Chapter 1: Landing on Meridian

This guide covers Chapter 1: Landing on Meridian in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, detailing gameplay, plot, factions, and development. Learn about the return to Kronus and new features.

This section of the guide for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 focuses on Chapter 1: Landing on Meridian. It details the game's plot, factions, and development, offering insights into the gameplay and the return to the planet Kronus.

Plot: The next chapter of the Dawn of War saga takes place on the return of the planet Kronus, 200 years after the events of the Dark Crusade expansion. The story is written by Black Library author John French.

Factions: The game features Space Marines (Blood Raven, Dark Angel led by Primarch Lion El Johnson), Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus.

Gameplay and Features: The game will feature a return to classic gameplay from the first installment, modernized with the 'Combat Director' synch-kill system. Confirmed modes include campaign, skirmish, and the 'Last Stand' mode from Dawn of War II. This installment also marks the first time a Primarch is a playable character.