Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Performance update now live! | 2026-09-28 | Our latest performance update is now available to all players on Steam, following testing on the public beta branch.Independent hardware testing recorded an average frame-rate improvement of around 34%, with improvements seen on 21 of the 22 systems tested. Results will vary depending on your hardware, graphics settings and what’s happening in-game.We know performance has been a frustration for many of you. If it’s kept you from enjoying Mechanicus II, we hope this update gives you a reason to return.Thank you to everyone who tried the beta and shared feedback. Please let us know how the update runs for you, and report any issues through the |
| Public Beta Branch – Performance Update | 2026-09-07 | Hi everyone.While we continue work on the next update, we’ve made a new build available on the optional public_beta branch on Steam.This build includes further work aimed at improving game performance. Our internal testing across a range of hardware has been very encouraging, but PC performance can vary considerably between different systems, so we’d like to test the update more widely before considering a full public release.If you’ve previously experienced poor performance in Mechanicus II, we’d particularly appreciate you trying the beta and letting us know whether you see an improvement, no meaningful change, or any new issues.For feedbac |
| Bug Fix Update Now Available | 2026-08-06 | This new bug fix update focuses on confirmed gameplay, progression, stability, visual, and localisation issues reported since release. This includes fixes for several mission blockers, crashes and combat or skill-related problems, alongside a new setting intended to reduce CPU load on some systems.We know some players are still waiting for further improvements to performance and other technical issues, this update is not intended to address that. The broader optimisation work continues separately and we'll share updates on that as soon as we can.You can find the full list of changes below. The changelog is available in English only.Campaign a |
| Performance Update – Unity Upgrade, New Graphics Settings and Bug Fixes | 2026-06-24 | Hi everyone. Today, we’re releasing a major technical update for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, built around an upgrade to a newer version of Unity. Internal testing and feedback from the public beta of this build indicate that the upgrade improves baseline performance and optimisation across a wide range of hardware configurations. However, performance gains will vary depending on your system and settings, and we want to be clear that some players may see limited or no noticeable improvement from the engine upgrade alone. To provide greater control over performance, the update also introduces two new graphics settings: Mesh LOD Quality: Co |
| Performance Update Available on Beta Branch | 2026-06-12 | Hello everyone.As previously mentioned, the team is currently working on a performance-focused update for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II. This build includes a major engine update, with the aim of delivering meaningful performance and optimisation improvements.The build is still undergoing testing on our side. However, because PC performance can vary significantly depending on hardware, drivers, settings, Steam cache state and other system-specific factors, we also want to gather feedback from a wider range of real player setups before moving the update to the main live branch.For that reason, we’re making the upcoming performance update ava |
| We Hear You – Bug Fix Update and Ongoing Optimisation Work | 2026-06-04 | First, thank you to everyone who has reported issues and shared feedback since the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II.We know we’ve been quiet since launch. That hasn’t been because we’re ignoring the issues being raised – it’s because the team has been focused on investigating, fixing and preparing updates as quickly as possible.We’re painfully aware that many players are experiencing performance issues, including lower than expected frame rates and unusually high GPU utilisation. Improving performance is a critical priority for us, and work is continuing on a more substantial optimisation update.Today’s update addresses a number of c |
| Mechanicus II is Out Now! | 2026-05-21 | We’re incredibly proud to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has launched.Take command of the techno-religious forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus or lead the deathless legions of the Necrons across two full narrative campaigns, where every tactical engagement and strategic decision shapes the fate of an embattled world.We’d love to hear your feedback in our Discord channel, where you can also benefit from shared strategies, insights and war stories from our dedicated community. |
| Mechanicus II Launches Next Week! | 2026-05-13 | Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will officially launch on May 21st, 2026, coinciding with the start of this year’s Warhammer Skulls Festival.Since our first reveal in Warhammer Skulls two years ago, and right up to our demo last October, we’ve been incredibly grateful for all the feedback, excitement, theories and patience from our community. We’ve been hard at work refining and expanding the experience, and we cannot wait to finally place it in your hands.To celebrate the announcement, we’ve released a new leader deep-dive video to introduce you to two more key characters in the war to come: Lector-Dogmatis Videx, a zealous preacher of the M |
| Mechanicus II Releasing Spring 2026 | 2025-12-15 | Mechanicus II is officially set to launch next spring. Since the Next Fest demo in October, we’ve been parsing every data-fragment of feedback, from long-time disciples of the Omnissiah and newly initiated alike. One of the most frequent requests was for the return of lingua technis, the distinctive machine-code language of the Machine God’s faithful that helped create the unique atmosphere of the original title. Given the demand, we’re committed to adding it as an optional setting at launch for anyone who prefers it over standard voiceovers.We’re also hard at work on performance optimisations and tightening up the moment-to-moment experience |
| Next Fest has begun! | 2025-10-13 | Steam's triannual festival of demos starts today, and Mechanicus II is taking part.The demo's been out just over a week now, and the response from the community has been really encouraging. Thank you for the support, feedback and bug reports – we’ve been reading it all!We've just pushed an updated demo build with the following fixes and improvements:Added controller support.Minor optimisation improvements – investigating this has been and continues to be a priority.Fixed issues caused by changing difficulty mid-skirmish.Fixed a bug causing Skitarii Rangers' faces to disappear.Fixed a soft lock when exiting to the main menu at the exact moment |
| Praise the Omnissiah – Mechanicus II Demo Out Now! | 2025-10-02 | //\...//\...//\The demo of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has just finished exloading into the Steam-sphere, and is available right now!This is your chance to command both factions in tactical skirmish combat as you uncover the origins of a new and epic planetary conflict between the techno-religious acolytes of the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient, deathless Necron legions.Download, engage and test your tactical logic against the alien threat.Don’t forget to join our Discord to share feedback, meet the community, and get the latest updates! |
| New Gameplay Overview for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II | 2025-08-21 | The Omnissiah has blessed us with a glimpse of what to expect from Warhammer 40,000 Mechanicus II. Get a first glimpse of what’s to come in the sequel:Whether you’re a faithful servant of the Omnissiah or aligned with the ancient dynasties, wishlist today and prepare for the battles to come. |
| Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will be playable at Gamescom! | 2025-08-14 | The Omnissiah calls, and we’re answering at Gamescom! For the first time ever, Mechanicus II will be playable on the show floor. Step into the next chapter of the critically acclaimed turn-based tactical series and experience the beginning of the war for Hekateus IV first-hand.This is your chance to retake command of the Adeptus Mechanicus forces, and to also get a taste of leading the Necrons of the Sankhotep dynasty against their world’s invaders. We can’t wait to show you what’s in store – see you in Cologne on 20-24th August! |
| New Warhammer TV Episode Featuring Mechanicus – out now! | 2025-08-07 | In the latest episode of Deep Strike, Bulwark Studios’ Romuald Carbone and veteran writer Ben Counter take you behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. Discover how the Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons were brought to life in our favourite turn-based tactical, and get some juicy insider information about Mechanicus II! Watch it now on Warhammer TV (Warhammer+ subscription required.) |
| Korean added to supported languages at launch | 2025-07-04 | We’re very pleased to announce that Team MoDakBul, who provided post-launch Korean localisation for the first game, will be providing their services once again for Mechanicus II.Big thanks to both Team MoDakBul and our Korean-speaking players for your support. We’re excited to make Mechanicus II more accessible to even more of you on day one! |
| Mechanicus II: First Gameplay Trailer… and a Big Reveal | 2025-05-22 | The Machine God demands your attention – the first gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II has finally arrived! Check it out here. Coming later this year to Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the sequel throws you straight into a planetary war between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the ancient Necron race. You’ll notice some familiar faces: Magos Dominus Faustinius’ trusted advisors return, this time as deployable and upgradeable leaders of his skirmish forces. Each brings their own unique personality and battlefield specialisation, adding a new strategic layer to your command. For the first time in a Warhammer 40,000 vi |
| Prepare for war in Mechanicus II | 2024-05-23 | The Omnissiah has blessed us with the news you’ve all been waiting for: the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is coming. This time around, you’ll be able to take control of either the techno-religious acolytes of the Omnissiah or the ancient and deathless Necron legions rising up against them, with the fate of a world in your hands. With two playable factions, two campaigns and two highly unique play-styles, who will you lead to victory in this arcane technological war of cold metal hatred? Wishlist now and join us on Facebook, X and Discord to keep up to date with the latest news and reveals. |