Dive into the rich lore and background of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4. Discover plot details, factions, and development insights for the upcoming RTS.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is an upcoming real-time strategy game developed by King Art Games and published by Deep Silver. Announced on August 19, 2025, at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, it is set to be released in 2026, continuing the Dawn of War series.
The game's plot unfolds on the planet Kronus, 200 years after the events of the Dark Crusade expansion. The narrative is penned by Black Library author John French. Players will experience a return to classic gameplay mechanics reminiscent of the first installment, modernized with features like the "Combat Director" synch-kill system. Confirmed game modes include campaign, skirmish, and the return of the "Last Stand" mode from Dawn of War II. Notably, this installment marks the first time a Primarch will be a playable character.
The game will feature several factions, including Space Marines (Blood Ravens and Dark Angels led by Primarch Lion El Johnson), Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus. The development is being handled by King Art Games, with Deep Silver as the publisher.
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