Dawn of War IV: Release Date Factions & Everything We Know

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches September 17, 2026 with Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and Adeptus Mechanicus. Full breakdown here.

Dawn of War IV Is Coming: Release Date Factions and Story Explained

The Warhammer 40,000 RTS series is finally getting its long-awaited comeback Dawn of War IV was revealed at Gamescom 2025 and is now locked in for a September 2026 release, bringing back the base-building large-scale battles the series is known for after years away.

  • Dawn of War IV releases on PC via Steam on September 17, 2026.
  • Developed by KING Art Games, published by Deep Silver.
  • Four playable factions: Space Marines (Blood Ravens and Dark Angels), Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus — the last one's series debut.
  • Campaign has 70+ missions across single-player and co-op.
  • Story set 200 years after Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, back on the world of Kronus.
  • Primarch Lion El'Jonson appears as a playable unit in the campaign's finale.

A New Studio Takes Over the Series

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Returning to Kronus 200 Years Later

The story picks up two centuries after Dark Crusade The Imperium fights to reclaim Kronus as fresh Ork hordes and a resurgent Necron threat tear the world apart The Blood Ravens led by Captain Cyrus and Chief Librarian Jonah Orion return to orbit as the conflict escalates — with the campaign co-written by Black Library author John French.

Four Factions, Four Playstyles

Two Space Marine chapters play as separate factions: stealth-focused Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels who deploy full military might Alongside them: the destructive Orks and mysterious ancient Necrons Adeptus Mechanicus rounds out the roster as a brand-new faction described as a wildcard toying with forces it doesn't fully understand.

A Primarch Joins the Battlefield

For the first time in the series players control Lion El'Jonson Primarch of the Dark Angels during the campaign is climactic finale — a major first for longtime fans


Modes and Scale

Beyond the 70+ mission campaign Dawn of War IV brings back Last Stand horde mode plus Skirmish and multiplayer The game emphasizes base building and supply-line control mechanics scaled back in Dawn of War III

Q1: When does Dawn of War IV release?
It releases on PC via Steam on September 17, 2026.

Q2: Who is developing it?
KING Art Games, published by Deep Silver.

Q3: What factions can players choose from?
Space Marines (Blood Ravens and Dark Angels), Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus.

Q4: Is it connected to the earlier games?
Yes, set 200 years after Dark Crusade, on the same planet Kronus.

Q5: Can players control a Primarch?
Yes — Lion El'Jonson becomes playable in the campaign's final chapter

Dawn of War IV looks to bring the series back to its roots with base building large-scale battles and a lore-heavy campaign across four distinct factions With a confirmed September 17, 2026 release date the wait for RTS fans is almost over.





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