Overview
- Developers Old Skull Games and publisher Dotemu announced Deathmaster at the Warhammer Skulls showcase on Thursday, May 21, 2026, naming Vihneek a Skaven Eshin assassin as the playable protagonist.
- The 2D side‑scrolling title centers on stealth-led play where players can set traps, use the environment, and choose non‑lethal or violent approaches to clear encounters.
- Design leads told Polygon the game blends action platforming with stealth and puzzle elements inspired by Mark of the Ninja and Unravel and will let players complete sections without killing enemies.
- Old Skull Games says it worked directly with Games Workshop and consulted Battle Tomes to keep lore faithful, and Deathmaster will introduce a new Eshin subclan and a rank-based ability progression system.
- The game is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X with a planned 2027 release, and its Skaven focus could broaden future Age of Sigmar entries after mixed reactions to recent fantasy releases.