18:00 CEST – 20 April 2026: Deep Silver and KING Art Games revealed the second of four in-game CGI narrative sequences for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time focusing on the Adeptus Mechanicus and their relentless pursuit of ancient technology.
Making its debut in the Dawn of War series, the Adeptus Mechanicus enters as a new playable faction. Watch the Adeptus Mechanicus CGI trailer here: https://youtu.be/8O-IUsYUsWM
The Adeptus Mechanicus CGI Overview
Following on from the previous CGI chapter, each cinematic serves as an introduction to one of the four playable factions. This time, the focus shifts to the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Omnissiah’s devoted servants, driven by an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge and ancient technology.
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The Adeptus Mechanicus CGI trailer follows Magos Dominus Nulpherus-1 and a fellow tech priest as they descend into what they believe to be a long-buried Necron tomb, driven by their pursuit of lost knowledge. At first, the structure appears dormant, its secrets waiting to be uncovered...
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...but the deeper they go, the clearer it becomes: the tomb is not as silent as it seems
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Necron forces begin to awaken, turning a calculated exploration into a chaotic firefight within the collapsing ruins. With the situation rapidly spiralling out of control, Magos Nulpherus-1 is forced into a fighting retreat
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Salvation comes in the form of Sicarian Ruststalkers, cutting through the darkness as the Adeptus Mechanicus make their escape. What starts as a mission of discovery quickly becomes a battle to survive
This Adeptus Mechanicus CGI is the second of four factions reveals in Dawn of War IV. Stay tuned for the rest!
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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
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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