Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV arrives on 3 December, with an army painter tool

For everyone who also plays Warhammer 40,000 on their computer: the real-time strategy game Dawn of War IV arrives on 3 December 2026. Games Workshop announced the date with a big overview trailer on Warhammer Community.

What is included

• Factions: Blood Ravens and Dark Angels (both Space Marines), Orks, Necrons and Adeptus Mechanicus
• Campaigns: four campaigns with more than 70 missions in total
• Skirmish: customisable matches against up to five AI opponents
• Multiplayer: 30 maps
• The Last Stand: a three-player co-op mode against waves of enemies, with five heroes to choose from
• Painter tool: custom schemes with colours, decals and wargear, armour pieces painted individually, plus lots of presets

Editions

The Commander Edition gets you in three days early. Pre-ordering either edition gets 10 percent off. The game can be pre-ordered on Steam. The article gives no prices or further platforms.