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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Gets Free Update Alongside Skitarii Class, Adds a New Enemy

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces the Skitarii Alpha Primus class and a new enemy in a recent free update.

By · Published June 23, 2026  23:32 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  06:33 UTC

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide received a free update that added a new enemy. The update also introduced the Skitarii Alpha Primus, the first Adeptus Mechanicus class.

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Fatshark has released a free update for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The update introduces the Skitarii Alpha Primus, the first Adeptus Mechanicus class added to the game, alongside a new enemy type.

Coverage from IGN and Wccftech highlights that the class was years in development. PC Gamer and Windows Central describe the new class as a "towering murderbot," with PC Gamer noting gameplay involves blending through the tunnels of Hive Tertium.

Further updates may follow as players test the new Skitarii class and encounter the newly added enemy in the game's co-op horde shooter environment.

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What new class was added to Darktide?

The Skitarii Alpha Primus, which is the first Adeptus Mechanicus class in the game.

Is the new update paid?

According to IGN, the update is free.

What else was added besides the new class?

The update also adds a new enemy.

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