[2022] KNOWN ISSUE: "An error occurred while updating Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Closed Beta Test (missing executable)"

We are aware of and looking in to the error below, which some players are experiencing on attempting to launch Darktide.

An error occurred while updating Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Closed Beta Test (missing executable)

It is our understanding that this error can persist after using the ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’ option.

Please keep in mind that the Darktide Closed Beta Test is not yet live, and the current expected behaviour is for a Backend Error to appear once the client has loaded. The Closed Beta Test will be live at 12 PM GMT on October 14th.

Pushed some changes. Could somebody try using the ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’ option now, and see what happens please?

Just to reiterate, if you do manage to launch:

Please keep in mind that the Darktide Closed Beta Test is not yet live, and the current expected behaviour is for a Backend Error to appear once the client has loaded. The Closed Beta Test will be live at 12 PM GMT on October 14th.

Sounds like some of you are experiencing the notorious 99% issue, which we’re discussing over here: KNOWN ISSUE: Installation Issues, Stuck at 99%

The Beta is now closed. Sorry!