There is a group remaking the Eternal Crusade Warhammer 40k video game as a non-commercial release with a ton of factions and character choices!
Well, if you loved the original and have been itching to play, this is what you’ve been looking for! The game is still in the beta phase right now, but they actually have playable characters, a map set up, up to 20 players a team, and much more.
So while the game isn’t fully functional quite yet, there is a lot to look forward to, and it is being made by the JediKnightChannel! Let’s check it out.
The Eternal Crusade Game is Returning!
The info comes from the Eternal Crusade website.
If you never played the old game, it’s basically a PvP third-person shooter game with Warhammer 40k factions battling each other on the planet of Arkhona. The game was shut down in September 2021, but it’s coming back to life and maybe better than ever!
The initial game had Space Marines, Chaos, Eldar, and Orks. However, the developers promised Dark Eldar and Tau at some point, but it never happened, and maybe with the new devs, we’ll actually get the other factions!
To start, they have said there’s a chance people can host their servers, which might cut down on hackers, which were a big problem for the first game.
Then, they’ve already added new Space Marine factions and some extra options we’ve always wanted! Such as Vanguard and jump pack options, so a good start already.
Currently, there’s only one map, but it’s still in testing, so we expect this to be expanded. Not all the sound is working right now, but they are actively looking for help in that area, so if you can help, check out their Discord here!
Maybe one of the most interesting things about this game is it uses the Unreal 5 Engine, meaning you can make mods and add in whatever you want!
Check out the Discord Here!
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
