The Betrayal at Calth is a new video game that will soon be out that is based on Horus Heresy. But, the big feature is the ability to play it in VR.
Steel Wool Studios is pleased to announce that The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is now available for early access on Steam. So what is the Betrayal at Calth, and what makes it so much different than any other Warhammer video game out there now?
The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is a tactical-turn-based strategy game based on Games Workshop’s fan-favorite Betrayal at Calth board game set during the era of Horus Heresy. Gameplay includes a single player campaign and multiplayer PvP skirmish mode, both can be experienced either on PC or in Virtual Reality.
The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is taking Warhammer to a totally different level by giving us a Virtual Reality option to put us right in the middle of the battle. This is truly a big step forward for the future of Warhammer games. Virtual Reality isn’t the only way to play though, there are six different ways to play in total.
- Original Horus Heresy Narrative: Set in the 31st Millennium on the planet of Calth, Magos Ohmnal Sarc commands a unit of Ultramarines. When he discovers corrupted data in the noosphere, Sarc is confronted with a faction of aggressive Word Bearers and a devastating plot of corruption within the Imperium. Developed by Black Library author, Rob Sanders, out-wit a plot that introduces untold threats and schemes against the Emperor.
- Single-Player Campaign: 24 combat scenarios exploring the conflict between two factions of Space Marines. The story progresses linearly and each level presents unique challenges intertwined with the drama of the narrative.
- A Living Battlefield: While players decide on their next action or wait on their opponent, the world around them continues to animate and fight.
- Multiplayer Skirmish Mode: Players can choose between the Ultramarine and Word Bearer factions. Units include Legionnaires, Terminators, Dreadnoughts and a cast of characters armed with everything from Bolters to multi-meltas to assault cannons. More character classes will be added up until the final game release.
- VR Mode: The “human-scale” view of Space Marine combat gives the player the feeling of being on the battlefield during 40k action. A world first VR game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer Matchmaking: Play on either gaming PC, HTC Vive or Oculus Touch. As a turn-based game, PC versus VR provides no gameplay advantages, only differing user experiences of the world.
With a lot of different options to either play VR, single player, and multiplayer, it looks like there’s going to be a little something for everyone in the new game.
The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is now available for early access over on Steam, and with the current 25% discount running it’s going to cost you $22.49. But, what comes with the early access?
Early Access mode starts with the initial chapter of a five-part campaign. Single-player mode (VR and PC) will include a five-map narrative, while PvP Multiplayer has four maps and two play modes (Deathmatch and Objective Match). Each proceeding update will include a new chapter filled with new maps, weapons, abilities and units.
So, if you’ve been waiting for your chance to play this awesome new game, your time has come. Head on over to Steam and download your copy today! Early access doesn’t have all of the features available, but there’s more than enough to keep you busy for a while.
What do you think about The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth? Are you looking forward to seeing a Warhammer video game in Virtual Reality? Are you going to playing the early access?
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