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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector | Black Legion showcase & Roadmap 2026

Black Legion DLC For the first time ever, we unveiled the Black Legion DLC, bringing the Warmaster’s most ruthless Chaos Space Marines into Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.

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changedBlack Legion DLCFans got a full first look at units, abilities, and the sheer brutality the Black Legion will unleash when they arrive. More details and gameplay previews will follow soon—prepare your forces.

addedRoadmap 2026New Narrative Campaign – A brand-new story experience is in development, expanding the Battlesector universe with fresh missions, characters, and strategic depth.

addedNew tournaments open for sign ups:Do not miss the chance to sign-up to two new tournaments: Domination Elimination and Dual Duals. You can sign-up here . The tournaments follow Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here . The first round will commence on Tuesday, 16th December 2025 . No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournaments will last 7 and 6 rounds, 11 days each . Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.

changedDual DualsRound 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75

changedDual DualsRound 2 - Mode: Domination - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75

changedDual DualsRound 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000, Target 75

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector changes

changedFans got a full first look at units, abilities, and the sheer brutality the Black Legion will unleash when they arrive. More details and gameplay previews will follow soon—prepare your forces.

addedNew Narrative Campaign – A brand-new story experience is in development, expanding the Battlesector universe with fresh missions, characters, and strategic depth.

addedDo not miss the chance to sign-up to two new tournaments: Domination Elimination and Dual Duals. You can sign-up here . The tournaments follow Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here . The first round will commence on Tuesday, 16th December 2025 . No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournaments will last 7 and 6 rounds, 11 days each . Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.

changedRound 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75

changedRound 2 - Mode: Domination - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75

Black Legion DLC

For the first time ever, we unveiled the Black Legion DLC, bringing the Warmaster’s most ruthless Chaos Space Marines into Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.

Fans got a full first look at units, abilities, and the sheer brutality the Black Legion will unleash when they arrive. More details and gameplay previews will follow soon—prepare your forces.

Roadmap 2026

We also lifted the veil on our 2026 roadmap, confirming two major additions coming next year:

Ultramarines Faction – The Emperor’s finest will soon join the fray as a full, playable faction.
New Narrative Campaign – A brand-new story experience is in development, expanding the Battlesector universe with fresh missions, characters, and strategic depth.

New tournaments open for sign ups:

Do not miss the chance to sign-up to two new tournaments: Domination Elimination and Dual Duals. You can sign-up here. The tournaments follow Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here. The first round will commence on Tuesday, 16th December 2025. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournaments will last 7 and 6 rounds, 11 days each. Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.

Dual Duals

Round Info:

Round 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75
Round 2 - Mode: Domination - Map: Feeding Grounds - Army Size 2000, Target 75
Round 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000, Target 75
Round 4 - Mode: Domination - Map: Aisle of Tithes - Army Size 2000, Target 75
Round 6 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Salt Exchange - Army Size 2000, Target 75
Round 7 - Mode: Domination - Map: Salt Exchange - Army Size 2000, Target 75

Domination Elimination

This is a two stages tournament with a ranking round and knockout stage.

Match info:

Mode: Domination - Army Size 2000 - Target 75

Stage info:

Stage 1 - Ranking match

Stage 2 - Tournament bracket - Knock out tournament

Warhammer 40000 Battlesector Black Legion

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Steam News / 9 December 2025

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