Wednesday, October 21st 2026

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Deploys Massive Game Overview Trailer

Deep Silver and KING Art Games today deployed the Game Overview trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, a colossal, nine-minute deep-dive into the biggest title in series history. Four playable factions, more than 70 missions, 30 multiplayer maps, The Last Stand and the deepest army customization in series history.

Fight through four complete campaigns, totaling more than 70 missions with branching choices and co-operative play. Command the Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and Adeptus Mechanicus - four distinct factions, each with their own units, mechanics and approach to warfare. Master their strengths as you expand your forces and dominate the battlefield.
Take the fight beyond campaign in Skirmish with dozens of customizable settings, four game types and support for up to five AI opponents. Shape the battle, set the challenge and carve your path to glory.

Then take the war online. Battle players worldwide across 30 multiplayer maps, three game types and with extensive customization options that put every variable under your command. Challenge yourself, and others, in the exact way you want to play.

Fan-favorite co-op survival mode The Last Stand is back. Team up with two allies and hold the line against relentless waves of enemies. Choose from five heroes and assemble your Strikeforce of companion units, bringing new layers of strategic depth to every run.

No matter what mode you choose, make every army your own with the enhanced Painter tool. Choose from dozens of presets or create your own schemes with colors, decals and war gear. For the first time, Dawn of War IV gives you complete creative control to paint your units' armor and equipment piece-by-piece.


Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026, with Commander Edition players deploying from November 30 through a 3-Day Early Unlock. Both editions are available to pre-order now with a 10% discount. The war will continue long after launch. Year One includes free updates featuring the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor, alongside two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and introduce a new playable faction to the battlefield.
Source: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
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7 Comments on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Deploys Massive Game Overview Trailer

#1
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Fishfaced Nincompoop
Ohh hello, this could be pretty sweet. I'm not that into WH40K but it makes for a good RTS setting.
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#2
Onasi
Having no Eldar or Chaos as starting factions is… an interesting choice.
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#3
ZoneDymo
honestly solid looking, ok ok, ill put it on my list.
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#4
Vayra86
Looks like a return to DoW 1 and that is absolutely perfect.

I like the camera distance being massively improved. I want them to expand the factions to at least the 14 vanilla ones, also Genestealer Cults plx and at least two or three Chaos gods.

By the way, there is also this in the Emperor's Forge

insta buy? If this turns into a complete 26 faction - star system conquering space opera its going to be absolutely mental.

spikeybits.com/rumors-total-war-warhammer-40k-on-the-way/

And it seems like its going to be exactly that:
Creative Assembly has already signaled that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is going to follow the fantasy trilogy playbook: launch with a solid core, then spend years stacking factions, mechanics, and expansions until it turns into one gigantic galactic sandbox.
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sephiroth117
Looks really great but I am not purchasing it for competitive PvP, pretty sure it will be insufferable lol but for the skirmishes, local MP with friends and campaign, definitely on my list.
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#6
qlum
KING Art does not have the best rep for polish. Definitely hope it's a winner but remain cautious until launch and the further community giving its verdict.
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#7
razaron
Considering TW:40K is a thing, I wasn't particularly interested in this. 70 missions across 4 campaigns has changed my mind, I don't do competitive MP. DoW1 is a core gaming memory, looking forward to this.
Can't remember the last singleplayer RTS campaign I played. Star Craft 2?
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