At tonight's Warhammer Skulls showcase, Owlcat Games announced a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.
The upcoming CRPG is entitled Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and is based on the tabletop roleplaying game of the same name by the now-defunct Black Industries.
Dark Heresy is primarily set in the Calixis Sector, within the Segmentum Obscurus. These stories tend to focus on Imperial Inquisitors and their chosen acolytes and throne agents, which seems like a good thematic fit for what Owlcat started in Rogue Trader, a game that thrusts the player into one of the most important roles in the Imperium.
In Dark Heresy, you begin as an acolyte of the Inquisition sent to investigate heresy deep within the Calixis Sector. This sector is a vulnerable one for the Imperium because it's so far away from the bulk of humanity's military power. It's also known to be haunted, surrounded by ill omens and dark prophecies.
The trailer, which splices gameplay segments and cinematics, appears to be in the vein of Rogue Trader. If you were a fan of Owlcat's first crack at 40K, then you'll be overjoyed to see the studio is doing more of the same in Dark Heresy....
