In the grim darkness of the far future, war has returned to the ravaged world of Kronus.

Prepare to unleash hell in Dawn of War IV, the next chapter in the iconic Warhammer 40,000 RTS series.

Set many years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, war has returned to the planet Kronus, along with Captain Cyrus, Chief Librarian Jonah Orion and Warboss Gorgutz and several new commanders as four factions fight for supremacy. Kronus features a number of distinct biomes including the Wasteland, Iceland, Highlands, Hive City & Manufactorum regions.

Cyrus narrates his own life of duty, war, and sacrifice, revealing the four main playable factions: Space Marines (Blood Ravens), Orks, Adeptus Mechanicus, and the Necrons, and returning characters such as Jonah and Gorgutz. It shows the grim, dark, and brutal nature of war at an epic scale, both ranged and melee.

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.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV marks a triumphant return to the franchise's roots, with classic base-building, large armies, and deep strategic gameplay all brought to life through modern innovations and a fresh narrative set on the iconic planet Kronus, approximately 200 years after the events of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade.

Enjoy an endlessly replayable collection of game modes, including the return of fan-favourite Last Stand! Fight highly-configurable AI battles in Skirmish, or take on the world in 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 multiplayer. Wherever you’re waging war, use the Painter tool to stamp your own unique personality on your fighting forces, as well as the option to use existing factions from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

The RTS King is back...and is bigger than ever!

The Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Closed Beta awaits!

Join us from 21st–26th October and help put Dawn of War IV through its paces ahead of launch.

Following our Community Playtests and Battlefield Reports, we're significantly expanding our player testing with a Dawn of War IV Closed Beta taking place between 21st –26th October, giving many more players the opportunity to put the game through its paces ahead of launch on December 3rd.  

What Can I Play?

1v1 Skirmish against AI will be available throughout the Beta. 

1v1 Multiplayer will also be available during scheduled sessions, with exact times shared with selected participants.

Interested? Here’s how to apply 

For those who took part in previous Dawn of War IV playtests, you're already on our testing list. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email closer to the time with the next steps for the Closed Beta. 

For those who have already signed up for the Dawn of War IV Newsletter

Keep an eye on your inbox for an email closer to the time with the Closed Beta application survey and further information on how to apply. 

For everyone else

If you haven't yet, sign up for the Dawn of War IV Newsletter before 18th October and make sure you confirm your email address. From 12th October, we’ll send you an application, a survey and information on the next steps.  

Places are limited, and completing an application does not guarantee selection.

Talk About Your Experience

Unlike our previous player tests, selected participants will be able to discuss their Closed Beta experience only, subject to the terms of the Closed Beta NDA. However, you must not record, livestream, screenshot or share gameplay footage from the Beta. There will be no private Closed Beta Discord for this test. Instead, we encourage participants to share their thoughts and experiences through the usual Dawn of War IV community channels and their own social media.

Have Feedback or Need Help? 

We'd love to hear your feedback and see you join the conversation with the wider community. If you run into a technical, account or access issue selected participants will receive details on how to contact Customer Support ahead of the Beta, including how to provide any information that may help us investigate an issue.

Help Us Put Dawn of War IV to the Test

Your feedback will help the development team as we continue refining Dawn of War IV ahead of launch. Participants will also be invited to complete a post-Beta survey.

Thank you for helping us put Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV to the test. 
 
At Last, Back to War!!

Key Features:

• Four fully playable and distinct factions: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and the Adeptus Mechanicus. Each of the four factions in Dawn of War IV have a separate campaign which tells a different side of the overall story, featuring a total of 70+ missions.
• Extensive solo campaigns and other game modes: Skirmish, co-op, and competitive multiplayer, along with the return of the fan-favorite Last Stand. In each of the game’s modes, players build bases, assume control of faction Commanders, gather resources, and command units to ultimately overwhelm the enemy’s forces.
• Legendary Warhammer storytelling at its finest: Co-written by legendary Black Library author John French, each faction has its own cinematic CGI intro, which leads into a non-linear campaign, providing a wealth of replayability for players who want to explore every inch of this epic saga.
• Biggest Dawn of War at launch: Four distinct factions, 10+ playable Commanders, 110+ units / buildings, many of which are customizable, an in-game editor for player-created content, and a Painter tool for unit customization.
• Modern innovation mixed with classic RTS mechanics: With the revolutionary Combat Director, gameplay will have a next-level display of visceral melee combat.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is coming to PC (Steam) on December 3, 2026.