The time of mortals is ending, and the reign of Chaos draws ever closer. The Dark Gods are at last united in a singular purpose, loosing their madness across the world as never before. In the Empire of Sigmar, Karl Franz's gaze is focused on the incursion of the savage northmen, but it is not the only threat. As the Chaos moon Morrslieb waxes full, shrill voices echo through tunnels gnawed far beneath the Empire's cities, and a Skaven host swarms towards the surface. It emerges first in the city of Ubersreik, a screeching mass that consumes all before it. Soon Ubersreik is a charnel-town, drowning beneath the malevolent shadow of the Horned Rat.

Yet even in the darkest times, there are always champions to light the way. As Ubersreik cowers, five heroes, united by capricious fate, carry the fight to the rat-men. It remains to be seen whether they have the strength to survive, let alone work together long enough to thwart the invaders. One truth, however, is beyond all doubt: should these five fall, then Ubersreik will fall with them.

In Vermintide, the city of Ubersreik is under siege as players select from a band of five heroes with different play-styles and abilities, all equipped with unique gear and personalities. Working together cooperatively, players must use their individual attributes to survive an apocalyptic invasion from hordes of relentless, power hungry Skaven, across a range of environments stretching from the top of the Magnus Tower to the bowels of the Under Empire.

Warhammer Vermintide series celebrate it’s five year anniversary on October 23, 2020.

Five Spectacular Years

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. It’s been five years since we released the first Vermintide game on October 23, 2015, and we are happy to celebrate the fifth birthday with all gamers across the world. As we’re working from home, the cake has to wait, but we’re staying safe and playing Vermintide.

All Things Five

During the five year celebrations we are really milking the number five, just look below for some of the things we’re highlighting.

• 5 Heroes
• 5 Million Players*
• 5 Dollar Five Year Anniversary Packs
• 5 x 15% Discount on Vermintide
• 555,555,555 Enemy Elimination Community Challenge

“What a ride! I can’t believe that it’s been five years since we released the first Vermintide game.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “I want to thank everybody that has been playing since day one, or even earlier via betas, and at the same time invite everyone to join us for the five-year celebrations.”

* = It’s really 8 million players, but it messed up the communications…