Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
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Release DateDec 3, 2026· Your local time:
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Release Date
PCNov 30, 2026
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Unlock Times
Los AngelesDec 3, 08:00
New YorkDec 3, 11:00
LondonDec 3, 16:00
ParisDec 3, 17:00
BerlinDec 3, 17:00
BeijingDec 4, 00:00
Hong KongDec 4, 00:00
SingaporeDec 4, 00:00
TokyoDec 4, 01:00
AucklandDec 4, 05:00
Editions & Pre order
Standard Edition (PC / Steam) — the base game only; $59.99 / 59.99 EUR / £49.99, with a 10% pre-order discount.
Commander Edition (PC / Steam) — the base game plus a 3-day early unlock (playable from November 30, 2026), both Year One campaign expansions (Blood Ravens Story Prologue and Aftermath) and the official digital soundtrack; $89.99 / 89.99 EUR / £74.99, with a 10% pre-order discount.
Year 1 Expansion (PC / Steam) — the paid content bundle included in the Commander Edition (Blood Ravens Story Prologue + Aftermath campaign expansion); also sold separately for Standard Edition owners after launch.
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Release Milestones
2025-08-19 — Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 with a cinematic CGI reveal trailer introducing four playable factions on the planet Kronus.
2025-09-28 — First in-engine gameplay trailer, "Back to War", premiered at the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct.
2026-05-21 — Release date and Year One roadmap revealed at the Warhammer Skulls 2026 showcase: September 17, 2026 on PC, with pre-orders opening the same day.
2026-08-12 — Delayed from September 17 to December 3, 2026; Commander Edition early access moved to November 30.
2026-11-30 — Commander Edition owners begin playing through the 3-day early unlock (Advance Access).
2026-12-03 — Worldwide launch on PC (Steam).
Game Overview
Return to the RTS series’ roots with deeply satisfying strategy gameplay. Take command of four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus in their series debut! Fight through 70+ epic campaign missions, as well as the replayable Last Stand, Skirmish and multiplayer modes.
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FAQ
When does Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV release?
December 3, 2026 on PC (Steam). Commander Edition owners can start playing three days earlier, on November 30, 2026.
Does my PC meet the system requirements?
The full specs have not been published yet: the Steam page currently lists only a 64-bit processor and operating system, and marks the detailed minimum and recommended requirements as “coming soon”.
What's the difference between the Standard and Commander Editions?
The Standard Edition ($59.99) is the base game only. The Commander Edition ($89.99) adds a 3-day early unlock from November 30, both Year One campaign expansions and the official digital soundtrack. Both editions are 10% off while pre-ordering.
Is Dawn of War IV coming to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S?
Not announced. The game is currently PC (Steam) only, with no console versions confirmed.
How much content is in the base game?
Four separate faction campaigns (Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and the series-first Adeptus Mechanicus) totalling 70+ missions, plus Skirmish, Last Stand, co-op and online multiplayer modes.
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