[Dev Diary] Old Skull Games goes behind the scenes of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster

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    [Dev Diary] Old Skull Games goes behind the scenes of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster

    – A deep dive into stealth, storytelling, game design, and the making of Vihneek’s journey. –

    Old Skull Games is inviting players behind the scenes of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster with a new dev diary exploring the making of Vihneek’s dark and stealth-driven journey. Game Director Andreas Bonnardel is joined by a panel of stealth-game experts, including Nels Anderson, Consultant at Old Skull Games and former Lead Designer of Mark of the Ninja; Marco Mele, Game Design Director at Old Skull Games and co-founder of Arkane Studios; and Sarah Beaulieu, Narrative Director at Old Skull Games and former Narrative Director on Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Together, they delve into the creative process, challenges, and design choices that brought Vihneek’s sinister adventure to life.

     

    Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster is an all-new single player stealth-action platformer offering a self-contained, refreshing new take on the globally beloved Warhammer Age of Sigmar franchise. Inspired by the legacy of the greatest 2D action platformer and stealth-enriched indie classics, the game’s dark, gritty quest for bloodshed will launch on PC and consoles in 2027.

    Get the drop on all Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster updates by following @Dotemu and @OldSkullGames on X. 


    About Dotemu
    Dotemu is a French publisher and developer specializing in revitalizing legendary pop culture franchises across video games, TV and cinema by releasing original PC and console games that feel like a dream come true to play. Dotemu crafts entertainment with heart in collaboration with passionate creative partners for fans around the world, both through games that revitalize a beloved IP and titles set in original universes that modernize the classic fun of all-time favorites.

    Dotemu has published and developed a number of global top-sellers including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, as well as the new, innovative breakout hit IP Absolum. Dotemu’s development and publishing work also supported the release of the acclaimed Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and more.

    Dotemu is currently working on Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, Theos: Cities of Myth and unannounced projects planned for 2026 and beyond.

    About Old Skull Games
    Founded in 2012, Old Skull Games is an independent team of 60 developers crafting high-quality games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. From original titles to trusted collaborations on renowned IPs, the studio creates experiences designed to be played, shared, and remembered. Driven by a strong gameplay-first philosophy, Old Skull Games believes games — whether solo or multiplayer — can create lasting emotions and meaningful connections between players.

    About Games Workshop
    Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.warhammer.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.

    Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2026. Warhammer Age of Sigmar, the Warhammer Age of Sigmar logo, GW, Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Stormcast Eternals, Warhammer, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license. 

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