Warhammer Vermintide 2 Welcomes 500K New Players During Versus Launch Week
Fatshark, the Swedish developer behind Warhammer Vermintide 2, has announced a major milestone: over 500,000 new players joined the game during the launch week of its new Versus PvP mode. Originally released in 2018, Warhammer Vermintide 2 has continued to thrive, surpassing two million players by 2019 and now experiencing a resurgence thanks to this long-awaited PvP mode.
What’s New in Warhammer Vermintide 2?
To keep the momentum alive, Fatshark is rolling out new content, including the free DLC “Verminous Dreams”, with its first level launching December 9. This update coincides with the festive Gifts of the Wolf Father event, bringing additional rewards and improvements to the Versus mode.
Additionally, Vermintide 2 is currently available at an incredible 95% discount on Steam until November 26, with the Content Bundle (including expansions, DLCs, and careers) reduced by 72%, from €138.79 to €38.76.
Content Bundle Highlights
The discounted Content Bundle includes:
Winds of Magic Expansion: Introduces the Beastmen faction and challenging new gameplay.
Back to Ubersreik DLC: Features remastered levels from Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide.
Shadows over Bögenhafen DLC: Adds two levels in Bögenhafen, along with quests, challenges, and cosmetics.
Three New Careers: Grail Knight, Outcast Engineer, and Necromancer, each with unique abilities and cosmetic upgrades.
Fatshark’s Next Moves
Fatshark isn’t just focusing on Vermintide 2. Their sister title, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, is also getting a free update on December 3, continuing to expand the studio’s offerings for Warhammer fans.
Have you jumped into Warhammer Vermintide 2’s Versus mode, or are you tempted by the current sale? Let us know your favorite Warhammer Vermintide 2 moment or which DLC excites you the most!
