Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has a new gameplay trailer that shows off an Ogryn called Cogg, one of a number of companions players will have at their disposal during the events of the upcoming cRPG.

Developer Owlcat Games is following up its well-received Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader with the promising Dark Heresy, due out across Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). This time you play an Inquisitor who battles heresy and corruption. Expect intricate investigations, a turn-based combat system, and choices that carry grave consequences. Like Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy gives Warhammer 40,000 Baldur’s Gate 3 vibes.

Cogg is an Ogryn, hulking brutes who are so dull-minded that they don’t even get to be one of the tools in the box, sharp or otherwise. They are intensely loyal to the Emperor and his Imperium of Mankind, however, so can usually be relied upon to smash things when the Astra Militarum point them in the right direction.

Cogg, however, isn’t your typical Ogryn. He’s been fixed with a rare cortex implant which makes him what’s called a Bonehead, capable of following complex orders and even showing flashes of intelligence. That’s for the best, given he’s one of your companions in Dark Heresy.

Here’s the official blurb on Cogg:

Cogg is a member of the Abhuman subspecies called Ogryn: sturdy, strong, and not very intelligent, these mutated giants are fiercely loyal to the Imperium of Mankind. While still not the brightest bulb in the gothic chandelier, Cogg is a quicker thinker than most of his brethren thanks to his Biochemical Ogryn Neural Enhancement (BONE) and cranial implant. He served in the Astra Militarum shock troops as an unstoppable killing machine, impervious to obstacles or injury.

After a tragic incident he is left stranded in Hive Sibellus — doomed to fade away until the Inquisitor steps in to bless his life with new purpose.

The Warhammer: 40,000: Dark Heresy alpha launches on Steam on December 16, so you’ll be able to give Cogg a whirl for yourself. He’ll be fully voiced upon release, Owlcat said, although his voice actor has yet to be revealed. Players can join the alpha by contributing to the development process and becoming a founder on the Owlcat Games website. Alpha access is one of the rewards included in the $79 tier and the $289 Collector’s Edition.

Other companions include loyal Imperial subjects such as a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan and a bird-like Kroot mercenary.

It’s a busy time for Owlcat and Warhammer 40,000 video games generally. Owlcat recently announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Rogue Trader. There are ongoing updates for Darktide and Space Marine 2. Looking further ahead, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, Dawn of War 4, and Space Marine 3 are all in the works.

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