If you’ve been itching for a fresh reason to dive into the grimdark world of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, today’s your lucky day. Developer Fatshark has just unleashed Nightmares & Visions, a hefty free update packed with new activities, reworked end-game content, and the grand debut of a revamp to the beloved Ogryn class. Best of all, you can grab the game at 50% off on Steam right now.
Below is a quick rundown of everything Nightmares & Visions brings to the table:
1. New Wave-Based Activity – Mortis Trials
Think you’ve seen it all? Think again! In this brand-new mode, you’ll face 12 escalating waves of enemies in “visions” triggered by the Mourningstar’s Psyker, Sefoni. Here’s the lowdown:
- Choose Your Indulgence
Before each trial, pick from specialized “Indulgences” that grant unique buffs, like elemental damage (Pyrokinetic or Voltaic), close-range power (Death Dealer), or tanky survivability (Colossus). - Trials of Endurance
Every third wave features an objective—succeed, and you’ll unlock crucial supplies and stronger upgrades for your entire squad. Survive the final wave to truly showcase your unstoppable synergy. - Lore Secrets to Uncover
Complete the Mortis Trials to unlock memory echoes and backstory tidbits about the key figures on the Mourningstar. It’s not just a challenge; it’s story time, too.
2. Havoc Mode Refresh
Seasoned players know Havoc as the punishing end-game challenge designed to test even the most fearless rejects. Nightmares & Visions offers major improvements:
- Havoc Assignment Rank Overhaul
Ranking up just got easier (and more rewarding). If you join a Havoc mission, you can earn rank progression when you meet certain criteria, promoting better teamwork across all skill levels. - Campaigns in Havoc
Mission pools and mutators will now rotate, so you’ll never know exactly what’s coming next. To keep things fair, ranks are being reset to thresholds based on your previous best rank from last year. - Four New Mutators
- Heinous Rituals: Disrupt heretics’ attempts at summoning a new Daemonhost.
- The Encroaching Garden: Enemies that heal allies if not taken out quickly.
- Rampaging Enemies: Fallen foes strengthen their comrades, demanding strategic takedowns.
- Enraging Elites: Wounded Elites go into a frenzy—hitting harder, moving faster, and shrugging off crowd control.
3. Time-Limited Event: “A Day at the Theatre”
Following Nightmares & Visions, Fatshark is hosting a special event that highlights the Mortis Trials. Aptly named “A Day at the Theatre,” this event runs for a limited time, so hop in quickly to experience extra challenges and bonuses within Sefoni’s twisted visions.
4. Ogryn Talent Tree Rework
The big lads are getting some well-deserved love! The Ogryn class now wields a fresh Talent Tree overhaul, focusing on:
- Expanded Melee Builds
New talents support both light and heavy strikes, so you’re not locked into just big, slow hits. - Better Tank & Support Options
Additional talents let you shore up your squad while soaking up damage. - Improved Ranged Combat
A reworked Burst Limiter Override means more explosive power and sustained fire. - Movement & Survivability
Dodge-based crowd control, extra damage resistance, and new synergy for hybrid (melee + ranged) playstyles all make Ogryn more versatile than ever.
5. Other Improvements & Balancing
Of course, no free update would be complete without a host of smaller tweaks and fixes. Expect balancing changes, QOL improvements, and other polish across the entire game. For all the gritty details, check the official patch notes on Fatshark’s channels.
Ready to Jump In?
Nightmares & Visions is live today, March 25, on PC (Steam & Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5—and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is currently 50% off on Steam. If you’re in the mood for wave-based mayhem, a reworked end-game grind, or you just want to watch your Ogryn stomp the heretic scum in style, now’s the perfect time to suit up and dive in.
Embrace the darkness, rejects—Heresy never sleeps, and neither should you!
