Warhammer 40k Darktide update 1.084.097 is now available on PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). According to the official Darktide patch notes, The Battle for Tertium update redefines Darktide’s progression with a story-driven campaign, reworked mission system, and improved difficulty scaling. New Mortis Trials content and the Inferno event add challenge and rewards. Apart from this, WH40K Darktide update 1.084.097 also addresses numerous quality-of-life and cosmetic fixes.
Warhammer 40K Darktide patch 1.084.097 Notes – June 23, 2025
Darktide Patch – Battle for Tertium Update (Free)
Patch Summary
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Introduced new narrative-driven campaign: Battle for Tertium
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Mission Board completely overhauled; difficulty now progresses through mission completions
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Mortis Trials expanded with new difficulty and lore content
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New limited-time Inferno event with special rewards
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Major weapon rebalancing across multiple families for better damage and responsiveness
Core Gameplay Changes
New Campaign: Battle for Tertium
Campaign Overview
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Introduces a linear, narrative-driven experience
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Embedded cinematics and structured mission order
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Gradual feature unlocks aid onboarding for new players
Accessibility & Replayability
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Characters above level 10 can skip or replay campaign
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Replay feature for story missions coming in future updates
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Campaign recommended with core classes for narrative continuity
Mission System Updates
Mission Board Rework
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Players now choose mission first, then select difficulty
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All difficulties unlocked by completing missions, not leveling
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Auric becomes a new top-tier difficulty (above Damnation)
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Sedition removed; Uprising adjusted to increase combat flow
Mortis Trials Update
New Lore: Secrets of the Shipmistress
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Unlock memory echoes revealing Shipmistress Brahms’ backstory
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More VO content hidden across Mortis Trials victories
New Difficulty: Auric
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Higher enemy count and spawn variety
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Shorter time between waves
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Base difficulty aligned with Auric level
In-Game Event: Inferno
Inferno Details
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Maps set ablaze under unknown forces
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Complete missions with Inferno condition to progress
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Rewards: Ordo Dockets, Plasteel, Diamantine + Cosmetic Portrait Frame
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Event runs from June 23, 2025
New Campaign Missions
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New Locations Added to Mission Pool:
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Power Matrix HL-17-36
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Magistrati Oubliette TM8-707
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Archivum Sycorax
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Dark Communion
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Refinery Delta-17
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Smelter Complex HL17-36
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Chasm Station HL-16-11
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Excise Vault Spireside-13
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Consignment Yard HL17-36
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Chasm Logistratum
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New Mutators:
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Pus-Hardened Skin
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The Final Toll
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Heinous Rituals
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The Encroaching Garden
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Rampaging Enemies
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Inferno condition available in first rotation
Quality of Life Improvements
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Max operative slots increased to 8
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Max loadouts per weapon increased to 8
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~900 new banter dialogues added (includes Arbites)
Weapon Balance Updates
Catachan “Devil’s Claw” Swords
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Improved crowd control and responsiveness
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Better heavy/special attack damage vs armor
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Added new chains and combos for Mk I, IV, VII
Atrox Tactical Axes
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Sprinting and attack chaining improved
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Buffed special attacks and heavy strikedown profiles
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Mk-specific damage and speed tuning
Shock Mauls
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Boosted damage, especially against first targets
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Enhanced mobility and stamina
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Hitbox and window alignment improved
Tigrus Heavy Eviscerators
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Removed secondary damage caps
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Major damage buffs across heavy and special attacks
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Faster combo transitions and specific Mk enhancements
Lucius Helbore Lasguns
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Faster weapon swap speed
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Hitscan radius increased for easier targeting
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ADS zoom improved, better finesse modifiers
Combat Shotguns
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Increased base and cleave damage
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Reload speed up by 10%
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Ammo reserves significantly boosted
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Balanced finesse boosts across ADS and hipfire
Double-Barreled Shotgun
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Improved performance vs Unyielding armor
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Increased ammo reserve
Bug Fixes & Cosmetic Fixes
Weapons & Classes
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Fixed Run n Gun blessing description
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Fixed Psyker HUD bug with Disrupt Destiny stacks
Maps & Missions
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Clandestium Gloriana: Out-of-bounds exploits fixed
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Mid-event door repositioned to prevent trapping
UI & Input
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Controller deadzone now applies to both sticks
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Fixed localization string in Penance menu
Cosmetics
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Fixed various clipping issues across Zealot, Veteran, and Psyker gear
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Resolved eyebrow removal on specific Psyker headgear
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Texture fix on Vostroyan Hat with Tox Guard Mask
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 1.084.097 will solve a few of these problems.
Download free Warhammer 40k Darktide patch 1.084.097 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
