Amidst the widespread excitement surrounding Space Marine 2, the appeal of Warhammer 40k Darktide remains undiminished. Although there’s nothing quite like slicing through waves of Tyranids, the prospect of dismantling Nurgle’s grotesque army is equally tempting. Darktide has taken some time to come into its own, but if you’re considering a return to Tertium, now is an ideal moment. The latest DLC, Nightmares and Visions, introduces a thrilling new mode reminiscent of Call of Duty Zombies, known as the Mortis Trials, along with some eagerly awaited tweaks to Havoc. Best of all, it’s available right now.
Let’s dive right into the Mortis Trials. Created by the ever-crafty Psyker, Sefoni, this mode challenges you to survive wave after wave of relentless nightmares within a dynamic, round-based framework that feels like a roguelike. Once you hit level 13 in Darktide, you’ll embark on a harrowing journey through 12 escalating waves of terror. Every third wave presents an additional objective to accomplish as you fend off adversaries. It echoes the iconic Zombies mode from Call of Duty but adds layers of replayability and flexibility, allowing you to strategize with a range of Indulgences.
At the start, you’ll pick one of these Indulgences, offering unique power-ups that shape your experience. Pyrokinetic emphasizes fiery destruction, Voltaic thrives on electric devastation, and Fulminator offers a mix of both. Death Dealer is perfect for those who enjoy intense melee and close-range battles, while Colossus boosts your chances of survival. These choices not only determine your strategy in the Mortis Trials but also encourage you to play multiple times to fully experience the diverse advantages each Indulgence offers.
In addition to the new mode, Darktide’s Havoc mode hasn’t been overlooked. Devoted players will find that the end-game experience now incorporates Campaigns—a system rotating mission pools and mutators in Havoc challenges, courtesy of Fatshark. Furthermore, a revamped progression system aims to make your efforts feel even more rewarding.
The Ogryn class has undergone a significant revamp, with its talent tree receiving a much-needed overhaul. This change allows for more flexibility, moving away from a focus solely on heavy attacks. You now have the option to develop light attacks, and for those who prefer a tank-like Ogryn, the new talent options will cater to your tastes.
The Warhammer 40k Darktide Nightmares and Visions update is available now and comes at no extra cost for all players.
Once you’ve fully experienced everything the Nightmares and Visions update has to offer, why not delve into more fantastic Warhammer 40k games? You’re sure to find great enjoyment in many of these outstanding co-op games as well.
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