Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide is a cooperative first-person action game set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. Developed by Fatshark, the game was released in 2015 and is set during the apocalyptic End Times event that heralds the fall of the Warhammer Fantasy world.
The game centers around a group of five unlikely heroes—each with their own unique abilities—who must band together to survive and fend off the Skaven, a terrifying ratmen horde. Players choose from one of the five characters: the Witch Hunter, the Dwarf Ranger, the Bright Wizard, the Waywatcher, and the Empire Soldier. Each hero has a distinct playstyle, weapons, and skills, offering a variety of gameplay options.
The gameplay is built around completing different missions across various environments, such as cities, forests, and dungeons. These missions often involve fighting through waves of Skaven and completing objectives like holding certain locations or retrieving items. The game's focus is heavily on cooperative play, with up to four players working together to defeat hordes of enemies, while one player may also control a non-player character hero.
The combat is fast-paced, with a combination of melee and ranged attacks, and emphasizes teamwork and strategy. The game also features a loot system, where players collect gear and weapons to improve their chances against increasingly difficult enemies.
The game’s story is set during the End Times, when the forces of Chaos and other dark powers are threatening the Warhammer world. The Skaven, led by the mighty Warlock Engineer, are wreaking havoc across cities and settlements, and the players are part of a last-ditch effort to stop them.
