Excitement is building around the highly anticipated cRPG, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, as a thrilling new gameplay trailer reveals an intriguing Ogryn character named Cogg. Players will join forces with Cogg and other unique companions as they embark on a quest filled with action, strategy, and mystery.
Meet Cogg: The Unconventional Ogryn
Owlcat Games, known for their successful Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, is diving deeper into the Warhammer 40K universe with Dark Heresy, launching soon on Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). Players will take on the role of an Inquisitor tasked with rooting out heresy and corruption, utilizing a turn-based combat system and making choices with significant repercussions.
Cogg stands out among his kind. While Ogryns are typically known for their brute strength and loyalty to the Emperor, Cogg has been enhanced with a rare cortex implant, transforming him into a Bonehead. This upgrade allows him to follow complex orders and occasionally demonstrate intelligence, making him a valuable ally in Dark Heresy.
The narrative details of Cogg offer more insight:
Cogg is a member of the Abhuman subspecies called Ogryn: sturdy, strong, and not very intelligent, these mutated giants are fiercely loyal to the Imperium of Mankind. While still not the brightest bulb in the gothic chandelier, Cogg is a quicker thinker than most of his brethren thanks to his Biochemical Ogryn Neural Enhancement (BONE) and cranial implant. He served in the Astra Militarum shock troops as an unstoppable killing machine, impervious to obstacles or injury.
After a tragic incident he is left stranded in Hive Sibellus — doomed to fade away until the Inquisitor steps in to bless his life with new purpose.
Upcoming Alpha Test and Voice Reveal
Players can soon experience Cogg’s capabilities firsthand, as the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha launches on Steam on December 16. The character will be fully voiced, though the identity of the voice actor remains under wraps. Joining the alpha is possible by becoming a founder on the Owlcat Games website, with alpha access provided in the $79 tier and the $289 Collector’s Edition. Beyond Cogg, other companions include a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan and a bird-like Kroot mercenary.
As Owlcat Games forges ahead with Warhammer 40,000 projects, they recently announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Rogue Trader. Meanwhile, updates continue for Darktide and Space Marine 2, and future releases like Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, Dawn of War 4, and Space Marine 3 are on the horizon.
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