Owlcat Games reveals new companion for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Owlcat Games has announced a new companion character for the upcoming title Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. The character, Lord Captain Aspyce Chorda, is a Rogue Trader who joins the Inquisition to seek excitement and alleviate boredom.

Chorda is described as having a fearsome reputation and noble lineage tracing back to a Scintillan dynasty. In gameplay, she serves as an Officer capable of boosting ally morale and intimidating enemies. She also possesses social skills useful for persuasion and specialized knowledge regarding Xenos lore. In combat, she can utilize both melee and ranged weapons, including the ability to dual-wield.

Chorda is currently available for recruitment in the Dark Heresy beta for players who have purchased a Founder's Pack. The game is slated for release on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.