Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector cover.jpg
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Developer(s) Black Lab Games
Publisher(s) Slitherine Software
Series Warhammer 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

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 .

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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]

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