Everguild, the developer behind the new free-to-play Warhammer 40K: Warpforge Collectible Card Game,launched the PC version of the game last month through Steam Early Access. Today they have announced that there are now iOS and Android versions of the games that can be installed from their related app stores!
They've also revealed that iOS, Android, and PC players are able to duel one another through crossplay, which is sure to please fans of the dark and gritty sci-fi franchise.
Accounts can be linked for seamless integration between PC and mobile devices. There is even a custom interface for touchscreen devices, which promises to provied an optimal gaming experience for Steam Deck and mobile players, regardless of the platform you're battling on.
Players are able to fight in draft mode, compete in ranked and unranked constructed modes, and even practice with an assortment of ready-made game decks.
Everguild has promised that their are many new factions and game modes that will be added in future expansions.
Warpforge lets players command six iconic Warhammer 40K factions as digital cards that they can collect and battle with in fast-paced skirmishes.
Units can use ranged or melee attacks, which adds new depth to the card-based combat. Orks can benefit from 'Mob' attacks, Tyranids will 'Swarm' together, and Necrons can 'Reanimate' their troops. With each faction boasting unique mechanics based upon their different fighting styles, Everguild looks to be ensuring their accuracy to the Warhammer 40K material the game is based upon.
Everguild created several other games in the Warhammer IP, including Warhammer Horus Heresy: Legions.
Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge is now available for free on Android, iOS, and Steam. Warpforge also has their own Discord server, which you can join by clicking here!
A digital collectible card game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Warpforge will bring together all the major factions in the Galaxy as digital cards. Build your collection, create the best deck, and fight against other players in brutal and fast-paced battles!
About Warhammer 40K
Warhammer 40,000, often abbreviated as "Warhammer 40K" or simply "40K", is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by the British gaming company Games Workshop.
First introduced in 1987, it has since become one of the most popular miniature wargames in the world. The game is set in a dystopian science-fantasy universe that is characterized by a dark, gothic aesthetic, and it is known for its elaborate lore and the tagline "In the far future, there is only war."
The Warhammer 40,000 universe is set in the distant future, where a stagnating human civilization is beset on all sides by hostile aliens and supernatural creatures. Humanity's empire, the Imperium of Man, is a vast, interstellar theocracy, ruled over by the God-Emperor, who, although biologically immortal, has been incapacitated and interred within the Golden Throne on Terra (Earth) for millennia.
The game's universe includes a variety of factions, each with its own backstory, motivations, and aesthetics. Some of these factions include:
- The Imperium of Man: The most prominent human faction, including the Space Marines (genetically modified super-soldiers), the Imperial Guard (the vast armies of humanity), and the Inquisition (keepers of the faith and hunters of heresy).
- Chaos: Former humans and Space Marines who have given themselves over to the service of the Chaos Gods, embodying the dark reflection of human nature and the Imperium.
- Eldar (Aeldari): An ancient and highly psychic alien race with various sub-factions such as Craftworlders, Drukhari (Dark Eldar), and Harlequins.
- Orks: A warlike, green-skinned alien race with a penchant for casual violence and crude technology.
- Tyranids: A seemingly unending swarm of bio-engineered creatures from outside the galaxy that consume all biomatter in their path.
- Necrons: An ancient race of skeletal robots who once ruled the galaxy and have awoken from their slumber to reclaim it.
- Tau: A relatively young and technologically advanced race that seeks to expand their empire and bring other species into their fold through the philosophy they call the "Greater Good."
Players of Warhammer 40K collect and paint individual 28 mm scale miniature figures that represent soldiers, creatures, and vehicles of war. These miniatures are used to enact battles on a tabletop, with players using rulers to measure distances and dice to resolve combat. The rules of the game are published in a series of books and supplements, which describe how units move, shoot, and engage in close-quarters combat.
Over the years, Warhammer 40K has expanded through dozens of books, including rulebooks, campaign supplements, and novels. The game has spawned a rich lore, detailing the universe's history, factions, and characters, contributing to its depth and complexity. The narrative of "Warhammer 40K" is continuously evolving, with new storylines and characters being introduced.
The game has a strong and dedicated fanbase, with communities forming in local gaming stores, clubs, and online forums. Games Workshop supports the community through organized events, tournaments, and narrative campaigns. Moreover, the Warhammer 40K universe has been adapted into various other media, including video games, novels, and comics, which has helped to broaden its appeal beyond tabletop gamers.
Warhammer 40,000 is more than just a game; it's a hobby encompassing the collection, painting, and gaming with miniatures, as well as engaging with a rich narrative universe. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the depth of its world-building and the passion of its community.