One of the biggest reveals during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025 was the return of Dawn of War, with Deep Silver specifically announcing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. The series is heading back to its roots after almost a decade and is set to feature a ton of missions to tackle.
Here is a full breakdown of what we know:
‘Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV’ release date window
Dawn of War IV is set to be released in 2026 on PC via Steam. There are no details about a console version yet, but a release after the PC version is likely.
‘Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War IV’ gameplay details
Dawn of War IV sees the series return to its roots after some big changes with Dawn of War III back in 2017. This entry features classic base-building, large armies, and deep strategic gameplay all set on the planet Kronus, approximately 200 years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade.
Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus are all playable totalling more than 70 missions in total with different sides of the story to be discovered depending on which faction you play as.
There are more than 10 playable Commanders, more than 110 units and buildings, many of which are customizable, as well as an in-game editor for player-created content and a Painter tool for unit customization. On top of that, Skirmish, co-op, competitive multiplayer, and Last Stand are all here, allowing you to take on others or work with them to survive.
We will have even more on the game as we get closer to launch, so be sure to stay tuned. For even more on Gamescom, check out our roundup of all the announcements during Opening Night Live.
