Karnak Twins Spawning Before Start Of Mission

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Bugs
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Issue Type (Required):

Enemy Mechanics

Issue Description (Required):

Observed beginning on July 6, 2026, after the latest hot fix patch. I’ve only been playing havoc, so I don’t know if this affects other game modes as well, or just havoc.

I’ve noticed the Karnak Twins would randomly spawn immediately at the start of the game. This occurs immediately after players loads into the mission, and before players cross into the area/room where enemies normally start appearing. This was unexpected because enemies normally do not spawn/appear until players cross a certain start point in the map.

This occurs randomly and without any warning. I do not think it’s map specific as I’ve noticed it occur on different maps.

Steps to Reproduce (Required):

Play havoc game mode and load into the game with team. (I’ve observed this while playing havoc 27-31, but I don’t think it’s havoc level specific). Walk around the area that’s normally free of enemies before the start of the game. Do not cross into the area that normally marks the start of the mission with enemy spawns. Twins would randomly appear during this time.

Reproduction Rate (Required):

Unusual (<25%)

Platform (Required):

PC - Steam

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Has been for a while now, even all the way back to season 2 of Havoc

There’s simply a trigger on the mission start area, the same can happen with rituals

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I’ve had the Twins spawn on Clandestium Gloriana before the team even MOVES

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Let it be, best way to dispose of 'em early and without 2 bosses with double the hordes and special spam from all over