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[IbizaPocholo]

The legendary franchise returns with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and a flagship Story Campaign, co-written by legendary Black Library author John French! Classic RTS warfare — reborn. Lead your armies. Claim the battlefield. At last, back to war!

First unveiled at PC Gamer's Most Wanted, this Dawn of War IV - Story Trailer marks the long-awaited return of Captain Cyrus and the Blood Raven's to Kronus, the world they've sworn to defend, after the events of the Dark Crusade.

The galaxy lies shattered. Kronus stands in ruin. The Blood Ravens stand defiant. Ork Warlords infest the surface, Mechanicus Priests scour the ruins in pursuit of knowledge long forgotten. And buried deep below, an ancient horror stirs. Buried for eons and never meant to return.

But they are not alone. In their hour of greatest darkness The Dark Angels answer their call.

The future is untold, while the fate of Kronus lies in the balance. Only one thing is certain… WAR HAS RETURNED TO KRONUS!

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV releases on Steam in 2026!

 

[Mister Wolf]

Return of The Lion.

 

[STARSBarry]

Honestly the fucking Lion showing up was a shock, its cool to see a story where the Blood Ravens are interacting with another Chapter, a very key one at that. It makes me think that this plotline is very important to the rest of the ongoing 40k universe right now, in the same way Titus has now shown up on the tabletop as a major part of the Ultramarines kicking off the main tabletop campaign going forward.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Witness the unwavering devotion of the Adeptus Mechanicus in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV!

Replacing flesh with machine, and seeking forbidden knowledge, The Adeptus Mechanicus are not merely engineers or scientists… but a procession dedicated to war. Every calculation, every cybernetic action, all in service to, and guided by The Machine God.

From the disciplined ranks of the Skitarii Rangers cutting down enemies from the firing lines, to the towering might of the Knight Castelan capable of annihiliating all who oppose the will of the Omnissiah, the Adeptus Mechanicus bring their relentless efficiency to the battlefield.

Supported by some of the most advanced structures among the factions, the Adeptus Mechanicus establish a growing stronghold across Kronos, with their ever-expanding Noosphere Network which continues to increase data, output, and optimization further increasing their relentless power.

The Machine is All.
All is the Machine.---

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV releases on Steam in 2026!

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Just announced at Warhammer Skulls 2026, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on September 17th, 2026!

Join us as we break down everything you need to know, from release date and pre-orders to the different game editions available, plus a look ahead at the exciting content coming your way in our Year One Expansion Roadmap.

Alongside two paid DLCs, The Blood Ravens Story Prologue and AFTERMATH, you can also expect a range of free post-launch content updates, including the return of fan-favourite Crusade mode later this year!

The Commander Edition includes:
3-day early unlock (play starting September 14th)
The Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Digital soundtrack
Access to both upcoming paid DLCs (The Blood Ravens Story Prologue and AFTERMATH)

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

The true best game of this year even though it won't win in the shitty overrated GOTY title.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

The true best game of this year even though it won't win in the shitty overrated GOTY title.

Remember the reception for Dawn of War III?

 

[Krathoon]

I really need to play through the previous game. I am so behind on my Warhammer.