Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
News, coverage and analysis tracking Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II across the outlets.
FACTIONS CLASH IN DAWN OF WAR IV’S MULTIPLAYER MODEKING Art Games has released new Battlefield Report videos showcasing the four distinct factions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV's multiplayer mode. The videos highlight the unique strategic approaches of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons, Space Marines, and Orks. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is set to launch on PC on September 17, 2026, with an early unlock available for Commander Edition players on September 14.- Dawn of War IV Gets A Gloriously Uninterrupted Space Marines Versus Orks Skirmish VideoKing Art Games has released a 15-minute gameplay video for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, featuring a skirmish between Space Marines and Orks. The video offers an insightful look at the real-time strategy gameplay, though the article expresses some concern for the developers.
Relic announce a new Company of Heroes RTS, a wave defence roguelite for strategy buffs who don't have time to fight a whole World WarRelic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone roguelite spin-off for their World War II RTS. The game challenges players to survive 12 waves of attackers by expanding and upgrading their battlegroup, and will feature two-player co-op. It is set to release in July with a $30 price tag, though owners of Company of Heroes 3 will receive a discount.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Drops Deep Dive Into Multiplayer With Space Marines vs. OrksA new Battlefield Report for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 showcases its multiplayer mode, featuring Space Marines against Orks. Creative Director Jan Theysen and Senior Game Designer Elliott Verbiest highlighted the strategic differences between the factions, with Space Marines focusing on technological firepower and Orks on swarming tactics. The game is set to launch on September 17th.
Njut av en hel match från WH40K: Dawn of War IVA gameplay video showcases a full match of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, featuring creative director Jan Theysen playing as Space Marines against senior game designer Elliott Verbiest as Orks. The video highlights the distinct strategies of each faction, with Orks focusing on quantity and Space Marines on quality, and demonstrates various in-game abilities and mechanics.
Dawn of War IV Battlefield Report shows off a full multiplayer battleKing Art Games has released a new Battlefield Report for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing a 1v1 multiplayer match between the Space Marines and Orks. The video highlights faction differences and familiar real-time strategy gameplay. The game is set to release on September 17th and will feature four factions, including Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons, along with a Conquest Mode and mission editor.
Dawn of War 2’s The Last Stand mode is still the best co-op MOBA that never wasThe Last Stand mode from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is analyzed as a highly successful cooperative MOBA-like experience that predates many modern titles. Despite its age and limited maps, the mode's challenging gameplay and unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements continue to attract players, highlighting its innovative design.
Remember when Star Wars and Command & Conquer ruled PC gaming? June in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years agoThis article looks back at PC gaming from June 1996, 2006, and 2016, highlighting cover stories like Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Command & Conquer 3, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3. It also touches on the evolution of gaming monitors and significant news from those respective months.
Silent Hill: Townfall will release in September alongside a handful of other blockbuster games hellbent on avoiding GTA…Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24, a date that places it amidst a crowded September release window for several other major games. The trailer showcased first-person, stealth-focused gameplay with puzzle elements designed to reveal the protagonist's situation. This release date positions it to avoid the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6With Grand Theft Auto VI set to release in November, many game developers are strategically launching their titles in September to avoid direct competition. September 2026 is particularly crowded with anticipated releases across various genres, including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Halloween, Phantom Blade Zero, Marvel's Wolverine, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, Dune Awakening, Control Resonant, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.- Warhammer Skulls 2026: The Recap & Up to 90% Off Select Warhammer Video Games Until 28th MayThe Warhammer Skulls 2026 event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a showcase of new and upcoming Warhammer video games, including world premieres of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. A Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 collaboration was also announced. Sales of up to 90% off on select Warhammer titles are available across multiple platforms until May 28th.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Launches September 17Deep Silver and King Art Games have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will launch on September 17, 2026, for PC, with a Commander Edition offering three-day early access. The game will feature a returning Crusade Mode post-launch, two major paid campaign expansions in its first year, and free updates including new modes and a Mission Editor.
Dawn of War 2 review (2009)This 2009 PC Gamer review of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II highlights its shift from traditional RTS mechanics to a more squad-based, RPG-like experience. While praised for its tactical depth and satisfying co-op, the review notes a lack of variety in missions and limited unit customization as significant drawbacks compared to the original game.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.- Dawn of War IV Dev Doesn't See Total War: Warhammer 40,000 as Direct Competition, Reckons Fans Will Play Both GamesKing Art Games, developers of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, do not consider Total War: Warhammer 40,000 direct competition. They believe fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe will play both strategy titles.
- Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV får släppdatum och färdplanWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is set to release on September 17, with early access on September 14 for the Commander Edition. The game, developed by King Art, will feature DLC including a story prologue and campaign expansion with a new faction. Post-launch content will include map packs, a turn-based Crusade Mode, new hero units, and a mission editor.
"If they turn off, they might not be able to turn them on again": The charming reason behind Dawn of War 4's excitable, dancing mechDawn of War 4's creative director Jan Theysen explained that the Adeptus Mechanicus mechs are designed to constantly move due to a lore-based fear of them being unable to power back on if stopped. This led to the development team implementing a 'stamping and walking on the spot' animation for the units in the game. The article also touches on the lore behind the Ironstrider mechs and the challenges of depicting Titan drops in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Here's what was revealed during The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026The Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements and updates for Warhammer games, primarily on PC. Key reveals included the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, new content for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and demos for Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Crossplay was also enabled for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks.- Release Dates/WindowsSTARSEEKER will launch on June 11. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has confirmed its release date for September 17th, along with pre-order and DLC plans.
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus x Dawn of War IV Crossover Will Let You Rise with the NecronsWarhammer 40,000: Tacticus and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV are collaborating for a crossover event starting May 28th, 2026. The event will introduce Captain Cyrus from the Blood Ravens into Tacticus and feature a new campaign focused on the Necrons versus the Dark Angels, including a new playable Necron unit. Dawn of War IV, an RTS developed by KING Art Games, is set to release in September 2026 for PC via Steam.