Warhammer 40,000 has been a ubiquitous property around gaming circles outside of its tabletop origins. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, developed by Fatshark and published by Level Infinite, took the franchise into the realm of live-service team shooters, offering a fresh perspective beyond the past titles and recent single-player experiences of Space Marine II and Rogue Trader.

On June 23, 2025, Darktide will introduce its first DLC class across all major platforms: the Arbites, the Emperor’s enforcers, dedicated to upholding His justice. Tasked with ensuring that the Imperial tithe is paid in full and on time, the Arbites also suppress industrial riots to keep production on schedule, fueling the relentless war machine.

The Way of the Arbites

The Arbites is a formidable defensive class, accompanied by a Cyber-Mastiff, a relentless companion capable of targeting elite enemies and hard-to-reach foes to support both you and your team. While it may resemble a loyal pet, it is a deadly instrument of the Emperor’s will.

With over 80 talent nodes, you can refine your Arbites through three distinct fighting styles, shaping them into an unstoppable enforcer. Their battlefield presence is defined by sheer dominance, using abilities for crowd control and unleashing Nuncio Aquilla, delivering the Emperor’s word to those forced to face it.

Much like their counterparts in Darktide, Arbites wield assault shields, paired with either a shock maul or a sidearm, allowing them to carve through enemy ranks while maximizing stagger damage. For long-range combat, they can also equip a shotgun, complete with a secondary function, electric ammunition, delivering a devastating shock effect.

Players can select from three powerful abilities, including the aforementioned Nuncio Aquilla, which weakens enemies while bolstering allies in service of the Emperor. Those seeking raw endurance can embrace Castigator’s Stance, making themselves nearly unstoppable, absorbing damage and resisting stagger at the cost of mobility.

Lastly, the Arbites offers three unique Blitz abilities, each centered on grenade loadouts. Choose between Arbites Grenades with a timed detonation, the more tactical remote detonation, or shock mines that activate upon landing.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Free Update

Launching alongside the Arbites DLC on June 23rd, Darktide will receive a free update designed to enhance the narrative experience for new and returning players. This update will provide a more structured storyline, ensuring players can fully engage with the world of Darktide, which is a welcome addition for veterans accustomed to its randomized missions.

Missions now feature expanded story context, allowing for debriefing upon completion, offering deeper immersion in the unfolding events. Experienced players can revisit the campaign from the start, exploring the improved narrative structure.

Additionally, difficulty progression has been revamped. The Auric difficulty is now the standard, with higher difficulty levels locked until players demonstrate proficiency in their current tier. Every mission will be accessible across all difficulties, ensuring greater variety and challenge.

The Arbites DLC class and free update will be available on June 23.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.