Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Hive Scum Class Preview

Casey ScheldNovember 28, 2025

Screaming from the depths of the hive, players will be able to become the Worst of the Worst when the Hive Scum class makes its way to Fatshark’s Warhammer 40,000: Darktide December 2.

We recently joined the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide development team to learn more about its new Hive Scum Class – learn more with our preview.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Hive Scum Class Preview

Cranked for mayhem, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Hive Scum Class brings a true dual‑wield expertise to the title.

On that note, variety is truly the spice of life with this new class?

Feel like going in guns-a-blazing? This Hive Scum Class lets players twin‑wield pistols to absolutely overwhelm enemies with firepower. Paired with a double dose of dual-wielding shivs, one is covered near and far.

A lifetime surviving on the streets of Tertium have taught them all they need to know to be killing machines, using unconventional weapons, toxins and underhanded tactics.

Read the dev blog to learn more about the Hive Scum's background and their place on the Mourningstar. pic.twitter.com/kZJRcs9RNb
— Warhammer 40K: Darktide (@Darktide40K) November 21, 2025

Speaking of weaponry, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Hive Scum Class is a true expert when it comes to the art of makeshift weaponry. Shivs, crowbars, saws – you want it, you got it.

On that note, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Hive Scum Class packs a number of new combat abilities. One can choose between Desperado, Rampage, and Stimm Supply, and players can also keep the hits coming with Blitz Abilities Blinder/Blackout, Boom Bringer, and Chem Grenade.

In the case of Stimms, the Hive Scum Class is also able to net special materials and make their own custom Stimms. Rightfully dubbed the Cartel Special, this optional Stimm mechanic is able to recharge on its own, with its cooldown depending on how many points spent in the Stimm Lab (more is better!).

Make them cower!

Tell your story through reimagined full‑body tattoos, gritty hairstyles, and the first-ever face paints. Choose from six distinct voice sets across three personalities so your Hive Scum doesn’t just look the part: they own it. Command respect and make the… pic.twitter.com/fcn3W0jQN4
— Warhammer 40K: Darktide (@Darktide40K) November 22, 2025

Finally, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Hive Scum Class will let players tell their story through reimagined full‑body tattoos, gritty hairstyles, face paints, and six distinct voice sets across three different personalities.

Letting players become the worst of the worst, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Hive Scum Class is looking to pack personality and power when it launches December 2.

Want to check out the Hive Scum Class for yourself

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide players purchase the Hive Scum Class on all platforms on December 2 for $11.99 for the Standard Edition, or $18.99 for its Deluxe Edition.

One can wishlist via the official Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Steam page.

The Hive Scum comes screaming from the depths of the hive, leaving destruction and mayhem as they decimate their enemies with dual-wielding pistols & explosives from afar.

Up close they are equally lethal, fighting dirty and tearing through enemies with crowbars, saws and… pic.twitter.com/eKgk7IdIWB
— Warhammer 40K: Darktide (@Darktide40K) November 18, 2025

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Thank you to both PR and the development team for the chance to check out the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Hive Scum Class!