Warhammer 40,000 Darktide launched in 2022 from developer Fatshark, placing squads against hordes in the hive city of Tertium. Special enemies like the Scab Sniper are introduced with distinct audio cues so experienced players can react before seeing them, much like an enemy spotted callout in other shooters. Clips of the Sniper cue spread through guides, streams and community soundboards because learning it is essential on higher difficulties, where one shot can strip toughness and start a wipe. It remains a shorthand for imminent danger.