In the grim darkness of the far future, war has returned to the ravaged world of Kronus.
Prepare to unleash hell in Dawn of War IV, the next chapter in the iconic Warhammer 40,000 RTS series.
Set many years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, war has returned to the planet Kronus, along with Captain Cyrus, Chief Librarian Jonah Orion and Warboss Gorgutz and several new commanders as four factions fight for supremacy. Kronus features a number of distinct biomes including the Wasteland, Iceland, Highlands, Hive City & Manufactorum regions.
Cyrus narrates his own life of duty, war, and sacrifice, revealing the four main playable factions: Space Marines (Blood Ravens), Orks, Adeptus Mechanicus, and the Necrons, and returning characters such as Jonah and Gorgutz. It shows the grim, dark, and brutal nature of war at an epic scale, both ranged and melee.
Fight through 70+ epic campaign missions solo or with a friend as you experience a story crafted by legendary Black Library author John French. Immerse yourself in endlessly replayable modes including Last Stand and Skirmish, or take the fight to the world with intense multiplayer combat.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV marks a triumphant return to the franchise's roots, with classic base-building, large armies, and deep strategic gameplay all brought to life through modern innovations and a fresh narrative set on the iconic planet Kronus, approximately 200 years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade.
Enjoy an endlessly replayable collection of game modes, including the return of fan-favourite Last Stand! Fight highly-configurable AI battles in Skirmish, or take on the world in 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 multiplayer. Wherever you’re waging war, use the Painter tool to stamp your own unique personality on your fighting forces, as well as the option to use existing factions from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The RTS King is back...and is bigger than ever!
Witness two legendary Space Marine chapters fight shoulder to shoulder in all their glory as KING Art Games and Deep Silver unveiled the complete CGI introduction to the Space Marines of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV.
The Blood Ravens and Dark Angels finally stand together in the battle for Kronus.
Get ready for the team-up of the millennium.
The Space Marines are the pre-eminent defenders of Humanity, boasting ancient power armor and the finest weapons the Imperium can provide. They face the hardest missions, battle the deadliest foes, and emerge victorious where lesser soldiers would be annihilated. But on Kronus, even the Adeptus Astartes can be brought to the brink.
The mysterious Blood Ravens have a long history with Kronus, a crucial recruitment world for their chapter. When the Great Rift tore the galaxy in half, Captain Cyrus, Jonah Orion, and their forces found themselves on the wrong side, cut off from reinforcements. Suffering casualties, they return to Kronos in hopes of replenishing their ranks. Instead of relief, they crash against waves of xenos forces. Defeat is all but certain until the Dark Angels arrive to turn the tide.
Key Features:
- Four fully playable and distinct factions: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus. Each of the four factions in Dawn of War IV have a separate campaign which tells a different side of the overall story, featuring a total of 70+ missions.
- Extensive solo campaigns and other game modes: Skirmish, co-op, and competitive multiplayer, along with the return of the fan-favorite Last Stand. In each of the game’s modes, players build bases, assume control of faction Commanders, gather resources, and command units to ultimately overwhelm the enemy’s forces.
- Legendary Warhammer storytelling at its finest: Co-written by legendary Black Library author John French, each faction has its own cinematic CGI intro, which leads into a non-linear campaign, providing a wealth of replayability for players who want to explore every inch of this epic saga.
- Biggest Dawn of War at launch: Four distinct factions, 10+ playable Commanders, 110+ units / buildings, many of which are customizable, an in-game editor for player-created content, and a Painter tool for unit customization.
- Modern innovation mixed with classic RTS mechanics: With the revolutionary Combat Director, gameplay will have a next-level display of visceral melee combat.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is coming to PC (Steam) on December 3, 2026.
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