21 OCTOBER 2026: 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 customisation in series history. Watch the trailer here.
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 customisable 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 customisation options that put every variable under your command. Challenge yourself, and others, in the exact way you want to play.
Fan-favourite 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 colours, decals and war gear. For the first time, Dawn of War IV gives you complete creative control to paint your units’ armour 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.
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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: December 3 (Commander Edition on November 30)
Website: dawnofwar4.com
About Warhammer 40,000: 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.
About Games Workshop®
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 590 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.warhammer.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.
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)
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