The Emperor’s faithful are heading to Tertium, and they’re bringing plenty of firepower. Fatshark has announced that the Sisters Novitiate will join Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on December 7, bringing a brand-new playable class, an arsenal of unique weapons, and a faith-fueled combat system to the battlefield.
Unlike the existing classes, the Sisters Novitiate channel their devotion through a unique Acts of Faith system. Players can choose from six powerful abilities, equipping two at a time to unleash everything from devastating Neural Whip attacks to protective prayers and battlefield support. Faith builds throughout combat, with Doctrines and Pledges allowing players to shape how their abilities work.
Naturally, these warriors aren’t arriving empty-handed. Their arsenal includes the Condemnor Stake Thrower, Ministorum Hand Flamer, Mace of the Righteous, Penitent Eviscerator, and Novitiate Sword and Shield. They’ll also have access to the iconic Meltagun, capable of unleashing devastating thermal energy against the enemies of the Imperium.
The Sisters Novitiate are designed to do more than dish out damage, too. They bring frontline resilience, enemy disruption, and support abilities that help keep their squad fighting when things get ugly.
The December 7 launch also comes with a free update introducing the Meltagun for both the Sisters Novitiate and Veteran classes. Players looking for a little extra flair can opt for the Deluxe Edition, which includes a cosmetic Cherub companion.
The Sisters Novitiate DLC will be available on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
With a new class, fresh weapons, and another reason to return to the chaos of Hive Tertium, December is shaping up to be a busy month for Darktide players. The Emperor protects!