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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

FatsharkReleased November 30, 2022
ActionAdventureRPGFirst-PersonShooterCo-op
GameValio recommendation65Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Mixed reviews (109,515 reviews)
  • Great value
  • Smaller community
Why “Maybe”
65out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 65 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

6 stores · lowest price first

Eneba Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$6.71$39.96−83%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 18 hours ago$8.19+$1.48−80%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$8.55+$1.84−79%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 22 days ago$9.99+$3.28−75%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 18 hours ago$10.00+$3.29−75%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 11 days ago$39.99+$33.28Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value75/100
  • $6.71: very accessible price
  • 83% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($6.69)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $6.71Lowest recorded $6.69Full price $39.96
Quality62/100
  • 72% positive (109,515 reviews): mostly positive
  • 109,515 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 72% · Mostly PositivePositive 79kNegative 30k
Popularity43/100
  • Players down 65% in recent days
  • 3,463 concurrent players: solid base
  • 139 new reviews: still being discovered
  • 109,515 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 7kPeak in period 15k

Game details

Developers
Fatshark
Publishers
Fatshark
Release date
November 30, 2022
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
36
Steam recs
109,543
Official website
www.playdarktide.com
Supported languages
12 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Polish · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Japanese · Korean · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op +6See the list

Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Captions available · In-App Purchases · Partial Controller Support · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX
Version 12
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
72 GB available space
Additional Notes
An SSD storage device is highly recommended

Downloadable content 9

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Imperial Edition Upgrade DLC · Steam$24.52BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class Cosmetic Upgrade DLC · Steam$7.99BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class DLC · Steam$11.99BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Hive Scum Class DLC · Steam$11.99BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Hive Scum Class Deluxe Edition DLC · Steam$14.24−25%BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Hive Scum Class Cosmetic Upgrade DLC · Steam$6.39−20%BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class Cosmetic Upgrade DLC · Steam$7.99BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class DLC · Steam$11.99BuyDetails
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class Deluxe Edition DLC · Steam$18.99BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Warhammer 40,000: Darktide cheapest?

The best current deal for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is on Eneba for $6.71.

That's a 83% discount.

What type of game is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is categorized as: Action, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide available on?

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available on: Windows.

When was Warhammer 40,000: Darktide released?

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide was released on November 30, 2022.

How many people are playing Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

According to recent data, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has approximately 7,003 concurrent players 8 hours ago.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on sale right now?

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is currently 83% off on Eneba for $6.71.

Who made Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

Developed by: Fatshark

Published by: Fatshark

What are the best deals for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide across different stores:

  • Eneba: $6.71 (-83%)
  • Loaded: $8.19 (-80%)
  • Kinguin: $8.55 (-79%)
  • Steam: $9.99 (-75%)
  • GreenManGaming: $10.00 (-75%)
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