Cartel's Favours Brings Chem-Fueled Chaos to Darktide

The latest live event in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is called Cartel's Favours. It brings a fresh gameplay twist to the Warhammer 40k universe in Darktide. This live event in Darktide is centered around the city's Cartels, with the same theme as Darktide's newest playable character: the Hive Scum, and introduces experimental combat stimulants to keep operatives alive in the face of growing Pox Gas threats. Unlike other events in Darktide, Cartel's Favours alters existing gameplay in a way that significantly influences the overall experience.

Chems, Stim, Chaos, and more Chems

In Cartel's Favours, stimms in missions are all upgraded versions and provide more potent effects than usual. The stimulants not only provide the standard benefits but also include stacking resistance to Pox Gas. This directly influences mission gameplay when encountering Pox Gas. It prompts players to make more use of stimms and think strategically about movement in Pox Gas-infested zones.

Progression in the event is tied to mission completion. By playing while the event is active, players earn points that unlock practical rewards, including Ordo Dockets, Plasteel, and Diamantine—key resources for crafting and upgrading weapons. The final reward is a unique insignia frame cosmetic that serves as a visual marker of participation rather than a gameplay advantage.

Cartel’s Favours stands out as a system-driven event rather than a content-heavy one. Embracing the game's grim atmosphere while refreshing moment-to-moment gameplay through risk-reward decision-making. While some players may find the rewards modest, the enhanced stimms and gas resistance mechanics provide a welcome shake-up for veterans looking for a new tactical rhythm inside familiar missions. Check out our comparison website for the lowest price for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.