Swedish developer Fatshark released the official launch trailer for the Skitarii Class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide today [1, 2, 3].

The addition of the Skitarii expands the tactical options for the four-player co-op game [4], introducing a new archetype based on the Adeptus Mechanicus. This update arrives as part of a broader content push intended to refresh gameplay for the existing community.

Released June 23, 2026 [2, 3], the Skitarii serves as the seventh playable class available in the title [3]. The new class features a radial talent tree and introduces specific weaponry to the arsenal, including a Mk III Plasma Gun variant [3, 5].

The launch of the Skitarii coincides with a free Expeditions update [4]. This update includes new enemy content, and expanded mission structures to challenge players. The trailer, which was posted to YouTube via the IGN channel, showcases the Skitarii in action within the game's grimdark setting [1, 2].

Fatshark has focused the update on diversifying the combat roles available to players. By integrating the Adeptus Mechanicus, the developer brings a distinct mechanical aesthetic and set of abilities to the cooperative experience [3]. The rollout of the Skitarii and the accompanying Expeditions update represents the latest effort to sustain the game's long-term player base through free content and new class mechanics [4].

“The Skitarii class is the seventh playable class in Darktide.”

The introduction of a seventh class and a free update indicates Fatshark's commitment to a 'games-as-a-service' model for Darktide. By adding the Skitarii, the developer is not only expanding the roster but also integrating deeper lore from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which may attract new players while providing veteran players with new mechanical synergies in the four-player co-op environment.