Dawn of War 4 Confirmed, Surprise Developer Revealed

The wait is over - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has been officially unveiled at Opening Night Live 2025. Fans can feast their eyes on the debut trailer, catch gameplay glimpses, meet a never-before-seen faction joining the series, and discover an unexpected studio behind this highly anticipated sequel.

A Surprising Development Team Takes the Reins

The beloved RTS franchise launched in 2004 under Relic Entertainment's stewardship, and most assumed they'd helm any future installments. After all, Relic recently polished up the franchise with Dawn of War Definitive Edition. But in a shocking twist, Dawn of War 4 emerges from King Art Games - the visionary studio behind Iron Harvest - partnered with Deep Silver and supported by German gaming grants.

Returning to Bloody Roots

This new chapter promises a triumphant return to form, recapturing the visceral warfare that made the original game legendary. Players can anticipate refined tactical gameplay and an overhauled Sync Kill system that delivers bone-crunching melee animations. Remember those gloriously violent finishing moves between units? They're back - and more brutal than ever.

The launch roster packs four devastating factions:

• Space Marines (with Blood Ravens returning)
• Orks (featuring everyone's favorite Warboss Gorgutz)
• Necrons
• Newcomers Adeptus Mechanicus

An Epic Campaign Awaits

Dive into four sprawling campaign arcs boasting over 70 missions, complete with cinematic CGI intros and richly animated cutscenes. Black Library author John French (of Ahriman fame) crafts a narrative set decades after Dark Crusade, bringing back fan favorites like Captain Cyrus and Chief Librarian Jonah Orion.

The game modes lineup includes:

• Solo or co-op campaign
• Last Stand survival mode
• Skirmish battles with customizable AI
• Competitive multiplayer across 30+ maps

Deep Customization Arsenal

Tacticians can personalize their war effort with:

• 10+ unique Commanders
• 110+ units/buildings with customization options
• In-game editor & Painter tools
• Faction variants from the wider Warhammer 40K universe

The battlefield spans Kronus' diverse regions - from frozen wastes to sprawling hive cities - perfect for tactical experimentation.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 storms onto the battlefield in 2026. While we wait, check out all the reveals from Opening Night Live 2025.