We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. Changes since 1.17.1 v1.18.01 General • Improved multiplayer connectivity. • Adjusted effects for the Heavy Ven
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
Changes since 1.17.1
v1.18.01
General
• Improved multiplayer connectivity. • Adjusted effects for the Heavy Venom Cannon.
v1.18.00
"The mind-curdling cacophony of the battlefield! Shape it, savour it, add to it until your senses shake and your minds quiver with deafening bliss!" — Anonymous Noise Marine of Slaanesh
New Units (Eradication Pack DLC)
Celestian Insidiants (Adepta Sororitas) [Tier 4] - Anti-psyker melee infantry able to track down and eliminate strategic enemy assets.
Armoured Sentinel (Astra Militarum) [Tier 2] - Fire support walker unit.
Noise Marines (Chaos Space Marines) [Tier 3] - Ranged infantry unit with devastating sonic weaponry.
The annual Warhammer Skulls event happened earlier today and it spawned a lot of announcements. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is a 2D brawler starring a wretched skaven, XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel, and—the announcement in most want of further
Battlesector and Gladius are taking part in the Warhammer Skulls Festival. The Ultramarines have arrived in Battlesector and to celebrate this the base game will be free to try for the whole festival, while the Eradication Pack has just been released in Gladius. Let's take a look
Battlesector and Gladius are taking part in the Warhammer Skulls Festival. The Ultramarines have arrived in Battlesector and to celebrate this the base game will be free to try for the whole festival, while the Eradication Pack has just been released in Gladius. Let's take a look!
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Eradication Pack
Deploy eight new units to the battlefields of Gladius Prime with the Eradication Pack.
This expansion diversifies your offensive toolkit and unlocks powerful new tactical possibilities for every commander.
Celestian Insidiants - Adepta Sororitas
Anti-psyker melee infantry able to track down and eliminate strategic enemy assets.
Wazbom Blastajet - Orks
Experimental ground attack aircraft.
Thunderhawk Gunship - Space Marines
Super-heavy airborne assault transport with an array of weapons.
Harpy - Tyranids
Flying monstrous creature able to drop explosive spore mines.
Warp Spiders - Craftworld Aeldari
Jet pack infantry specialized in hit-and-run tactics.
Gladius is going to be free-to-keep on Steam for the duration of the festival. It is the perfect occasion to try Gladius if you haven't: it is the ultimate 4X strategy game set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000.
We are really excited to announce that the Ultramarines DLC is now available for Battlesector. This legendary Chapter brings a massive roster of eighteen units to the battlefield, embodying tactical perfection and unwavering discipline.
Free to try
To celebrate the release of the DLC, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector will be free to try for the whole festival, from May 21st to May 28th. This is the first time that Battlesector is available as free to try and on top of this we are also releasing a free major update for the base game. This new update is focused on the Crusade game mode and a fresh, new balance update for the Daemons of Khorne faction.
The Ultramarines, the noble sons of Macragge, stand as the very embodiment of discipline and duty in Warhammer 40,000. Guided by the Codex Astartes and the legacy of Roboute Guilliman, they are the Emperor’s finest: unyielding, methodical, and unwavering in the face of heresy. “Courage and Honour!” is not just a motto, but a way of war.
The new faction DLC introduces the iconic Ultramarines to the battlefield, with a comprehensive roster of units, available for all game modes:
HQ Commanders: Captain in Gravis Armor, Primaris Apothecary, and Primaris Librarian.
Troops: Incursors, Heavy Intercessors, and Intercessors.
Elites: Bladeguard Veterans, Terminators, Aggressors, and the Invictor Warsuit. ● Fast Attack: Inceptors and the highly versatile Storm Speeder (available in Hailstrike, Hammerstrike, and Thunderstrike Loadouts).
Heavy Support: Eradicators, Eliminators, Redemptor Dreadnought, Ballistus Dreadnought, Gladiator (available in Lancer, Reaper, and Valiant Loadouts), and Hellblasters.
A major update brings the roguelite-style Crusade Mode to its full 1.0 version. This challenging new gameplay feature focuses on building your army and fighting through waves of enemies to reclaim vital worlds. The major update includes:
Players can select three lengths of Crusade, Short (1 planet), Medium (2) and Long (3);
Each planet has a number of zones, each with a number of battles within it against the same enemy faction;
Each Zone also has its own unique gameplay modifier and completing a zone gives a significant resource bonus and also a one-off choice of additional rewards;
The army starts with 1000 army cap, but only 500-600 points worth of units within it. Players are free to spend some of the initial resources to customize the starting force;
After each battle players earn HQ Tokens and Requisitions equal to the current Income for those two resources. This is shown in red on the strategy map. Income can be increased by some zone rewards.
Daemons of Khorne
The Daemons of Khorne are getting a major balance refresh to make them highly competitive against current factions! Nearly every unit, weapon, and ability has been rebalanced to give the Blood God's legions the staying power they need.
We’re excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius will be taking part in Warhammer Skulls 2026 ! The Skulls festival will run from Thursday, May 21st, at 5:00 PM UK until Thursday, May 28th . Don’t miss the live showcase on the official W
We’re excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius will be taking part in Warhammer Skulls 2026!
The Skulls festival will run from Thursday, May 21st, at 5:00 PM UK until Thursday, May 28th.
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. Changes since 1.17.1 Balance Increased Kommando melee attacks from 1 to 2 (affects Stikkbomb). Bug Fixes Fixed
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
Changes since 1.17.1
Balance
Increased Kommando melee attacks from 1 to 2 (affects Stikkbomb).
Bug Fixes
Fixed game potentially not starting due to incorrect IGD initialization handling (this is likely to have happened in offline mode).
Fixed Dialogus' Verse of Holy Piety not reducing The Emperor's Deliverance cooldown.
Fixed missing Plague Spewer sounds.
Fixed Armiger Helverin barks not showing.
Armiger Autocannon now benefits from Scriptorum Ordinatus research.
Blight Grenade now benefits from Daemonbone Casings research.
Tank Commander research now unlocks the Additional Heavy Bolters research.
Updated missing mentions of units in researches descriptions.
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. Changes since 1.17.0 Bug Fixes Fixed crash when a unit with a Storm Bolter is produced. View game page
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
Changes since 1.17.0
Bug Fixes
Fixed crash when a unit with a Storm Bolter is produced.
Rampage Pack Deploy 8 brand-new units with the Rampage Pack on the battlefields of Gladius Prime. The new units will bring a new offensive layer and will unlock new strategic options for commanders. These new units are available now: Seraphim - Adepta Sororitas: jump infantry equ
Rampage Pack
Deploy 8 brand-new units with the Rampage Pack on the battlefields of Gladius Prime.
The new units will bring a new offensive layer and will unlock new strategic options for commanders.
These new units are available now:
Seraphim - Adepta Sororitas: jump infantry equipped with potent hand flamers
Kommandos - Orks: melee unit specialized in infiltration and elimination of priority targets
Armiger Helverin - Adeptus Mechanicus: long-range heavy walker
Genestealers - Tyranids: elite infiltration melee unit
Hexmark Destroyer - Necrons: short range specialist able to teleport
Deathstrike - Astra Militarum: long-range artillery vehicle carrying a single, destructive missile
Plague Marines - Chaos Space Marines: short-range heavy infantry unit carrying poisoned weapons
Update - Version 1.17.0
Special thanks to MaidrosTwin and the rest of the Gladius community for helping to identify and fix bugs for this patch.
"We will rise and claim the engines of labour that have bound us in servitude. This world will burn. It will be cleansed, purified, made ready, and the Heavens will deliver our reward!"
— Unknown Genestealer Cult Magus
New Units (Rampage Pack DLC)
Seraphim (Adepta Sororitas) [Tier 4] - Jump infantry equipped with potent hand flamers to burn down hostile mobs.
Armiger Helverin (Adeptus Mechanicus) [Tier 8] - Long range heavy walker.
Deathstrike (Astra Militarum) [Tier 7] - Long-range artillery vehicle carrying a single, destructive missile.
Plague Marines (Chaos Space Marines) [Tier 4] - Short range heavy infantry unit carrying poisoned weapons.
Hexmark Destroyer (Necrons) [Tier 3] - Short range specialist able to teleport.
Kommandos (Orks) [Tier 3] - Melee unit specialized in infiltration and elimination of protected targets.
Genestealers (Tyranids) [Tier 2] - Elite infiltration melee unit.
General
Tweaked research screen top and bottom bar sizes.
Improved multiplayer connectivity.
Bug Fixes
Fixed buildings constructed in post-game stats counting when a building begins construction instead of when it is completed.
Fixed targetting not being cancelled when an item is removed, potentially causing crashes.
Fixed Ruins of Vaul tip triggering for Sororitas Holy Site.
Fixed Succubus being able to target Fortifications with No Escape.
Fixed Spirit Seer's Destructor not applying Soul Blazed.
Fixed Cronos' Spirit Probe correctly mentioning that it can affect monstrous creatures.
Fixed Cronos' Reservoir of Pain not being able to affect fortifications and vehicles.
Fixed R'Varna damaging itself with Nova Electromagnetic Shockwave.
Fixed Twin-Linked Storm Bolter having Rapid Fire (to be consistent with Storm Bolter).
Fixed Interceptor Drones damage against Flyers.
Fixed Talos and Cronos having Relentless because it has no effect.
Fixed Sicarian Ruststalkers research not unlocking the Voices in the Code research.
Fixed Attilan Rough Riders research not unlocking Hammer of Wrath research.
Fixed Vypers research not unlocking Crystal Targeting Matrix, Ghostwalk Matrix, Holo-Fields, Spirit Stones, Star Engines and Vectored Engines researches.
Fixed Canoptek Reanimator research not unlocking Immortal Form and Hammer of Wrath researches.
Fixed Squighog Boyz research not unlocking Hammer of Wrath research.
Fixed Primaris Inceptors research not unlocking Hammer of Wrath research.
Fixed Norn Emissary research not unlocking Hammer of Wrath research.
Fixed Vypers enabled weapon by default not matching its first Cycle Weapon slot.
Fixed Chaos Terminators' Power Sword not using the Chaos Power Weapon glow effect.
Fixed Saint Celestine Miraculous Intervention not removing its trait if the action was disabled due to low morale.
Fixed Saint Celestine Miraculous Intervention not reapplying its trait if the cooldown was reset by a Dialogus.
Fixed Laud Hailer not granting Zephyrims the ability to use their Act of Faith while Shaken.
Fixed Zephyrims not losing Angelic Visage when Broken.
Fixed Angelic Visage not being affected by Vow of the Militant Order research.
Fixed Stikka (Ranged), Psychic Tendril (Neurolance) and Psychic Tendril (Neuroblast) damage that were higher than intended.
Fixed Stikka (Melee) damage that was lower than intended.
Fixed Hunting Lance (Melta Tip) damage that was lower than intended.
Fixed Clawed Limbs damage that was lower than intended.
Fixed Adeptus Mechanicus Voices in the Code not mentioning Sicarian Ruststalkers.
Fixed Astra Militarum Frag grenades not mentioning Attilan Rough Riders (Bullgryns were also missing in French).
Fixed Astra Militarum Hammer of Wrath not mentioning Attilan Rough Riders.
Fixed Chaos Space Marines Gift of Mutation and Melta Bomb not mentioning Rubric Marines.
Fixed Eldar Crystal Targeting Matrix, Ghostwalk Matrix, Holo Fields, Spirit Stones, Star Engines and Vectored Engines not mentioning Vypers.
Fixed Necrons Hammer of Wrath not mentioning Canoptek Reanimators.
Fixed Orks Hammer of Wrath not mentioning Squighog Boyz.
Fixed Space Marines Frag & Krak grenades not mentioning Primaris Hellblasters and Primaris Intercessors.
Fixed Space Marines Hammer of Wrath not mentioning Primaris Inceptors and Primaris Redemptor Dreadnought.
Fixed Tyranids Hammer of Wrath not mentioning Norn Emissaries.
Hi everyone, we've just released a small update: CHANGELOG General ⦁ Updated Spanish translation. Bug Fixes ⦁ Fixed a Vulkan swapchain recreation issue. ⦁ Fixed hints sometimes appearing blank.
4X game Warhammer 40k: Gladius - Relics of War is free to keep on GOG right now, but you don't have long to snatch it up. So if you've got a hankering to explore, exploit, expand, and exterminate, now's the time to add Gladius to your library. With co-op and competitive modes, do
4X game Warhammer 40k: Gladius - Relics of War is free to keep on GOG right now, but you don't have long to snatch it up. So if you've got a hankering to explore, exploit, expand, and exterminate, now's the time to add Gladius to your library. With co-op and competitive modes, don't forget to round up some friends to take it for a spin, too. You can't argue when it's free.
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon. Changes since 1.15.1 New Added bark
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon.
Changes since 1.15.1
New
Added barks for the Onslaught Pack units.
General
Improved Squighog Boyz movement sound effect.
Improved Fade Away sound effect.
Adjusted Transonic Blade visual effect.
Adjusted Baleblast visual effect.
Rubric Marines no longer bleed or scream, they are bloodless shells animated by sorcery.
Tweaked Transonic description.
Updated translations.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue with saving games and associated crash that could occur with simultaneous turns off.
Fixed Squighog Boy flavor mentioning four-legged Squigs.
Fixed Canoptek Reanimator movement sound not playing.
Fixed Canoptek Reanimator only having one Atomiser Beam.
Fixed Ruins of Vaul not rewarding some units and items.
Fixed Vaul's Wrath Support Battery not being Very Bulky.
Fixed network read and write speeds displaying incorrect numbers.
Warhammer Skulls, the annual celebration of Warhammer videogames, brings plenty of good news for aficionados of all things grim and perilous. There's a Dawn of War remaster in the works, and a Space Marine remaster too. Owclat's making another CRPG, this time based on the Inquisi
Warhammer Skulls, the annual celebration of Warhammer videogames, brings plenty of good news for aficionados of all things grim and perilous. There's a Dawn of War remaster in the works, and a Space Marine remaster too. Owclat's making another CRPG, this time based on the Inquisition, called Dark Heresy. And the space dwarfs of the Leagues of Votann will be making their videogame debut in Mechanicus 2... Read more.
Battlesector and Gladius are taking part in the Warhammer Skulls Festival, with a new narrative campaign and a major free update for Battlesector and a DLC release for Gladius. Let's take a look! Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Free-to-keep week Gladius is going to be free-to-keep on S
Battlesector and Gladius are taking part in the Warhammer Skulls Festival, with a new narrative campaign and a major free update for Battlesector and a DLC release for Gladius.
Let's take a look!
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius
Free-to-keep week
Gladius is going to be free-to-keep on Steam for the duration of the festival.
It is the perfect occasion to try Gladius if you haven't: it is the ultimate 4X strategy game set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000.
We are really excited to announce that the first narrative campaign DLC, Deeds of the Fallen, is now available on Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Featuring 12 new missions and 3 new units for the Sisters of Battle, it's time to bring the fight to Warzone Chaltnath.
On top of this new DLC, we are realising also a new free major update for everyone who owns the base game. The new major update adds a new game mode, Crusade, and also two free units.
There hasn’t been new story content from us since our initial release, but this changes today, with the arrival of our new Story Campaign, Deeds of the Fallen. Deeds of the Fallen contains twelve missions, where fans can play as the Sisters of Battle through a story-driven campaign against the Orks. The Adepta Sororitas will receive three new units, Imagifier, Castigator Battle Tank, Zephyrim - to fight in the name of the Emperor.
The Crusade Mode is a new game feature that will challenge players to start with a basic army and fight their way through hordes of enemies, to earn the opportunity to expand both their forces and firepower. The mode also adds a new way to level up the troops, with a new experience system based on the ferocity of the battle, with a variety of ways to upgrade entire classes of troops.
New free units
For this year’s Skulls we wanted to give you some new free units. Last year we sent new forces for Necrons and Tyranids. This time Sisters of Battle and Orks will reap the benefits.
The Adepta Sororitas can now count on the Dominions. The Dominions are specialist assault infantry who excel when making rapid deployments against enemy forces.
While the Orks are gaining the much requested melee version of the Boyz as the lads with Choppas and Sluggas are here and ready for a scrap.
Future
2025 is going to be yet another stellar year for Battlesector. We’ll be regularly updating the game with feature updates and faction balance changes as we go through the year.
There will also be something new, exciting and a bit chaotic coming towards the end of the year…
We are excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector & Gladius will be taking part in the Warhammer Skulls festival. We can't wait to show you what is coming: The Warhammer Skulls showcase will begin on Thursday May 22nd 5pm UK time, and the festival will last a who
We are excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector & Gladius will be taking part in the Warhammer Skulls festival.
We can't wait to show you what is coming: The Warhammer Skulls showcase will begin on Thursday May 22nd 5pm UK time, and the festival will last a whole week until Thursday May 29th.
Games Workshop is going to kickstart the festival with a showcase on their Twitch channel, so make sure to tune in on Warhammer Twitch channel at 5 pm BST on May 22nd.
Discover more about the Warhammer Skulls festival here.
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon. Changes since 1.14.3 General Tweake
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon.
Changes since 1.14.3
General
Tweaked death sound timings and weapon sounds.
Balance
Removed Bolt Weapon trait from Twin Iracus Ironhail Heavy Stubber.
Added Skimmer to Primaris Repulsor Executioner.
Fixed Primaris Repulsor Executioner Twin-Linked Heavy Bolter having 1 attack instead of 3.
Increased Primaris Hellblaster grenade attacks from 1 to 2.
Increased Heavy Laser Destroyer attacks from 1 to 2.
Increased Primaris Repulsor Executioner cost and upkeep by 33%.
Added Power of the Machine Spirit ability to Primaris Repulsor Executioner.
Added No Escape trait to Flamestorm Gauntlets.
Added Assault trait to Flamestorm Gauntlets.
Changed Twin-Linked to also work on melee weapons.
Changed Close Quarter Firepower from armour penetration to ranged armour penetration.
Added Turbo Boost ability to Primaris Invader ATV.
Reduced Primaris Aggressor from Very Bulky to Bulky.
Reduced Primaris Inceptor from Very Bulky to Bulky.
Reduced Primaris Hellblaster from Bulky to non-Bulky.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash that would occur when killing an Umbra in a game started before 1.15.0.
Fixed a crash that could occur when processing damaging traits.
Fixed missing Armory requirements.
Fixed missing additional pilots in Storm Speed Thunderstrike.
Fixed Aquila Macro Cannon counting against the Rubicon Primaris achievement.
Fixed missing Simplified Chinese Ultima Founding translation.
Fixed missing French Ultima Founding achievement translation.
It's time to serve the God Emperor. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius has just gotten another piece of DLC, adding those most loyal to the cause, the Primaris. The franchise's first foray into the realm of 4X continues going strong, and there's a large discount currently available to boo
It's time to serve the God Emperor. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius has just gotten another piece of DLC, adding those most loyal to the cause, the Primaris. The franchise's first foray into the realm of 4X continues going strong, and there's a large discount currently available to boot.
The Primaris are ready to step in the battle for the God Emperor and the Holy Throne. Eight new units and unique gameplay mechanics will give you more options for the fight for Gladius Prime. These new units are available now: Primaris Aggressor: Close-quarters anti-infantry unit
The Primaris are ready to step in the battle for the God Emperor and the Holy Throne. Eight new units and unique gameplay mechanics will give you more options for the fight for Gladius Prime.
These new units are available now:
Primaris Aggressor: Close-quarters anti-infantry unit equipped with flamestorm gauntlets.
Primaris Hellblaster: Heavy armour-piercing ranged infantry.
Primaris Inceptor: Powerful short-range unit equipped with jump packs.
Primaris Intercessor: Tough versatile infantry unit
Primaris Invader ATV: Light vehicle equipped with Onslaught Gatling Cannon
Primaris Repulsor Executioner: Heavy tank with transport capabilities and a significant payload of ranged weapons
Redemptor Dreadnought: Powerful walker unit with a vast array of weapons.
Storm Speeder Thunderstrike: Fast assault vehicle with powerful anti-armour armament.
Get ready to be the first to discover the new DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, Ultima Founding. Join us for Slitherine Next event December 10th at 6:00 PM CET . Make sure to save the date:
Get ready to be the first to discover the new DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, Ultima Founding.
Join us for Slitherine Next event December 10th at 6:00 PM CET.
Make sure to save the date: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNMPY51noiw?si=FTa3mq0ivM2Uso6K
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game. The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon. Changes since 1.14.1 Version 1.14.3
We're releasing a new update for Gladius. As per usual, please let us know what you think of the list of changes. Your feedback is essential to keep improving the game.
The team is currently hard at work. We'll have news about new content soon.
As already announced a few weeks ago, Ultima Founding DLC will launch on December 10th during our annual Slitherine Next event. Featuring 8 new units, the Primaris are ready to step in the battle for the God Emperor and the Holy Throne. Stay tuned for more and make sure to save t
As already announced a few weeks ago, Ultima Founding DLC will launch on December 10th during our annual Slitherine Next event. Featuring 8 new units, the Primaris are ready to step in the battle for the God Emperor and the Holy Throne.
Stay tuned for more and make sure to save the date: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNMPY51noiw?si=2s6i3VUZcPueCk6U
To celebrate Warhammer Day, we are really excited to share some really important news about Warhammer 40,000: Gladius . As part of the celebration, all our Warhammer games have joined a special sale. Please check our steam page to see all the details: Ultima Founding DLC The Prim
To celebrate Warhammer Day, we are really excited to share some really important news about Warhammer 40,000: Gladius.
As part of the celebration, all our Warhammer games have joined a special sale. Please check our steam page to see all the details: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Slitherine
Ultima Founding DLC
The Primaris Space Marines will be joining the battle for Gladius Prime on December 10th. Featuring 8 new units, the Primaris are ready to step in the battle for the God Emperor and the Holy Throne.
