The Emperor protects, especially in high resolution. Relic Entertainment has officially announced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition, launching August 14, 2025, for PC via Steam and GOG. This modernized re-release of the legendary RTS brings the entire original Dawn of War experience—including all standalone expansions—under one remastered banner, optimized for today’s hardware and enhanced with graphical and quality-of-life improvements.
The Definitive Edition will retail for $29.99, but players who already own the Anniversary Edition will receive a 30% loyalty discount, available on both storefronts.
All Campaigns, All Armies, One Brutal Warzone
Whether you’re returning to the 41st Millennium or deploying for the first time, Dawn of War – Definitive Edition comes fully loaded. You’ll get:
- All 4 Classic Campaigns
- 9 Playable Armies
- Over 200 Maps
Plus, it’s fully compatible with over 20 years of community mods, making it the most comprehensive edition ever released.
What’s New in the Definitive Edition?
This is more than just a resolution bump. Here’s what’s been upgraded:
- Full 4K Support
- Upscaled Textures (4x the original)
- Improved Lighting, Shadows & Unit Reflections
- Unit Gloss & Emissive Effects for Richer Visuals
- Modernized HUD for Widescreen Monitors
- Enhanced Gameplay Camera
- 64-bit Architecture Support
- Improved Pathfinding (yes, seriously)
Relic is clearly listening to its community, with pathfinding improvements added directly based on fan feedback.
Serve the Emperor Once Again
To celebrate, Relic has released a newly remastered version of the game’s original trailer in 4K—perfect for sparking a little nostalgic fervor ahead of your return to the battlefield.
Dawn of War – Definitive Edition launches August 14 on PC via Steam and GOG.