Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a turn-based tactics game, played on a grid-based map with 10-25 units sized armies.[2] A 20-mission single-player campaign centres on the Blood Angels fighting Tyranids on the moon Baal Secundus.[2] There is player versus player multiplayer, either via online, hotseat, or play-by-mail methods.[3]
Release
Battlesector was announced on February 9, 2021, for a release in May 2021. Console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were due for summer 2021.[4] On May 11, 2021, the game was delayed to mid-July 2021.[5] The game was released for Windows on July 22, 2021.[6] On November 15, 2021, the console versions were delayed to December 2, 2021.[7] Two major downloadable content (DLC) packs were released for the game: Necrons and Sisters of Battle both in 2022.[8][9]
Luke Plunkett of Kotaku gave a positive review and said: "My favourite thing about this entire game is its voice acting, which takes a solid strategy game and turns it into a memorable 40K experience."[21]
Joe Robinson of PCGamesN summarized the game as "[a] solid turn-based strategy experience that explores the Space Marine power fantasy, marred by humdrum mission design."[14]
Jon Bolding of IGN gave a positive review and said: "The momentum-based tactical system and broad customizability of the forces you lead, combined with randomization in the mission setups, gives you a fun campaign with a tasty side dish of multiplayer skirmish."[12]
Matt Bassil of Wargamer reviewed the Necrons expansion and summarized: "The Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector – Necrons DLC is a well-made unit pack, but a unique story or a better realised campaign mode would go a long way to improving its overall value. The toys are all there, but they could do with a better box."[22]
Battlesector was included on Eurogamer's list of "The best Warhammer 40k games to play in 2022".[23]PC Gamer listed the game 10th on its list of best Warhammer 40,000 games.[24]
