Deep Silver and KING Art Games officially unveiled Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV at Opening Night Live at gamescom.
This global reveal included a brand-new, cinematic CGI trailer, offering fans their first glimpse of the brutal, large-scale conflicts the franchise is known for. Narratively, the trailer lets us see through Cyrus’s eyes, a Captain in the Blood Ravens 10th Company, and the story is set on the iconic planet Kronus, approximately 200 years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV marks a return to the franchise’s roots, with base-building, large armies, and deep strategic gameplay that’ll satisfy the hungriest of RTS fans.
Key features include:
- Four fully playable and distinct factions: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus. Each of the four factions in Dawn of War IV has 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, 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 and there are about 40 minutes of cutscenes. Campaigns feature non-linear and optional elements, providing 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, In-game editor for player-created content and Painter tool for unit customization
- Modern innovation mixed with classic RTS mechanics: including the revolutionary Combat Director, a next level visceral melee combat spectacle
Check out the reveal trailer:
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is coming to PC in 2026.