Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches September 17
Or on September 14 for Commander Edition buyers.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will launch for PC via Steam on September 17, publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art Games announced.
The “Commander Edition” will include three days of early access to the game starting September 14, teh digital soundtrack, and access to upcoming paid downloadable content “The Blood Ravens Story Prologue” and “AFTERMATH.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Deep Silver:
About
Return to the real-time strategy series’ roots with deeply satisfying strategy gameplay. Take command of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus in their series debut! Fight through over 70 epic campaign missions, as well as the replayable Last Stand, Skirmish, and multiplayer modes.
Key Features
- Command Four Unique Playable Factions – Take charge of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions: the Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus in their Dawn of War debut. Each faction grants you total control of a unique collection of Commanders, units, buildings and gameplay mechanics that dramatically alter the feel and flow of Warhammer 40,000‘s endless, brutal warfare.
- Fight Through Over 70 Epic Campaign Missions – Co-written by the legendary Black Library author John French, Dawn of War IV‘s epic story represents the biggest Dawn of War saga to date. In solo or co-op play, command each faction through its own dedicated campaign, supported by spectacular CGI intros and fully animated cutscenes.
- Classic Dawn of War Gameplay Returns – The series returns to its roots with classic Dawn of War gameplay and a combat system designed to bring Warhammer 40,000‘s bloodthirsty combat to life like never before. Grow your force, build your base of operations specialize your squads, and savor an expanded Sync Kill system that delivers an unprecedented degree of melee combat detail.
- Endless Ways to Wage War – Enjoy an endlessly replayable collection of game modes, including the return of fan-favorite Last Stand! Fight highly-configurable AI battles in Skirmish, or take on the world in one-versus-one, two-versus-two, and three-versus-three multiplayer. Wherever you’re waging war, use the Painter tool to stamp your own unique personality on your fighting forces, as well as the option to use existing factions from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Watch the trailer below.