– Embody a terrifying unseen threat in the first-ever single player game to let you play as the Skaven ratmen and discover their world from the inside –
PARIS – August 26th, 2026 – Publisher Dotemu (Absolum, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion) with developer Old Skull Games today revealed the first gameplay from Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, an all-new single player stealth-action platformer offering a self-contained, refreshing new take on the globally beloved Warhammer Age of Sigmar franchise. Inspired by the legacy of the greatest 2D action platformer and stealth-enriched indie classics, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster’s dark, gritty quest for bloodshed will launch on PC and consoles in 2027.
Escape
Descend into the fractured depths of the Gnaw and the paranoid underworld of the Skaven.
Navigate shifting tunnels, hostile clans, and environments shaped by corruption and warpstone instability. Each clan territory brings its own rules, threats, and behavioural patterns.
Learn. Observe. Exploit openings. Kill unseen, or die unnoticed.
Kill
Feel the precision, speed, and deadly efficiency of an Eshin assassin with simple, intuitive controls inspired by masters of the 2D stealth-action platform genre.
Use heightened senses and devious strategies based on the Skaven’s unique nature to eliminate your prey.
Ascend
Stand out from the swarm and rise through the ranks by honing your skills and upgrading your gear. Gather precious warpstone to unlock deadly abilities and secret tools that unveil new, unpredictable ways to hunt your prey.
Experiment with unique gameplay strategies shaped by Skaven instincts & cunning to dominate your enemies.
Only one in a thousand ratmen will achieve greatness. Make sure it’s you.
Become a Deathmaster
Complete deadly contracts on behalf of your Eshin Clan to climb the hierarchy. The more you kill, the closer you get to becoming the most feared and respected assassin: the ultimate Deathmaster. And if it happens to please the Great Horned Rat, all the better…
But in a deeply conniving faction, every rise comes with consequences and no ascent is ever without a price.
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About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French publisher and developer specializing in revitalizing legendary pop culture franchises across video games, TV and cinema by releasing original PC and console games that feel like a dream come true to play. Dotemu crafts entertainment with heart in collaboration with passionate creative partners for fans around the world, both through games that revitalize a beloved IP and titles set in original universes that modernize the classic fun of all-time favorites.
Dotemu has published and developed a number of global top-sellers including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, as well as the new, innovative breakout hit IP Absolum. Dotemu’s development and publishing work also supported the release of the acclaimed Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and more.
Dotemu is currently working on Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, Theos: Cities of Myth and unannounced projects planned for 2026 and beyond.
About Old Skull Games
Founded in 2012, Old Skull Games is an independent team of 60 developers crafting high-quality games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. From original titles to trusted collaborations on renowned IPs, the studio creates experiences designed to be played, shared, and remembered. Driven by a strong gameplay-first philosophy, Old Skull Games believes games — whether solo or multiplayer — can create lasting emotions and meaningful connections between players.
About Games Workshop
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.warhammer.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.
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