Warhammer 40k Darktide update 1.073.781 is now available on PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). According to the official Darktide patch notes, the latest update addresses various gameplay and UI issues, such as dodge-slide failures, crash risks, and assignment rank changes. It introduces new mission rotations and mutators, fixes cosmetic gaps and Mortis Trials matchmaking, and prevents unnecessary demotion during Havoc Assignments. Apart from this, WH40K Darktide update 1.073.781 also includes stability fixes.
Warhammer 40K Darktide patch 1.073.729 Notes – April 16, 2025
Patch Summary
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Fixed dodge-slide and emote UI bugs.
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Adjusted “Precognition” Blessing duration display.
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Implemented console memory optimizations and fixed a Vigil Station crash.
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Improved Havoc Assignment and Derank mechanics.
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Updated Havoc mission and mutator rotations.
Patch Notes
General Fixes
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Dodge-Slide Fix: Resolved an issue preventing dodge-slide with fast, short dodge weapons.
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Ogryn Emote UI Bug: Removed false “New” indicators on Ogryn emotes.
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Blessing Display Correction: “Precognition” Blessing now correctly shows a 2s duration (was 5s).
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Console Stability: Added memory optimizations to reduce out-of-memory crashes on consoles.
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Crash Fix: Fixed crash at the end of the Vigil Station Oblivium mission.
Havoc Changes & Fixes
Assignment Issues
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Players can no longer join others’ Havoc Assignments if locked into their own.
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Prevented initiator lock-in after mission vote expiration.
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Fixed wrongful demotions when canceling active Assignments.
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Resolved visual bug showing losses after winning level 40 Havoc Assignments.
UI Improvements
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Group Finder request list no longer scrolls to top on new requests.
Horde Strike Update
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“Blockade Sandwich” trigger distance increased from 20 → 50.
Havoc Campaign – Mission Pool & Mutator Rotation
Mission Pool Rotation (Week 3)
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Removed:
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Clandestium Gloriana
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Dark Communion
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Added:
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Excise Vault Spireside-13
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Consignment Yard HL 17-36
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Mutator Pool Rotation
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New Additions:
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Moebian 21st
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Havoc Derank Changes
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Higher-ranked players no longer lose charges from lower-ranked failed missions.
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Assignment Rank 40:
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Immune to gameplay-related charge loss.
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Can replay assignments without rewards to experiment.
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Assignment refresh options include:
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Win the current mission
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Wait for weekly reset
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Win with another Rank 40 player
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Manual derank to 39 and win within 3 charges
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Mortis Trials Fixes & Tweaks
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Indulgences Initialization Fix: Ensures buffs appear after waves 3, 6, and 9 for all players.
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Matchmaking Region Fix: Server region preference now respected in matchmaking.
Cosmetic Fixes
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Psyker Outfit Bug: Fixed visible gaps in the “Blind Witch’s Leash Raiment.”
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Weapon Skin Issues:
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Corrected floating ornaments on “Plan A” Vostroyan Rippergun skin.
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Resolved full-body blood tint on “Last Stand” Vostroyan Lasgun during bayonet attack.
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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 1.073.781 will solve a few of these problems.
Download free Warhammer 40k Darktide patch 1.073.781 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
