Game reviews / Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
2023 · PC · Mac · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · CRPG · Tactical RPG · Turn-based RPG · Science fiction
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is an ambitious, deeply atmospheric CRPG that finally gives the 40K universe a fitting role-playing adventure. Reviewers consistently praised its grimdark writing, memorable companions, meaningful ideological choices, build variety, and faithful world-building. Its tactical combat offers substantial customization and satisfying positioning, while exploration, colony management, and space battles add welcome variety. However, the experience is undermined by a steep learning curve, bloated progression systems, repetitive encounters, uneven pacing, technical problems, and quest-breaking bugs, especially at launch. It is a particularly strong recommendation for committed 40K and CRPG fans willing to tolerate rough edges.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-23
Pros
- Faithful, richly realized Warhammer 40,000 setting
- Strong writing, companions, and consequential choices
- Deep character customization and tactical combat
- Large, content-rich campaign with varied systems
Cons
- Numerous bugs and occasional progression-blocking issues
- Overcomplicated character progression and rules
- Combat and space battles can become repetitive or slow
- Uneven pacing, particularly in later chapters
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 59/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- Destructoid · United States · 70/100