Owlcat Games has pushed back the release of the Processional of the Damned expansion for Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, moving the launch from late September to December. The postponement allows players additional time to explore the base game before accessing the new content, requiring those eager for the upcoming features to wait a few extra months. This change affects the immediate roadmap for the role-playing game's post-launch support cycle.
New companion and Fanatic archetype arrive in December
The expansion introduces Stella the Miracle Worker as a new companion character who joins the player's party. Stella brings specific psychic abilities to the table, including Psychic Trace and Psychic Burst, which add new tactical layers to combat encounters. Her arrival expands the roster of characters available for strategic party building in the sci-fi fantasy setting.
A new Fanatic archetype is also arriving with this update, focusing heavily on melee combat and area-of-effect abilities. According to Owlcat Games, this gameplay style relies on crushing weapons and includes unique mechanics like throwing hammers at enemies. The developers note that this addition provides a rich arsenal of attacks for players who prefer close-quarters engagement over ranged tactics.
We have tracked Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader closely, including its recent expansion into other platforms. The December release window for the Processional of the Damned DLC sets the next major milestone for the game's ongoing content schedule. Players waiting for the Fanatic archetype and Stella the Miracle Worker should mark their calendars for the end of the year.
Source: IXBT
