the Stormcast Eternals, you’ll wield the arcane power of the storm to blast aside hordes of undead minions, or get stuck in and tear their heads from their shoulders with your bare hands.

You won’t just be needlessly flexing your divine powers either, as you’ll embark on a full story campaign in the depths of Shyish, the Realm of Death, in the dark times following the Necroquake. In the meantime, you can find out more and join the closed beta test right now at the Tempestfall Discord channel, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the game’s release on Steam VR and Oculus Quest this Summer.

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GOG Digital Goodie Bag

As we mentioned before, Warhammer Skulls is spreading wider than ever before this year, and our good friends at GOG.com are getting right into the swing of things with a digital goodie bag jam-packed with awesome free stuff for you to keep. 

Not only will you get to experience a classic piece of Warhammer’s digital history in Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, but there’s also Black Library fiction, the breathtaking Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus soundtrack, an adventure for the Wrath & Glory RPG, discounts for Warhammer merchandise, and more. This bag of free stuff will only be available until the 10th of July, so grab yours soon.

While you’re there, browse the expanded catalogue of Warhammer games that now includes classics like Blood Bowl and Blood Bowl II, Warhammer Quest, and Adeptus Titanicus as well as new release Necromunda: Hired Gun. You can find all of this on the Warhammer page on GOG.com, so head on over and pick up a bounty of Warhammer goodness now.

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Return to the fight against the Skaven and Chaos hordes with the Sister of the Thorn DLC on PC, an all-new career for Kerillian, the game’s most popular character (according to players, anyway – Saltzpyre is less than fond of her).

Take command of unique spells, talents, and more as the Wood Elf dips her toes into the magical arts for the first time, with dire consequences for any of the unfortunates who get in her way. She’s not the only one getting something new from Warhammer Skulls either, as all players will receive a unique portrait frame for logging in during the event, as well as Thal’s Keep getting a bit of sprucing up in the form of some skull adornments. Lots and lots of skulls.

If you’re an Xbox player you’re also in luck, as today marks the launch of the free Chaos Wastes expansion. You can play with your friends together right away, and in Chaos Wastes, everyone starts with the same gear, so there’s no catching up to do for newcomers. It’s also available on Xbox Game Pass if you subscribe. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is available now on Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation.

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

When you want to take the beloved co-operative carnage of the Vermintide series and bring it into the 41st Millennium, you’ll need a writer who knows the grim darkness of the far future better than almost anyone. Luckily, that writer is on hand, as Dan Abnett joins the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide team to bring decades of Black Library experience to bear in creating a rich and authentic environment for you to explore.

You and up to three friends will be delving into the bowels of Tertium, a hive city falling into the clutches of Chaos, as you embark upon missions to earn the trust of the Inquisition and bring salvation to the city. Check out the first gameplay trailer now, and keep an eye out for more information on the game coming to Steam, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and Windows 10 – plus of course the Darktide website, Facebook and Twitter.

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Warhammer 40,000: Lost Crusade

Join millions of players embarking on a quest to defend the Imperium in Warhammer 40,000: Lost Crusade, now available in the United States for the first time. Fight alongside players from Europe, Russia, and Australia as the commander of a lost expedition, who must take control of iconic Warhammer 40,000 heroes to beat back the forces of Chaos in an intense mobile strategy game.

Download the game for free now on the App Store, Google Play, and soon on Windows 10, and take part in a host of Warhammer Skulls events and updates, including the ability to customise your own Imperial Knight.

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground

Experience the first-ever strategy video game released in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe in Storm Ground, out now on Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. Take command of one of three beautifully realised factions – the Nighthaunt, Maggotkin of Nurgle, and Stormcast Eternals – and fight across ever-changing roguelike campaigns as you build your army and fight in spectacular turn-based skirmish battles.

Collect and deploy dozens of unique units, each customisable with equipment and skills to form a highly personalised fighting force. Gain experience in the campaign and then take your chosen heroes online in electric 1v1, player vs player battles with full console and PC crossplay support. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is available now, just in time for Warhammer Skulls, so dive in and begin your assault on the Mortal Realms.

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Necromunda: Hired Gun

Speaking of games that have just been released, dive into the chaotic warrens of the Imperium’s greatest hive city in Necromunda: Hired Gun, a fast-paced and furious first-person shooter from indie Streumon Studio. Take on contracts, earn dangerous bounties, and upgrade everything from your guns to your body. 

You’ll even be able to enlist the help of possibly the only loyal companion in the entire city – your cyber-mastiff. Call him into battle with a squeaky rat toy and fight enemies together amidst a wild range of locations, from white-hot forges to bubbling chemical factories.

Necromunda: Hired Gun is out now on Steam, GOG, Epic Store, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 – play now and get the Corsair Skin pack as a free update for the Warhammer Skulls festival.

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Blood Bowl 3

Return to the fields of Blood Bowl when the third game in the popular fantasy sports franchise begins its closed beta testing today. Head over to the official Blood Bowl 3 website and sign up for a chance to take part in the game’s development and try out three new teams – the Black Orcs, Imperial Nobility, and revealed today for the video game, the Elven Union.

The game will come to Early Access on Steam this autumn. It will have its full release on all major platforms including PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Switch early next year. In the meantime, get your beta access now and play games against the AI or other players via online matchmaking, creating teams and getting a first look at some of the new customisation options on offer. Keep up on all the latest developments on their Facebook and Twitter channels.

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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Revealed today, the Sisters of Battle join the Blood Angels forces defending Baal in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Having been deployed to secure a vital settlement on the orders of Commander Dante, Sister Superior Verity and her Battle Sisters team up with Sergeant Carleon in his quest to root out the synaptic disturbance on Baal Secundus.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is the definitive battle-scale strategy game set in the 41st Millennium, and is coming soon on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Xbox, Windows 10 and PlayStation. Stay up to date and find out more via Facebook and Twitter.

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