# Announcements **URL:** https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/c/darktide/darktide-announcements/70.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Hotfix #77 - 1.9.1 - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-77-1-9-1-patch-notes/112849)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-77-1-9-1-patch-notes/112849 "2025-10-02T21:28:13Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #77 (1.9.1) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes Updated text of Veteran Penance “Fire Down Range” to more accurately refle… --- ## [Bound by Duty - Free Update Out Now](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/bound-by-duty-free-update-out-now/112661)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/bound-by-duty-free-update-out-now/112661 "2025-10-04T19:33:53Z")
Balance changes, new weapons, a new enemy, a new arena, buffs and Memory Echoes for Mortis Trials, and more! Hey Everyone, The latest Free Update for Darktide, Bound By Duty, is now releasing across all… --- ## [Darktide’s latest Free Update, 'Bound By Duty', coming September 23](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/darktide-s-latest-free-update-bound-by-duty-coming-september-23/112570)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/darktide-s-latest-free-update-bound-by-duty-coming-september-23/112570 "2025-09-28T10:19:35Z")
Return to Mortis Trials, Darktide’s roguelike wave-based mode, now with a new arena, fresh weaponry and a new enemy. This free update adds a new arena, new buff families and new Memory Echoes to Mortis Tr… --- ## [Barktide: The Pets of Fatshark](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/barktide-the-pets-of-fatshark/112426)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/barktide-the-pets-of-fatshark/112426 "2025-09-24T09:22:06Z")
Hello Everyone! You’ve met Molly in our Introducing: The Cyber-Mastiff - Dev Blog so we thought it was time we introduced you to the rest of the pets of Fatshark! Monty Name: Monty aka Monster or Egg Age: 3 Mo… --- ## [Hotfix #76 (1.8.8) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-76-1-8-8-patch-notes/112237)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-76-1-8-8-patch-notes/112237 "2026-09-14T02:15:00Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #76 (1.8.8) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes Fixed additional crashes which could happen during loadings, and particul… --- ## [Hotfix #75 (1.8.7) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-75-1-8-7-patch-notes/112151)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-75-1-8-7-patch-notes/112151 "2025-08-31T18:19:04Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #75 (1.8.7) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes Fixed a crash which could happen during loadings, and particularly the tra… --- ## [Hotfix #74 (1.8.6) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-74-1-8-6-patch-notes/112053)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-74-1-8-6-patch-notes/112053 "2025-09-08T10:51:10Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #74 (1.8.6) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes Fixed a crash caused by the new Buff HUD changes. Fixed a crash that … --- ## [New In-Game Event: Light the fuse!](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/new-in-game-event-light-the-fuse/111831)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/new-in-game-event-light-the-fuse/111831 "2025-08-29T16:41:27Z")
New In-Game Event: Light the fuse! Things are getting explosive on the streets of Tertium. Wyrmwood agents report an unusually high presence of explosive ordnance in the drop zone. To make progress in the event, comp… --- ## [Hotfix #73 (1.8.5) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-73-1-8-5-patch-notes/111830)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-73-1-8-5-patch-notes/111830 "2025-08-26T13:14:55Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #73 (1.8.5) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes and Updates Added a toggle in the Mission Terminal Options to turn off q… --- ## [Special Event Live Now: Rotten Armor](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/special-event-live-now-rotten-armor/111181)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/special-event-live-now-rotten-armor/111181 "2025-08-17T08:49:08Z")
From July 24 to August 11, taken on tougher enemies bearing infested armor! New in-game event: Rotten Armor The Blight has mutated, twisting the very armor our enemies wear. Watch out for these decaying, disgusting t… --- ## [Hotfix #72 (1.8.4) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-72-1-8-4-patch-notes/110661)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-72-1-8-4-patch-notes/110661 "2025-08-13T23:35:02Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #72 (1.8.4) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. Fixed server crash occurring while playing Refinery Delta-17. Rolled back to FSR version 3.… --- ## [Hotfix #71 (1.8.3) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-71-1-8-3-patch-notes/110509)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-71-1-8-3-patch-notes/110509 "2025-07-10T19:33:07Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #71 (1.8.3) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. To stay consistent with how Arbites cosmetics have been presented to players, we’ve deplo… --- ## [Summer Announcement 2025](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/summer-announcement-2025/110380)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/summer-announcement-2025/110380 "2025-07-21T20:26:02Z")
Hey Everyone, Summer is here again! Just a quick reminder that during the month of July, many people in Sweden take time off to enjoy the summer weather and spend time with family. This includes a lot of the team her… --- ## [Hotfix #70 (1.8.2)](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-70-1-8-2/110096)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-70-1-8-2/110096 "2025-07-07T13:42:41Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #70 (1.8.2) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below. General Fixes Fixed banter frequency: banter has been increased for all classes during … --- ## [Hotfix #69 (1.8.1) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-69-1-8-1-patch-notes/109474)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-69-1-8-1-patch-notes/109474 "2025-06-26T23:44:44Z")
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #69 (1.8.1) is currently rolling out across our platforms. This hotfix addresses multiple crash issues and gameplay bugs primarily related to the release of the Battle for Tertium Free Update and … --- ## [Arbites Class - Out Now!](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-class-out-now/109165)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-class-out-now/109165 "2025-06-27T04:18:47Z")
You are justice. Restore order to Tertium with your Cyber-Mastiff and a devastating array of new weaponry. The Adeptus Arbites have arrived – Darktide’s first Class DLC. Get the Arbites Class on all platforms today the… --- ## [Special Event Live Now: Inferno](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/special-event-live-now-inferno/109294)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/special-event-live-now-inferno/109294 "2025-06-28T03:49:59Z")
New In-Game Event: Inferno The streets of Tertium are aflame. Whether by heretic plot or over-zealous Imperial enforcement makes no real difference. Missions must still run, so be careful down there. You’re literally … --- ## [Free Update: Battle for Tertium - Out Now! (Patch Notes)](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/free-update-battle-for-tertium-out-now-patch-notes/109117)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/free-update-battle-for-tertium-out-now-patch-notes/109117 "2025-06-28T19:55:45Z")
Hey Everyone, Free Update: Battle for Tertium The Battle for Tertium The core player experience has been reworked to provide a new clearer narrative focus, following the conflict of the Battle for Tertiu… --- ## [Dev Blog: Arbites Weaponry](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/dev-blog-arbites-weaponry/109108)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/dev-blog-arbites-weaponry/109108 "2025-06-30T15:51:22Z")
Hey Everyone, Today we’re showcasing the new tools of justice coming your way just for Arbites. In addition to the arsenal already at your disposal in the game (five melee and nine ranged weapons), four new unique wea… --- ## [Free Update - Battle For Tertium](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/free-update-battle-for-tertium/109089)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/free-update-battle-for-tertium/109089 "2025-07-24T17:00:52Z")
Hello Everyone, Alongside the release of the Arbites Class on June 23, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will also receive a free update, dubbed Battle for Tertium. New Player Journey The core player experience has been r… --- ## [June Update: Early Balance Look](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/june-update-early-balance-look/108795)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 548\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/june-update-early-balance-look/108795 "2025-09-16T03:36:36Z")
Hey Everyone! Welcome to a new series of balancing blogs for Darktide! Going forward we will be doing regular balance changes to the game alongside big updates. As part of this journey we want to include you, the comm… --- ## [Extended Arbites Gameplay](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/extended-arbites-gameplay/108853)
**Author:** [@FatsharkQuickpaw](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkQuickpaw)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/extended-arbites-gameplay/108853 "2025-06-22T02:36:29Z")
7 minutes of Arbites gameplay! Aspiring Arbitrators of the Lex Imperialis! As we promised with the release of the Arbites Gameplay Trailer at the PC Gaming Show, we’re bringing you a 7 minute long video showing ga… --- ## [A Farewell from StrawHat](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/a-farewell-from-strawhat/108848)
**Author:** [@FatsharkStrawHat](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkStrawHat)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/a-farewell-from-strawhat/108848 "2025-06-19T12:11:13Z")
Heya Everyone, I’ve got some news to share. Perhaps some of you have guessed it because I haven’t been around much lately! I am moving off of Darktide. First, it’s not because of y’all! I’d like to think we’ve built a … --- ## [Introducing: Dev Blog - Arbites Talent Tree](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/introducing-dev-blog-arbites-talent-tree/108825)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/introducing-dev-blog-arbites-talent-tree/108825 "2025-06-19T18:31:22Z")
Hello everyone! This is one of several developer blogs centered around different aspects of the recently announced upcoming class, the Arbites! This dev blog will focus on the class’ talent tree! We’ve interviewed Desig… --- ## [Dev Blog: The Voices of the Lex](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/dev-blog-the-voices-of-the-lex/108785)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/dev-blog-the-voices-of-the-lex/108785 "2025-06-22T19:31:45Z")
Hey Everyone, With the introduction of Arbitrators to the Mourningstar and to celebrate the upcoming release of our new DLC we’re going to talk a bit about the voice work. Matthew Ward, Michael Knight and David Wahlun… --- ## [Arbites Gameplay Reveal](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-gameplay-reveal/108673)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-gameplay-reveal/108673 "2025-06-17T08:30:29Z")
Watch the gameplay reveal and get details on the Deluxe Edition! During today’s PC Gaming Show, we gave you a first gameplay glimpse at the Adeptus Arbites and announced the Deluxe Edition. Check out the gameplay traile… --- ## [Behind The Arbitrators - BTS Dev Blog](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/behind-the-arbitrators-bts-dev-blog/108667)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/behind-the-arbitrators-bts-dev-blog/108667 "2025-06-19T14:07:39Z")
Hey Everyone, To celebrate the upcoming release of our new DLC and the introduction of Arbitrators to the Mourningstar, we’re going to delve into the lore behind them. As always, we want to give you an overview, but w… --- ## [Introducing: The Cyber-Mastiff - Dev Blog](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/introducing-the-cyber-mastiff-dev-blog/108442)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/introducing-the-cyber-mastiff-dev-blog/108442 "2025-09-12T17:48:34Z")
A cybernetically-enhanced attack hound never far from your side. Send your kill-dog to disable priority targets, maul enemies, and provide vital support to your strike team. Hello everyone! This is the first of seve… --- ## [Hotfix #68 (1.7.6) - Patch Notes](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-68-1-7-6-patch-notes/108282)
**Author:** [@FatsharkStrawHat](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkStrawHat)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/hotfix-68-1-7-6-patch-notes/108282 "2025-05-28T13:15:46Z")
Heya Everyone, Hotfix #68 (1.7.6) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below! Admonition Ascendant Fixes Fixed some instances where the top part of the nurgle totem … --- ## [Arbites Class Coming June 23](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-class-coming-june-23/108085)
**Author:** [@FatsharkKitefin](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/FatsharkKitefin)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/arbites-class-coming-june-23/108085 "2025-06-23T15:15:47Z")
Hello Everyone, We hope you enjoyed Warhammer Skulls 2025 as much as we did! We’re excited to finally reveal what we’ve been building behind the scenes. The Arbites Class is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on Ju… [Previous page](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/c/darktide/darktide-announcements/70.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/c/darktide/darktide-announcements/70.md?page=3)