23:00 CET – 4 DECEMBER 2025: Deep Silver and KING Art Games are proud to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been officially recognized as one of PC Gamer’s Most Wanted Titles for next year's games.
To celebrate this moment, we’re teasing a glimpse into the flagship Story Campaign, co-written by legendary Black Library author John French, which climaxes with The Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter, the first legion, answering the call of the Blood Ravens in their hour of greatest darkness. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/w_m2vmTQC70
Epic war unfolds on Kronus
The trailer opens with a look at how the Blood Ravens under Captain Cyrus and Chief Librarian Jonah Orion have arrived in orbit over Kronus at the start of the game. After an intense orbital fight with the Warboss Gorgutz and his Orks, both factions find themselves planetside where Guzcutta – the second Ork Commander - is already waiting.
Elsewhere on Kronus, Technoarcheologist Potentia Delta-9 surveys the planet for its lost knowledge as the Chronomancer Thothmek begins the Necron's invasion, awakening Kronus' dormant tombs in their own search for secrets.
The Imperium’s forces are beset on all sides, their last stand losing strength and the lines on the verge of collapse… until, at the crucial moment, it becomes clear they are not alone: the Dark Angels arrive.
The Dark Angels
For the first time in the Dawn of War history, players will not only be playing one Space Marine chapter, but two. The Dark Angels are one of two factions of Space Marines in Dawn of War IV and are a fully playable faction in all game modes. Key things to know:
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During the Space Marines campaign, players will undertake missions in command of both the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels, and they can pick which missions they want to play
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The Dark Angels have their own, playable Commanders for the Space Marines campaign: Company Master Astoran & Chaplain Ezrael
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The Dark Angels have their own unique identity and history. As Space Marines, they share core strategies, tactics, wargear, and weaponry, while still maintaining the distinctive flavor and abilities of their Chapter
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While the Blood Ravens are often engaged in smaller conflicts that require tactical finesse and sometimes involve stealth, the Dark Angels deploy their full might to the biggest battlefields. Precision strikes vs. all-out war
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As the story saga reaches its breaking point, Lion El’Jonson himself descends onto the battlefield, giving players, for the first time ever, the chance to wield the legendary might of a Space Marine Primarch in a climactic, unforgettable finale
Kronus is a world in ruins, and the future is untold, but one thing is certain: War has returned to Kronus.
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About Dawn of War IV
Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favorite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more!
Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Latest assets can be found here:
Dawn of War IV - Assets - PLAION Press Server
Title: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Platform: PC
Genre: RTS
Developer: KING ART Games
Publisher: Deep Silver / PLAION
Release Date: Coming 2026
KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards.
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME)
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