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Dawn of War IV Announced for 2026, With King Art Developing and Deep Silver Publishing

Early previews point to a classic base-building RTS centered on an expansive single-player campaign.

Overview

  • King Art confirms four playable factions—Orks, Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons and Space Marines—with a campaign exceeding 70 missions that can be played solo or in co-op.
  • The studio says the factions collectively feature about 110 units and buildings.
  • Additional modes include Last Stand, Skirmish and multiplayer, though the developers emphasize a primary focus on single-player.
  • Hands-on reporting from heise describes a visually and sonically powerful presentation with intense micromanagement and high-quality unit animations.
  • Heise reports that Games Workshop approached King Art after Iron Harvest and that German federal funding provided €2.6 million under the codename “Tischplatte.”