As such, battles in space are not about dogfighting. They are strongly armored, heavily weaponised behemoths. The ships of Battlefleet Gothic often exceed the kilometer mark in length, and can reach up to 8 kilometers. Players will be at the centre of every fight, commanding fleets of gigantic ships as the Chaos unleash a sequential chain of surprise attacks on Imperium worlds - the start of 20 years of warring in the sector. From battle to battle, the admirals and crew of surviving ships will gain experience and promotions, improving the battle-readiness of the ships for future, bigger and more dangerous battles.Īdditionally an extensive multiplayer mode with persistent fleets where up to 4 players can battle simultaneously, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada also features a big story campaign, taking place during the 12th Black Crusade and putting players in the middle of the Gothic War that raged between the Imperium and Abaddon the Despoiler. each customization affecting the very performances of the ship and the special abilities available during battle. From the fastest frigates to the gigantic, miles-long battleships, the player will customize all aspects of his ships: weaponry, defense and support sub-systems, but also crew, captains, and more. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop's classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.ĭeveloped with Unreal Engine 4, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada offers deep management of every ship composing the player's fleet, both during and between battles.