The November 12 announcement brings the Adepta Sororitas to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide through the playable Sisters Novitiate class. The DLC launches on December 7, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside a free update introducing the meltagun.
Choosing abilities around Faith
The Novitiate changes how players select and use abilities. Instead of the usual blitz and combat abilities, the class can equip two of six Acts of Faith. These draw on Faith accumulated during play.
How players generate Faith depends on their talent choices. Several Devotions and Pledges support different play styles, linking character building to both resource generation and the two chosen abilities. The announcement outlines this structure without detailing every Act of Faith.
The free update also brings the meltagun to Veterans
The Novitiate’s arsenal includes ranged and melee options. Players can wield the Condemnor stake thrower, Ministorum hand flamer and meltagun. Close-range choices include the Mace of the Righteous, Penitent Eviscerator and Novitiate sword and shield.
The meltagun is also part of the free update arriving on the same day. It will be available to both the Novitiate and Veteran, giving existing Veteran players a new weapon without requiring them to switch classes.
Sources: Warhammer Community · Warhammer 40,000 / YouTube.
