{"id":277076,"date":"2025-05-22T17:44:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/warhammer-skulls-showcase-2025-every-xbox-announcement-and-reveal\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:20","slug":"warhammer-skulls-showcase-2025-every-xbox-announcement-and-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/warhammer-skulls-showcase-2025-every-xbox-announcement-and-reveal\/","title":{"rendered":"Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2025: Every Xbox Announcement and Reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Warhammer Skulls \u2013 the ultimate festival of Warhammer video games returned today, with a showcase once again hosted by Rahul Kohli.<br \/>It included a world premiere for <em><strong>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine \u2013 Master Crafted Edition<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0 a huge update on <em><strong>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2<\/strong><\/em>, a new class reveal <em>on <strong>Warhammer 40,000: Darktide<\/strong><\/em>, as well as new content for a plethora of Xbox Warhammer games.<br \/>The celebration includes a week-long sale, with exclusive discounts on Warhammer games.<br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The ultimate Festival of Warhammer video games returned today for its 9<sup>th<\/sup> year \u2013 Warhammer Skulls just aired, bringing news for Xbox Warhammer games, and huge discounts.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted once again by huge Warhammer fan, Rahul Kohli, returning for the third year in a row, the Skulls Showcase kicks off an exciting week of world premieres, as well as new announcements and content reveals for Xbox fans. Alongside this celebration, players can expect huge deals and discounts on the Xbox and Microsoft Store, with up to 85% off savings during the event.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the announcements, reveals, and updates included in the Warhammer Skulls Festival:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Warhammer 40k Space Marine Master Crafted Edition [Announce]\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpYyzhLwfrY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine \u2013 Master Crafted Edition<\/em><\/strong> was announced and will be coming to Xbox and PC on June 10.\u00a0 This is an uprezzed 4k version of the game with improved character Models, modernized control schemes and upgraded audio. Relive the original adventure on Xbox Series X|S.\u00a0 Also available Day One on Game Pass!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Siege Mode Teaser\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ygYv7o5k8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>That wasn\u2019t all though, Focus Entertainment and Saber gave us our first look at <strong><em>Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s new Siege mode and revealed it will be coming on June 26.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DTT_KEYART_3840x2160-f8756d99cb46613f8dae.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DTT_KEYART_3840x2160-f8756d99cb46613f8dae.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DTT_KEYART_3840x2160-f8756d99cb46613f8dae-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DTT_KEYART_3840x2160-f8756d99cb46613f8dae-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DTT_KEYART_3840x2160-f8756d99cb46613f8dae-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Warhammer 40,000: Darktide<\/em><\/strong> has announced a new playable Class DLC will be coming to Xbox and PC on June 23.\u00a0 That\u2019s right, the Adepus Arbites becomes a playable character\u2026. ably assisted by a playable Cyber Mastiff which you can send to disable priority targets and provide vital support to your strike team.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget the Darktide base game is available on Game Pass, and it is also available as part of Xbox Free Play Days this week!<strong> <em\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II | Gameplay Trailer | Allegiances Unknown\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xVsTa0GIp7U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Xbox fans will remember<strong> <em>Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2<\/em><\/strong> was announced at last year\u2019s Skulls Event.\u00a0 This year, we got a new trailer featuring the Leagues of Votann and a first look at gameplay.\u00a0 Whether this faction will be allies or foes to the player is yet to be seen, but this will be the first time the faction has appeared in a Warhammer 40,000 video game. Wishlist the game now! In celebration, you can play the first Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus as part of this week\u2019s Free Play Days.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DLC-2-Key-Art-Final-1080p-preview-5296829194ff52f72eec.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DLC-2-Key-Art-Final-1080p-preview-5296829194ff52f72eec.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DLC-2-Key-Art-Final-1080p-preview-5296829194ff52f72eec-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DLC-2-Key-Art-Final-1080p-preview-5296829194ff52f72eec-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/DLC-2-Key-Art-Final-1080p-preview-5296829194ff52f72eec-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>announced its second DLC is coming on June 24.\u00a0 Lex Imperialis sees the Arbitrators join the game and a new companion, locations and archetypes.\u00a0 Owlcat also announced there will be a Season Pass 2 starting during Skulls and have teased there will be another 2 DLCs to follow as part of that.\u00a0 <em>Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader<\/em> is available to buy on Xbox and PC and is also available on Xbox Game Pass.\u00a0 It also features as part of the Free Play Days during Skulls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/BG2-Key-Art-Skulls-25-c310d3c39c9d830f068a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/BG2-Key-Art-Skulls-25-c310d3c39c9d830f068a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/BG2-Key-Art-Skulls-25-c310d3c39c9d830f068a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/BG2-Key-Art-Skulls-25-c310d3c39c9d830f068a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/BG2-Key-Art-Skulls-25-c310d3c39c9d830f068a-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The bombastic boomer shooter<em> Boltgun<\/em> returns to Xbox in <em>Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2<\/em>, including Warhammer Skulls host, Rahul Kohli, resuming his role as veteran Sternguard Malum Caedo, which was announced today.\u00a0 Wishlist now!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/KhorneBloodbowl-4982cdd68374dec49558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/KhorneBloodbowl-4982cdd68374dec49558.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/KhorneBloodbowl-4982cdd68374dec49558-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/KhorneBloodbowl-4982cdd68374dec49558-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/KhorneBloodbowl-4982cdd68374dec49558-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The showcase also revealed trailers for Season 9 of <strong><em>Blood Bowl 3<\/em><\/strong>, which showed off the new Khorne Team (coming June 10), new content for <strong><em>Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector <\/em><\/strong>available now,and a tease that the Black Legion will be joining the fight later this year.\u00a0 Vermintide 2 saw the release of the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> new level of Verminous Dreams, a free Update.\u00a0 Vermintide 2 is also available on Xbox Game Pass now as part of Skulls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over on the Microsoft store, <strong><em>Total War: Warhammer 3 <\/em><\/strong>gave us a glimpse at the free next legendary lord in their new Tides of Torment DLC content coming to PC soon.<\/p>\n<p>The fun doesn\u2019t stop there though \u2013 remember-Darktide, Rogue Trader and Vermintide are all on Xbox Game Pass.\u00a0 Game Pass subscribers can also use Xbox Free Play Days to try out multiple Warhammer games between May 22-26, including <em>Blood Bowl 3, Rogue Trader, Chaos Gate Daemon Hunters<\/em>, <em>Mechanicus,<\/em> <em>Shootas Blood and Teef<\/em>, <em>Darktide<\/em>, <em>Chaosbane Slayer Edition<\/em> and <em>Inquisitor Martyr<\/em>.\u00a0 You can also check out Dynamic Backgrounds for <em>Boltgun<\/em>, <em>Space Marine 2<\/em> and <em>Rogue Trader<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>Now, that\u2019s a lot of Warhammer to get your teeth stuck into! And that\u2019s just <em>some<\/em> highlights of the awesome Warhammer content coming soon. Don\u2019t forget, you can check it all out, and grab some great deals, on the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse\/WarhammerSkulls-FestivalSale\">Warhammer Skulls Festival landing page over on the Microsoft Store<\/a>. Thanks for reading!<a id=\"_msocom_1\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/05\/22\/warhammer-skulls-xbox-recap-2025\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Summary Warhammer Skulls \u2013 the ultimate festival of Warhammer video games returned today, with a showcase once again hosted by Rahul Kohli.It included a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":277077,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277076"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277076"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277076\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/277077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277076"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=277076"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=277076"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}