Press release

DAWN OF WAR IV: ORKS UNLEASHED,  
FIRST FACTION CGI REVEAL

Waaagh! begins; More Factions Reveals Incoming 

18:00 CET – 8 January 2025: Deep Silver and KING Art Games revealed the first of four in-game CGI narrative sequences for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, and fittingly, it’s the Orks who get to start the WAAAGH! Enter the new year with full Ork energy: loud, reckless, and ready for the war. Watch the Ork CGI trailer here: https://youtu.be/FqGAPWNsR4Y 

Ork CGI Overview 
Each CGI chapter serves as a cinematic introduction to one of the four playable factions. Today, the spotlight falls on the brutal and endlessly destructive Orks: 

  • Meet Gorgutz ’Ead ’Unter, the Ork Warboss of the Bad Moons 

  • The CGI shows how Gorgutz has launched a surprise attack on the Blood Ravens as they orbit the world of Kronus 

  • Upon boarding the Blood Raven vessel, we see Orks and Blood Ravens clash. Chief Librarian Jonah Orion unleashes devastating psychic attacks on them, while Captain Cyrus snipes at them from a secure firing position, trying to slow the advance. 

  • With the ship taking heavy damage and the situation slipping out of control, the Blood Ravens are forced to abandon the ship and drop to the surface of Kronus. Their escape is only the beginning. Gorgutz and his boyz are right on their heels.  
     

This Ork CGI is the first of four factions reveals in Dawn of War IV. More to come, stay tuned. 

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About Dawn of War IV 

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favorite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more! 

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.  

NOTES TO EDITORS:  

Latest assets can be found here: Dawn of War IV - Assets - PLAION Press Server 

Title: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV   
Platform: PC  
Genre: RTS  
Developer: KING ART Games  
Publisher: Deep Silver / PLAION  
Release Date: Coming 2026 

About KING Art Games    

KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards. 
 
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME)

About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance.
 
For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
 
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.