The Assault Pack is a downloadable content drop for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War. It came out in May 2020 and needs the base game to run, so it’s an add-on rather than a standalone release.
What the assault pack actually is
It’s a DLC pack for Gladius, the turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40k universe. You can’t play it on its own. Steam lists it as requiring the base game, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War.
Proxy Studios developed it and Slitherine Ltd. published it. The release date was 28 May 2020. That puts it a couple of years after the base game, which fits the usual pattern for Gladius DLC.
Why players pick it up
Gladius is a strategy game where each faction plays differently, so DLC packs tend to add new units or factions rather than just cosmetic extras. The Assault Pack follows that model, giving you more ways to build out your army on the hex grid.
Steam reviews sit at 82% positive from 46 user reviews at the time of writing. That’s a small sample, but it’s a positive signal rather than a mixed one.
- Requires the base game to play
- Released 28 May 2020
- Developed by Proxy Studios, published by Slitherine Ltd.
- Tagged as Strategy on Steam
- Supports English plus five other languages for interface and subtitles
Where to get it and what it supports
Steam is the main storefront for it. GOG doesn’t currently list the Assault Pack, so if you’re shopping there you won’t find it, at least not right now.
On Steam it inherits the base game’s feature set: single-player, online and LAN multiplayer, co-op, Steam Workshop, achievements, and cloud saves. The languages cover English, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and French.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Type | Downloadable content |
| Base game required | Yes |
| Developer | Proxy Studios |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Release date | 28 May 2020 |
| Platform | Steam (not on GOG) |
How it fits into the wider 40k game lineup
Gladius sits alongside other Warhammer 40k strategy titles like Dawn of War and Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, but it’s the one built around 4X empire building on a planet’s surface. DLC like the Assault Pack is how that game keeps growing.
If you already own Gladius and want more unit options, this is a straightforward pickup. If you don’t own the base game, start there first, because the pack won’t do anything on its own.
Key facts
- The Assault Pack is DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War
- Released 28 May 2020 by Proxy Studios and Slitherine Ltd.
- Requires the base game to run
- Available on Steam, not currently on GOG
- Sits at 82% positive from 46 Steam user reviews
FAQ
Do you need the base game to play the Assault Pack?
Yes. Steam lists it as requiring Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War. It’s DLC, not a standalone release.
When did the Assault Pack come out?
It released on 28 May 2020, developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Ltd.
Is the Assault Pack on GOG?
As of now, no. GOG doesn’t list it, so Steam is the place to get it.