Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
A turn-based tactics game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a turn-based tactics game from developer Black Lab Games and publisher Slitherine Software. Released for Windows on July 22, 2021, it adapts Games Workshop's tabletop Warhammer 40,000 setting. Players command armies of 10 to 25 units on a grid-based map. The single-player campaign spans 20 missions and follows the Blood Angels as they battle Tyranids on the moon Baal Secundus. Multiplayer options include online, hotseat, and play-by-mail modes.
The game was first announced on February 9, 2021, with an initial May release window, later pushed to mid-July. Console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, originally planned for summer 2021, were delayed to December 2, 2021. Two major downloadable content packs arrived in 2022: one adding Necrons, and another introducing the Sisters of Battle.
Critical reception was mixed or average, according to Metacritic. Luke Plunkett of Kotaku praised the voice acting, calling it a highlight that elevates a solid strategy game into a memorable 40K experience. Joe Robinson of PCGamesN described it as a solid turn-based strategy title exploring the Space Marine power fantasy, but noted humdrum mission design. Jon Bolding of IGN highlighted the momentum-based tactical system, broad force customizability, and randomized mission setups as strengths. Matt Bassil of Wargamer reviewed the Necrons DLC as a well-made unit pack that would benefit from a unique story or better campaign mode. The game appeared on Eurogamer's list of the best Warhammer 40K games to play in 2022, and PC Gamer ranked it 10th among all Warhammer 40,000 games.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
- Developer
- Black Lab Games
- Publisher
- Slitherine Software
- Series
- Warhammer 40,000
- Platforms
- Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Released
- July 22, 2021 (Windows) / December 2, 2021 (consoles)
- Genre
- Turn-based tactics
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector was announced on February 9, 2021, with an initial release window of May 2021. Console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were planned for summer 2021. On May 11, 2021, the game was delayed to mid-July 2021, and it ultimately released for Windows on July 22, 2021. The console versions were further delayed on November 15, 2021, to December 2, 2021.
The game is played on a grid-based map with armies of 10 to 25 units. Its 20-mission single-player campaign follows the Blood Angels as they battle Tyranids on Baal Secundus. Multiplayer options include online, hotseat, and play-by-mail modes. Two major downloadable content packs were released in 2022: Necrons and Sisters of Battle.
Reader's Guide
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector received mixed or average reviews according to Metacritic. Critics highlighted its voice acting as a standout element that elevated the experience, while others noted solid turn-based strategy gameplay undermined by humdrum mission design. The momentum-based tactical system and broad force customizability, combined with randomized mission setups, were praised for providing a fun campaign and a multiplayer skirmish mode. The Necrons DLC was described as a well-made unit pack that lacked a unique story or a better realized campaign mode. The game was included on Eurogamer's list of the best Warhammer 40k games to play in 2022, and PC Gamer ranked it 10th on its list of best Warhammer 40,000 games. It is the successor to Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, the previous strategy game by the same developer and publisher.
Did You Know?
- The game was delayed from May 2021 to mid-July 2021.
- Two major DLC packs, Necrons and Sisters of Battle, were released in 2022.
- The game features a 20-mission single-player campaign on the moon Baal Secundus.
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