Warhammer 40k Darktide update 1.073.729 is now available on PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). According to the official Darktide patch notes, Deranking in Havoc has been rebalanced to protect high-rank players, especially Rank 40, from unfair penalties while still preserving competitive tension. Apart from this, WH40K Darktide update 1.073.729 also includes stability fixes.
Warhammer 40K Darktide patch 1.073.729 Notes – April 8, 2025
Havoc Derank System Changes – Nightmares & Visions Update
📉 Adjusted Derank Eligibility
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Players only derank if eligible to gain from the Assignment.
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No charge loss for higher-ranked players participating in lower-ranked failed missions.
🎖️ Rank 40 Protections
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Rank 40 players are immune to gameplay-based deranks.
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Charge loss only occurs via:
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Manual demotion
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Rank decay
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Campaign resets
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🤝 Incentives for High-Rank Support
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High-rank players assisting lower ranks will not lose charges, promoting cooperative play.
⚖️ Derank Stakes Maintained
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Core tension and risk of Havoc’s climb remain unchanged for all non-protected scenarios.
🧪 Implementation Notes
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Backend changes are complete.
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UI updates in progress.
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Targeting rollout with Hotfix #66 next week.
Previously, a big Darktide update 1.1 introduced CrossPlay between Steam and the Microsoft Store and adds the new Elite Resistance condition. Unfortunately, players are facing several problems when trying to play the game on the consoles. Today’s WH 40K update 1.073.729 will solve a few of these problems.
Download free Warhammer 40k Darktide patch 1.073.729 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
