1 Million Steam Wishlists Already: Dark Heresy Arrives January 2027 as Baldur’s Gate 3 Replacement

Aiming to follow a hit

Baldur’s Gate 3 helped bring new players to the CRPG genre, combining accessible mechanics with complex systems. Its success has made it a difficult game for later titles to follow.

Several games have tried to capture its appeal, but the article presents Dark Heresy as a potential contender. That comparison is an expectation, not a confirmed measure of the games’ quality.

Owlcat’s next CRPG

Owlcat Games is developing Dark Heresy as a spiritual successor to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The new title is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and is intended to expand on the earlier game.

The game is planned to feature a fresh narrative, meaningful choices, characters to meet and an improved combat system. It is also expected to include quality-of-life changes.

Release and beta dates

Dark Heresy is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027. Its beta, which began in May 2026, is due to close on January 7, 2027. Unlike Baldur’s Gate 3, Dark Heresy will not launch in Early Access, according to the article. Players are therefore expected to receive the full experience at release.

Expectations remain high

The article says Dark Heresy could appeal to players looking for a large-scale CRPG after Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether it can meet that comparison remains to be seen.

Owlcat is also developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The article describes it as another upcoming role-playing game, but gives no release date for Dark Heresy’s fellow project.