Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Black Lab Games and published by Slitherine Software for Windows on July 15, 2021. It is based on Games Workshop's tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
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Developer(s)Black Lab Games
Publisher(s)Slitherine Software
SeriesWarhammer 40,000
Platform(s)Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S[1]
ReleaseJuly 22, 2021 (Windows)
December 2, 2021 (consoles)
Genre(s)Turn-based tactics
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a turn-based tactics game, played on a grid-based map with 10-25 units sized armies.[2] A 20-mission single-player campaign centres on the Blood Angels fighting Tyranids on the moon Baal Secundus.[2] There is player versus player multiplayer, either via online, hotseat, or play-by-mail methods.[3]

Release

Battlesector was announced on February 9, 2021, for a release in May 2021. Console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were due for summer 2021.[4] On May 11, 2021, the game was delayed to mid-July 2021.[5] The game was released for Windows on July 22, 2021.[6] On November 15, 2021, the console versions were delayed to December 2, 2021.[7] Two major downloadable content (DLC) packs were released for the game: Necrons and Sisters of Battle both in 2022.[8][9]

Reception

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[10]

Luke Plunkett of Kotaku gave a positive review and said: "My favourite thing about this entire game is its voice acting, which takes a solid strategy game and turns it into a memorable 40K experience."[20]

Joe Robinson of PCGamesN summarized the game as "[a] solid turn-based strategy experience that explores the Space Marine power fantasy, marred by humdrum mission design."[14]

Jon Bolding of IGN gave a positive review and said: "The momentum-based tactical system and broad customizability of the forces you lead, combined with randomization in the mission setups, gives you a fun campaign with a tasty side dish of multiplayer skirmish."[12]

Matt Bassil of Wargamer reviewed the Necrons expansion and summarized: "The Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector – Necrons DLC is a well-made unit pack, but a unique story or a better realised campaign mode would go a long way to improving its overall value. The toys are all there, but they could do with a better box."[21]

Battlesector was included on Eurogamer's list of "The best Warhammer 40k games to play in 2022".[22] PC Gamer listed the game 10th on its list of best Warhammer 40,000 games.[23]

See also

References
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  2. O'Connor, Alice (9 February 2021). "Battlestar Galactica Deadlock devs are making a Warhammer 40K game". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  3. O'Connor, Alice (22 November 2022). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector on Game Pass lured me into turn-based tactics with a familiar setting". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  4. Yin-Poole, Wesley (9 February 2021). "Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector is a turn-based strategy game from the developer of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  5. Yin-Poole, Wesley (11 May 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector now out in July". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  6. "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is out". Steam. Valve Corporation. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. Romano, Sal (15 November 2021). "Turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector coming to PS4, Xbox One on December 2". Gematsu. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  8. "ARISE! The Necrons are here". Steam. Valve Corporation. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  9. "The Sisters of Battle are here on Battlesector and Gladius". Steam. Valve Corporation. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  10. "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  11. Naso, Alberto (16 July 2021). "Warhammer 40K: Battlesector - recensione". Eurogamer (in Italian). Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  12. Bolding, Jon (16 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  13. Chianese, Claudio (16 July 2021). "Warhammer 40.000: Battlesector - Recensione". IGN Italia (in Italian). Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  14. Robinson, Joe (21 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector review – faith and (muted) fury". PCGamesN. Network N. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  15. Dolce, Daniele (28 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – Recensione". The Games Machine (Italy) (in Italian). Aktia srl. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  16. S., Matt (13 December 2021). "Review: Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector (Sony PlayStation 4)". Digitally Downloaded. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  17. Olivato, Luca (19 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, la recensione". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). NetAddiction Srl. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  18. Klimas, Martynas (16 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector review — We fight and die for the Imperium". PC Invasion. Gamurs. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  19. Bains, Callum (16 July 2021). "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector review – stale Space Marine strategy". Wargamer. Network N. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  20. Plunkett, Luke (22 July 2021). "Warhammer 40K: Battlesector: The Kotaku Review". Kotaku. G/O Media. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  21. Bassil, Matt (26 April 2022). "Warhammer 40k: Battlesector Necrons review – all systems green". Wargamer. Network N. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  22. Yin-Poole, Wesley (5 August 2022). "The best Warhammer 40k games to play in 2022". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  23. Macgregor, Jody (4 January 2023). "Every Warhammer 40,000 game, ranked". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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