The galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 is vast and terrifying, full of extradimensional threats and hostile xenos. The Imperium of Man clings onto existence, slowly but inevitably decaying under the weight of 10,000 years of state-enforced ideology and paranoia. It’s a pretty terrible place to live, unless you’re the rare few who thrive there — like the Rogue Traders, vanguards of the Imperium who command enormous amounts of political power.
Speaking of Rogue Traders, you can step into their boots on the cheap thanks to a deal on Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader at GOG and Green Man Gaming that knocks 45% off, costing you just $27.49 (was $49.99). This title is an excellent CRPG that digs into all the unsavory choices and high-stakes adventures that come along with the profession. It has sold over 1 million copies since launch, and to celebrate, developer Owlcat Games is selling the game for its lowest price yet for the rest of the day.
The game’s first premium DLC pack, Void Shadows, is also available for 20% off at GOG, costing $14.39. Void Shadows adds a large chunk of content to the middle of the game, pitting the Rogue Trader and their forces against the sneaky Genestealer Cults. A second DLC pack, Lex Imperialis, is currently in the works. We don’t know much about the second expansion, except that it’ll be large scale and likely revolving around the Arbites, the Imperium’s specialized law enforcement division.
It’s great to see other CRPGs flourishing in the wake of mega-hit Baldur’s Gate 3. Another game set in the Warhammer 40K universe, Space Marine 2, has also enjoyed a great deal of post-launch success. It remains to be seen what’s next for Rogue Trader after the Lex Imperialis expansion, but it’s a truly enormous title that is worth picking up, especially while on sale.
