Xbox controllers themed for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The background features a Space Marine in battle amidst a chaotic scene with mythical creatures and skulls. Two controllers, one white and blue, the other blue and gold, are displayed prominently, perfect for fans of Warhammer video games.
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Warhammer Skulls 2023: A Festive Celebration of Warhammer Video Games

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

The Warhammer franchise and video gaming fans are in for a grand treat as the ultimate celebration of Warhammer video games, Warhammer Skulls 2023, has returned. Now in its seventh year, this event has never been more dynamic and expansive.

Presented by actor and devoted Ultramarines aficionado, Rahul Kohli, this year’s live show is filled with reveals, updates, and special offers for your favorite Warhammer games. Notably, Kohli voices the main character in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Malum Caedo. Warhammer Skulls 2023 will be available across platforms including Xbox, Windows, GOG, Steam, GeForce Now, Epic Store, Apple App Store, Playstation, Gamesplanet, Fanatical, GamersGate, Humble, Green Man, Meta Quest, and Prime Gaming.

If you missed the show’s airing, fret not! You can still catch the action right here.

Topping the list of featured games is the first-ever AAA real-time strategy game set in the world of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin. This epic adventure, developed by strategy game specialists Frontier Developments, invites players to take command of four factions in large-scale open warfare, with the opportunity to upgrade units using comprehensive tech trees.

Also highlighted is the debut of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, a thrilling vehicle combat game by Caged Element featuring chaotic 16-player matches.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 by Focus Interactive, where players will be pitted against the Tyranid horde, is another title showcased in the festival. Fans will also appreciate the news about Total War: Warhammer III, which will be featuring a new hero, the legendary Chaos Warrior Harald Hammerstorm, or Harry the Hammer.

We also have a sneak peek at the intriguing collaboration between the Warhammer franchise and FuturLab’s PowerWash Simulator, a game based on cleanup efforts after messy battles in the Warhammer universe. The spotlight also shines on upcoming updates for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and the newest trailer for the anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader CRPG by Owlcat Games.

Furthermore, the festival introduced the card combat game, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a thrilling boomer shooter featuring Rahul Kohli. There’s also exciting news about updates, new content, and DLCs for various other games in the franchise.

On the mobile front, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus introduces the Thousand Sons and an all-new campaign, while Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower brings in new outfits, new boons, and three new Chaos champions. Warhammer Combat Cards and Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions also have exciting updates for players.

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.

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