Independent Swedish developer Fatshark Games (Escape Dead Island) on Thursday announced a new Warhammer game for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

　　Due out in the second half of 2015, the game is officially called Warhammer: End Time - Vermintide. It's a co-op game that combines first-person shooter elements with melee mechanics. These come together to make Vermintide a "visceral" experience, Fatshark says.

　　Vermintide is set in the the besieged city of Ubersreik. Players choose from five unique heroes with different play-styles, abilities, gear, and personalities, and must work together to fight off the rat-like Skaven enemies.

　　The game is set in the End Times of the Warhammer universe, and Fatshark CEO Martin Wahlund says Vermintide will "stay true" to the well-established lore, including familiar foes and locations.

　　For more on Vermintide, check out the teaser trailer above and some images in the gallery below.

　　Vermintide isn't the only new Warhammer game in the works, as Total War developer Creative Assembly is also working on project based on the popular fantasy series.

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