Dawn of War 4
News, coverage and analysis tracking Dawn of War 4 across the outlets.
Something for the Weekend – 04/07/26This week's gaming news includes Sony phasing out physical disc production by 2028 and closing PlayStation Store access for PS3 and Vita again. Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature. Several games received release date changes or confirmations, including Onimusha: Warlords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Reviews were published for Rhythm Paradise Groove and WILL: Follow The Light, alongside previews for Fatekeeper, Witchspire, Dziady, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Splatoon Raiders.
Dawn of War IV gameplay shows off new mechanics for Orks and Space MarinesDawn of War IV Creative Director Jan Theysen and Senior Game Designer Elliott Verbiest showcased new gameplay mechanics for the Orks and Space Marines factions in a recent YouTube video. The footage highlighted unique features such as tactical deployment for Space Marines and a base-building system for Orks, alongside an adaptable wargear system for individual units.
"We're not competing with Dawn of War 1, we're competing with people's memory" says DoW 4 lead creativeKING Art Games' Creative Director Jan Theysen discusses Dawn of War 4, stating the team is competing with players' memories of the original game rather than the game itself. Theysen emphasizes recreating the feelings of the first Dawn of War with modern design standards, focusing on base-building, map control, and large-scale battles within the Warhammer 40,000 universe. He also notes the resurgence of the Real-Time Strategy genre and the importance of strong campaigns and universes to attract both long-time fans and new players.
40K XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel and this time we'll get to purge 'seven…A sequel to the turn-based tactics game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters has been announced, titled Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch. The sequel will feature seven distinct enemy factions, including Orks, T'au, and Genestealers, and will introduce new protagonists and vehicles. It is being developed with inspiration from XCOM 2 and will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Dawn of War 4 now has a release date and a roadmap, with Crusade Mode making a much-awaited comebackDawn of War 4 has received a release date of September 17, 2026, and a year-long content roadmap. The game will feature two editions: Standard and Commander, with the latter offering early access and all year-one content. Post-launch additions include map packs, a mission editor, and the return of the fan-favorite Crusade Mode, alongside an additional playable faction.- New Dawn of War 4 Adeptus Mechanicus TrailerA new CGI trailer for the upcoming real-time strategy game Dawn of War 4 has been released, showcasing the Adeptus Mechanicus faction. The depiction of Necrons in the trailer has ignited a debate within the Warhammer 40,000 community.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAGMicrosoft's next-gen console, Project Helix, will not have developer kits available until 2027, featuring a custom AMD chip with advanced ray tracing and upscaling. Separately, Pokémon Pokopia launched strongly on the Nintendo Switch 2, selling 2.2 million copies in three days, while Xbox is teasing "new ways to play" classic games for its 25th anniversary, emphasizing game preservation.