Fatshark Adds Hive Scum Class, Fast Frenzied Play Arrives
Fatshark released the Hive Scum paid class DLC for Warhammer 40,000 Darktide on December 2, 2025, introducing a fast, dual wielding archetype with new weapons, talents, and customization. The update matters because it adds a distinct playstyle with a new Stimm Lab talent track that changes build options, and players can now assess builds and purchases using the detailed weapon and ability breakdowns on platform storefront pages.
Fatshark rolled out the Hive Scum class for Darktide as paid downloadable content on December 2, 2025. The new class emphasizes fast, frenzied combat through dual wielding, makeshift armaments, and a modular stimcrafting system. The announcement includes a full breakdown of weapon families, talent tree sections, signature mechanics, visuals, and links to Steam, Xbox, and PS5 storefronts so players can research price and platform availability before buying.
Hive Scum fights with twin shivs in close quarters and twin stub or autopistols at range. Makeshift weapons such as crowbars and bonesaws expand the improvised arsenal, and improvised throwables join the weapon families. New customization options let players change faces, tattoos, hairstyles, and face paints so the class can be personalized visually as well as mechanically.
A new talent track called Stimm Lab unlocks at level 5. Stimm Lab allows players to craft a Cartel Special, a custom stim that activates on a cooldown to provide configurable buffs. Both stimm volume and stimm cooldown scale with the choices made in the track, making early access to level 5 meaningful for build planning. The official breakdown separates the talent tree into sections labeled Blitzes, Combat Abilities, Auras, and Keystones, and highlights signature mechanics named Desperado, Rampage!, and Stimm Supply.
For practical value, study the in depth weapon and ability examples provided, and plan a progression target that reaches level 5 to unlock Stimm Lab as soon as possible. Consider how auras and Rampage! interact with squad composition, and factor in the custom stim cooldown when timing aggressive pushes. Verify prices and platform compatibility on the storefront links before purchase to avoid surprises.
The Hive Scum class shifts the roster toward a high tempo, high reward role that will influence short range meta and team synergy. With clear visuals and specific examples available, players can immediately test theorycrafts and adjust loadouts to fit cooperative missions.
