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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Announced for 2026 as KING Art Revives Classic RTS Formula

Early previews point to classic base-building strategy with an expanded Sync Kill system under new developer KING Art.

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Dawn of War IV

Overview

  • Deep Silver and KING Art Games unveiled the first non-Relic mainline entry at Gamescom Opening Night Live, targeting a 2026 PC release with Steam wishlisting live.
  • Four playable factions—Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus—each get a dedicated campaign within a slate of 70+ missions that can be played solo or in co-op.
  • Black Library author John French is co-writing the narrative, with campaigns featuring CGI intros and fully animated cutscenes reported to total more than 40 minutes.
  • Skirmish against AI, 1v1/2v2/3v3 multiplayer, and the fan-favorite Last Stand mode return, alongside an army Painter tool for customization.
  • Developers describe a ‘return to roots’ focus guided by Dawn of War 1, while interviews and hands-on previews cite branching, larger campaigns, striking visuals, and play on Kronus years after Dark Crusade.