Slitherine announces Astra Militarum is now available on Steam for Windows and for consoles, adding new DLC to Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, one of the 40,000 or so Warhammer 40K strategy games, marking the first content release since Slitherine took over development on the project. Move over space marines, there's a new sheriff in town: "The Astra Militarum are the foundation of the Imperium's strength: a vast, loyal, and unified fighting force unmatched across the galaxy. Known for their overwhelming numbers, formidable firepower, and unbreakable loyalty to the Emperor, the Astra Militarum embodies the Imperium's power on the battlefield." A new Developers Talk Video introduces the DLC and the hot new tie-and-sweatshirt look that's taking over the runways of Paris. Word is the DLC comes alongside a free update for the game's Map Editor, and word that another free content update is expected at the beginning of the new year:

In Spring 2024, Slitherine took on the development of Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, acquiring the rights for the game’s engine. The new team assigned to Battlesector has worked with effort and passion on this Astra Militarum, on the game’s build and on a major free update on map editor, which was released concurrently with the DLC.

During Slitherine Next exciting news was revealed by the team: the current developers are working on a thrilling narrative campaign and a mysterious new game mode, along with a free major update coming at the beginning of 2025.

Slitherine is proud of its 2024 work and it is enthusiastic about future developments for the franchise in 2025.