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[Jimmyfenix]

Stockholm, Sweden - February 5th, 2015 – Independent developer Fatshark announced today the development of Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, a co-operative action first person shooter and melee combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy universe. Vermintide is scheduled for release in the second half of 2015, for Windows PC, the Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.



In Vermintide, the city of Ubersreik is under siege as players select from a band of five heroes with different play-styles and abilities, all equipped with unique gear and personalities. Working together cooperatively, players must use their individual attributes to survive an apocalyptic invasion from hordes of relentless, power hungry Skaven, across a range of environments stretching from the top of the Magnus Tower to the bowels of the Under Empire.



“Combining gritty combat with cooperative multiplayer action, Vermintide will provide the player with a completely new perspective of the Warhammer Fantasy universe, through the eyes of the heroes they play,” said Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark. “Staying true to the fantasy lore, with familiar foes and locations, we look forward to winning the hearts of enthusiasts and newcomers with this new take on the Warhammer story”.



The time of mortals is ending, and the reign of Chaos draws ever closer. The Dark Gods are at last united in a singular purpose, loosing their madness across the world as never before. In the Empire of Sigmar, Karl Franz's gaze is focused on the incursion of the savage northmen, but it is not the only threat. As the Chaos moon Morrslieb waxes full, shrill voices echo through tunnels gnawed far beneath the Empire's cities, and a Skaven host swarms towards the surface. It emerges first in the city of Ubersreik, a screeching mass that consumes all before it. Soon Ubersreik is a charnel-town, drowning beneath the malevolent shadow of the Horned Rat.



Yet even in the darkest times, there are always champions to light the way. As Ubersreik cowers, five heroes, united by capricious fate, carry the fight to the rat-men. It remains to be seen whether they have the strength to survive, let alone work together long enough to thwart the invaders. One truth, however, is beyond all doubt: should these five fall, then Ubersreik will fall with them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiJj3Z6pu9s

Thanks to Banjo-Kazooie for the press release!

 

[derFeef]

The way they fade the text in during the trailer looks super werid, as if there were some keyframe problems or something, heh.

 

[MrChom]

*Looks at reviews of Fatshark's Dead Island game*

I have a bad feeling about this....

 

[Schweinehund]

Never heard of the studio, but the premise sounds interesting. Was honestly surprised to see it was fantasy and not 40k.

 

[Durante]

They are really going crazy with the Warhammer licensing saturation this year. Not that I mind.

 

[Endless]

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[Banjo-Kazooie]

Thanks for posting! Sounds very interesting, I'ts definitely on my radar

 

[derFeef]

This could be really fun if the melee is done well. Witch hunter, fuck yeah.

 

[SargerusBR]

Not 40k? Oh well.

 

[Chobel]

MOBA?

And what's with the long description of Xbox One?

the Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program

 

[EdwardTeach]

I love warhammer so I think I will enjoy this even if it only gets mediocre reviews (6-7/10). I expect it will get mediocre reviews!

 

[flashtitan]

MOBA?

4 player coop similar to Left 4 Dead

 

[Chobel]

4 player coop similar to Left 4 Dead

Then consider me interested.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

4 player coop? I'm in.

 

[Muskieratboi]

Do we get to play as Skaven? if so, I'm in.

 

[cardsbasebal]

co-op? Then I'm interested.

 

[Schweinehund]

Do we get to play as Skaven? if so, I'm in.

One thing I was hoping for in the mmo .

WTB Swordmaster. A bright wizard would be awesome in a game like this.

 

[Akronis]

Fatshark has a reputation for abandoning their games, so I would be wary.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

And what's with the long description of Xbox One?

That's the way it's always described in press releases so I assume it's mandated by MS. Pretty goofy.

Never heard of the studio, but the premise sounds interesting. Was honestly surprised to see it was fantasy and not 40k.

They've been around for a while and are pretty hit and miss. They do have enough experience in this space (multiplayer co-op) for me to give them the benefit of the doubt for now.

 

[Blablurn]

Interesting!

 

[Ushay]

I don't know guys, this don't look so good.. Since I played the RTS, have been itching fora good Warhammer game for ages. If only a top developer would pick it up..

 

[Jackpot]

I don't know guys, this don't look so good.. Since I played the RTS, have been itching fora good Warhammer game for ages. If only a top developer would pick it up..

Space Hulk: Deathwing is still coming.

 

[Subterranean]

Ever since I played Warhammer Online I have been in love with the lore & world of the fantasy version of Warhammer. I will be keeping a close eye on this.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Yeah, that looks pretty cool. I've been hearing great things about the End Times as well, might pick this up.

 

[glaurung]

Screens look good but the noname developer behind this does not fill me with hope.

Some assets look like they've been copied almost straight from Warhammer Online.

 

[derFeef]

Screens look good but the noname developer behind this does not fill me with hope.

Some assets look like they've been copied almost straight from Warhammer Online.

lol... no.

 

[sooperkool]

I was good until they said Skaven. The Skaven would not be a threat during the end times IMHO.

 

[Deified Data]

Co-op? No thanks.

 

[The Lamonster]

Loving the art style in this so I'll definitely keep an eye on it.

 

[glaurung]

lol... no.

I actually meant the buildings.

Of course they will spruce up character models for an 8th generation outing.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I was good until they said Skaven. The Skaven would not be a threat during the end times IMHO.

What about the Horned Rat?

 

[glaurung]

What about the Horned Rat?

Only if it is channeling Slaanesh lol.

 

[twobear]

I was good until they said Skaven. The Skaven would not be a threat during the end times IMHO.

i think the lore is supposed to be that for the first time ever all of the clans are united. so there's like a bajillion skaven now and they're helping each other instead of trying to kill each other.

 

[Lord of Castamere]

I'm not expecting this to cost more than 30$ so it'd have to be pretty bad for me not to buy.

 

[Saiyar]

I was good until they said Skaven. The Skaven would not be a threat during the end times IMHO.

So far in the End Times the Skaven have slaughtered most of the human kingdoms as well as the lizardmen in Lustria and have done serious damage to the Dwarves.

 

[Dictator93]

Looks like a good idea, need to see the combat before I say more though. Skaven are just so wicked cool though.

So far in the End Times the Skaven have slaughtered most of the human kingdoms as well as the lizardmen in Lustria and have done serious damage to the Dwarves.

It is quite appropriate that the Rats are the one surviving an apocolypse.