Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall is a VR action-adventure game created by Carbon Studio under an official license from UK-based Games Workshop. As a Lord-Arcanum commanding the Stormcast Eternals, you journey through Shyish — the Realm of Death — battling the Nighthaunt with physics-driven melee combat and storm magic. Released on PC VR (2021) and Meta Quest 2 (2022).

Key facts

  • Released: November 17, 2021 (PC VR — SteamVR, Viveport), May 19, 2022 (Meta Quest 2)
  • License: official partnership with Games Workshop — one of the most recognizable brands in tabletop and video games
  • Platforms: SteamVR, Oculus/Meta Rift, Viveport, Meta Quest 2
  • Engine: Unreal Engine

Story

After the cataclysm of the Necroquake, the souls of the fallen know no rest. As a Lord-Arcanum you lead a host of Stormcast Eternals deep into Shyish, the Realm of Death, to recover your brethren’s lost souls and reclaim the artefact Tempestfall — one of the oldest and most powerful artefacts in the Age of Sigmar universe — stolen by the necromancer Pharan Ghast.

Features

  • Motion-based physical melee — warhammers, blades and shields that respond to the force and angle of your strikes
  • Storm magic: lightning and elemental powers cast with hand gestures
  • Three game modes: story campaign, Hardcore and the roguelike Storm Trials
  • Weapon upgrades at hammer-and-anvil forge stations
  • Collectible lore volumes, Sigmarite Ore and ancient scrolls hidden across the world
  • The grim Age of Sigmar universe rendered in full VR

Warhammer Tempestfall VR - gameplay clip: melee combat and spellcasting
Warhammer Tempestfall VR - warhammer melee combat against the Nighthaunt
Warhammer Tempestfall VR - gesture-based storm magic in the Carbon Studio VR game
Warhammer Tempestfall VR - the grim landscapes of Shyish, the Realm of Death
Warhammer Tempestfall VR - Stormcast Eternals clashing with the Nighthaunt host

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall?

Tempestfall is a VR action-adventure game created by Carbon Studio under an official Games Workshop license. The player becomes a Lord-Arcanum commanding the Stormcast Eternals and journeys into Shyish, the Realm of Death, to face the ghostly Nighthaunt hosts.

Which platforms did Tempestfall launch on?

The game debuted on PC VR – SteamVR (HTC Vive, Valve Index, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality) and Viveport – on November 17, 2021. A native Meta Quest 2 version followed on May 19, 2022, enriched with the additional Storm Trials mode.

How does combat work in Tempestfall?

Combat is motion-based and physical: the player swings warhammers, blades and shields, and both the force and the angle of a strike matter. In parallel you cast storm magic using hand gestures. The system was souls-inspired and designed specifically for VR.

What game modes did Tempestfall offer?

The game offered three modes: a story campaign, a Hardcore mode for players seeking a greater challenge, and Storm Trials – a roguelike arena mode with character and weapon progression, introduced alongside the Meta Quest 2 version.

Who developed Tempestfall?

The game was developed and published by Carbon Studio – a Polish VR studio based in Chorzow, listed on NewConnect and known for The Wizards series. Tempestfall was created under an official license from UK-based Games Workshop, owner of the Warhammer universe.

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