⚔️Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV – Return to Kronus, Return to War

"At last… back to war." Those words rang out loud at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, igniting cheers across the Warhammer community. After years of silence, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been officially revealed, and the galaxy of endless war is calling once more.

This isn’t just another RTS comeback—it’s the boldest, bloodiest, and biggest Dawn of War yet. Players will return to planet Kronus, the legendary battleground from Dark Crusade, for the largest campaign in the franchise’s history, featuring four distinct factions locked in brutal conflict.

🌌 A War on Kronus Like Never Before

The campaign of Dawn of War IV isn’t just massive—it’s transformative. With 70+ missions spanning the Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus (making their Dawn of War debut), the battlefield is alive with stories of glory, betrayal, and annihilation.

For the first time, player choices matter—decisions in one mission may open or lock entire campaign paths, ensuring every playthrough feels fresh and personal. Co-written by Black Library legend John French, the narrative plunges players into a war two centuries after Dark Crusade, following Cyrus and Jonah as they return to Kronus in a desperate bid to rebuild their chapter.

"War does not forgive the weak. On Kronus, only the strong endure."

⚔️ Gameplay – Brutality Refined

At its heart, Dawn of War IV embraces its classic RTS roots, but sharpens the edges for a modern battlefield.

• Expanded Sync Kill System: Every melee clash becomes a cinematic dance of death, with brutal new animations that showcase Warhammer’s savage essence.

• Faction Depth: Each faction plays differently—Space Marines command orbital bombardments, Necrons awaken with ancient fury, Orks swarm with chaotic might, and the Adeptus Mechanicus bring mechanical precision and technological terror.

• Base Building & Resource Control return in full force, letting players expand operations and dominate the map like the golden days of the series.

• The Painter Tool lets you customize every squad and vehicle, stamping your chapter’s identity across the battlefield.

This is war without restraint, where every battle feels both tactical and cinematic.

🛡️ Endless Replayability

Beyond the epic campaign, Dawn of War IV delivers an arsenal of modes:

• Last Stand – The fan-favorite mode returns, redesigned to be less MOBA-like and more survival-focused.

• Skirmish Battles – Face cunning AI opponents with endless difficulty configurations.

• Multiplayer Mayhem – Wield your faction in brutal 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 matches, testing your strategies against warlords across the globe.

Every encounter becomes a new war story, whether you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with allies or facing annihilation alone.

🎨 A New Era of Warhammer RTS

Developed by King Art Games (Iron Harvest), with the blessing of Games Workshop, Dawn of War IV is both a tribute and a rebirth. It embraces the scale and depth that made the original a legend, while pushing forward with modern mechanics and cinematic storytelling.

With a staggering ₩35 billion budget, visceral visuals, and narrative ambition, this game aims to be the ultimate Warhammer 40,000 RTS experience.

📅 Release Date

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches in 2026 for Windows PC.

🔥 Final Thoughts – For the Emperor, or for the Void?

Warhammer fans have waited years for this moment, and Dawn of War IV is shaping up to be everything they’ve hoped for—and more. Brutal combat, legendary factions, and a story written in blood on the battle-scarred soil of Kronus.

"Hope is meaningless in the grim darkness of the far future… but victory is eternal."

RTS is back. Warhammer is back. The battle for Kronus begins in 2026.