Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV marks the return of the legendary real-time strategy series to its classic RTS roots. Command armies, build your forces, control the battlefield, and lead brutal Warhammer 40,000 battles with squad-based tactics, base-building, and large-scale warfare.
- Classic real-time strategy gameplay set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
- Command squads, vehicles, heroes, and battlefield abilities in tactical combat.
- Return to mass battles, base-building, and faction-driven army management.
Four playable factions
Dawn of War IV features four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, each with its own units, mechanics, strengths, and battlefield identity. Your faction choice affects how you expand, fight, and control objectives during missions and multiplayer battles.
- Space Marines
- Orks
- Necrons
- Adeptus Mechanicus
Campaign, battles, and game modes
The game includes a large campaign structure with faction-focused missions, cinematic storytelling, and replayable modes for long-term play. Alongside the story campaign, Dawn of War IV brings back fan-favorite RTS modes and supports competitive multiplayer.
- Campaign with over 70 missions across multiple factions.
- Story co-written by Black Library author John French.
- Replayable modes including Last Stand and Skirmish.
- Multiplayer battles for players who want competitive strategy gameplay.
Combat, Sync Kills, and army customization
Combat focuses on direct battlefield control, tactical positioning, and the brutal spectacle the Dawn of War series is known for. The expanded Sync Kill system adds more cinematic melee moments, while customization tools let you personalize the look of your forces.
- Expanded Sync Kill and Combat Director system for more dynamic melee combat.
- Squad-based battles with infantry, vehicles, abilities, and faction tactics.
- Army customization options, including an in-game painter tool.
- Designed for both classic Dawn of War fans and modern RTS players.