Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch was announced in May 2026 at the Warhammer Skulls event as the sequel to Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, developed by Complex Games and published by Frontier [1, 2, 3].
The sequel centers on the Deathwatch Space Marines, elite alien hunters drawn from veteran chapters and supported by Inquisition agents and Astra Militarum units, which are all playable factions in the game [1, 2, 3]. The gameplay remains a turn-based tactical RPG inspired by the style of the original and the XCOM series, featuring nine playable classes and over 10 distinct mission archetypes [1, 2, 3].
Players take command as Interrogator Bastian Rath, investigating conspiracies threatening the Tyrian expanse and the Imperium’s future. "Rising to power as Interrogator Bastian Rath, players are thrust into command amid a conspiracy threatening the stability of the Tyrian expanse," according to the official press release [2].
Enemy forces have been expanded to seven distinctive factions, including Hivecult (Tyranids), Snakebite Clan (Orks), Vior’la Sept (T’au Empire), the Cult of the Endless Dawn, Daemons of Tzeentch, among others [1, 2]. New units have been added, such as the Redemptor Dreadnought, Scout Sentinel, and Leman Russ tank [1, 2].
A new Skirmish mode lets players create fully customizable standalone battles for testing squad setups, adding greater tactical flexibility [1, 3]. Commenting on the gameplay, former RPS editor Katharine said Complex Games had enhanced the formula by balancing tough ranged and melee combat, noting the combat system "puts just as much weight on devastating melee attacks as it does on ranged potshots from afar" [3].
The game will launch on PC and consoles, though no release date has been announced as of May 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Complex Games is expected to reveal further details on release timing and platforms later.
