Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is real, and the devs seem keen to wash the bad taste of the last RTS out of everyone’s mouths “with classic Dawn of War gameplay”

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is, indeed, real, and set to launch on PC sometime in 2026, as announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The devs seem keen to put the controversial response to Dawn of War 3 in the rear-view mirror, as the first round of press materials makes repeated reference to returning to the series roots’ – a particularly notable effort, since it seems the OG studio behind the series isn’t involved here.

“Dawn of War IV returns to the legendary RTS series’ roots with deeply satisfying strategy gameplay and a brutal, expanded Sync Kill system,” according to an official rundown of the game. “Take command of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus in their Dawn of War debut! Fight through 70+ epic campaign missions solo or with a friend as you experience a story crafted by legendary Black Library author John French. Immerse yourself in endlessly replayable modes, including Last Stand and Skirmish, or take the fight to the world with intense multiplayer combat.”