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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition Release Date Reveal

[h3]We’re excited to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition will be released on August 14, 2025![/h3][p][/p][p]The Definitive Edition will be available to purchase that same day for USD$29.99. Players who already own the Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition will be entitled to a 30% upgrade discount on Steam and GOG. This discount for previous owners will remain in place for the foreseeable future. The team has been hard at work updating this classic experience for modern hardware, but in the meantime, check out the classic Dawn of War trailer, newly enhanced in 4K!  [/p][p][/p][p]Q: When is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition coming out?  [/p][p]A: August 14, 2025    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: What platforms will Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition be available for?  [/p][p]A: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition will be available for PC on the Steam and GOG storefronts.    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: How much will Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition cost?  [/p][p]A: USD$29.99[/p][p][/p][p]Q: I own the Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition, do I get a discount?  [/p][p]A: Yes! There will be a 30% discount for players who own the Anniversary Edition on Steam or GOG.  [/p][p] [/p][p]Q: What languages will Dawn of War: Definitive Edition support? [/p][p]A: Most of the original translations for the game will be available at launch with the addition of full text support for Simplified Chinese. We’ll have more news on all the language options for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition closer to its release date. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is the minimum recommended specification on the Steam Store page accurate?  [/p][p]A: This is a conservative preliminary minimum specification. Further optimization during development will bring this down before launch.    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will you be adding any new content or post-launch DLC?  [/p][p]A: No. Our focus is on delivering the ultimate Dawn of War experience when we launch the Definitive Edition later this year – that means everything players know and love from the original game all in one package. We’ll keep an eye out for any critical issues or bugs that need to be addressed after launch, but our primary goal is to optimize Dawn of War for modern hardware.    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will you be making any multiplayer balance changes or quality of life improvements? [/p][p]A: Though our primary focus is on updating the game for modern hardware, we have been keeping a close eye on your feedback. Multiplayer balance will mostly remain the same; however, we have been fixing some of the most egregious legacy bugs that should help improve the multiplayer experience. Though not all legacy bugs will be addressed for launch, we plan to be on standby to hot fix any high priority issues after the game’s official release. In addition to that, we are experimenting with changes to high impact items to improve general gameplay, such as the behavior of flying units or the pathing of infantry and vehicles, along with quality-of-life settings such as grid key presets.    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Does this mean that we’ll also get a new version of Dawn of War 2 or any other Relic Entertainment games?  [/p][p]A: We can only talk about games that we have announced. Right now, we’re focused on supporting the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition and our other released and upcoming Relic games.    [/p][p][/p][p]Q: When will you share more information about the updates and improvements to the game?  [/p][p]A: In the lead up to our August launch, we have lots to share from the development team in blogs, videos, and livestreams. Join the official Relic Entertainment Discord server to stay up to date on the latest. [/p]

Warhammer 40k Dawn of War gives away masses of free DLC to all owners

If you've been playing and slaying on Space Marine 2, and want to return to one of the other greatest Warhammer 40k games, the team behind beloved RTS game Dawn of War has for you the perfect gift. Marking the anniversaries of Dawn of War and Dawn of War 2, Sega is giving away every single DLC for both games for the low, low price of absolutely nothing. If it's been sitting in your library for a while, or if you've finished the base campaigns and want to branch out, this is the perfect moment to try one of the PC's heftiest strategy games.


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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Dawn of War II get free Anniversary Edition upgrades

Relic Entertainment / SEGA have announced that all players that have Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II have been given a free upgrade to the new Anniversary Edition.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-and-dawn-of-war-ii-get-free-anniversary-edition-upgrades

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition

The fan-favourite and legendary release of Dawn of War and Dawn of War 2, originally developed by Relic Entertainment in 2004 and 2009 respectively, have just turned 20 and 15 years years old! To celebrate, we’ve put together two Anniversary Editions, collecting the original game with all its DLC and expansions, as well as a host of fun extras for fans. To celebrate 20 and 15 years of these seminal titles, the Anniversary Editions will be a free upgrade for all existing Steam owners of Dawn of War 1, and Dawn of War 2!

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Anniversary Edition now includes:

- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising
- All additional DLCs such as exclusive multiplayer army skins, and campaign and Last Stand wargear previously only available as DLC packs.




With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000. Experience intense melee and devastating ranged combat. Use vicious melee sync-kills to obliterate your enemies. Outsmart your opponents using dynamic and destructible environments to suppress, flank and destroy your foes.

Six Playable Factions

Play as the transhuman warriors of the Space Marines, the savage and rowdy Orks, the mystical Eldar, the fiendish powers of Chaos, the ever-consuming Tyranids, and the mechanized force of the Imperial Guard.

Three Epic Campaigns

Guide an elite strike force of Space Marines through the original Dawn of War II campaign and its Chaos Rising follow-up. Then play as any of the six factions in Retribution, the finale of the whole campaign.
Throughout, a full rpg-style progression and wargear systems allow you to grow your heroes from new recruits to hardened veterans of endless war. Plus, all three campaigns are fully playable with a co-op partner!

Intense Multiplayer

Take on the world in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 multiplayer matches. Choose for 3 heroes for each faction, leveling them up in match while building your army. Destroy the enemy in annihilation mode or battle for control in Victory Point mode.

Last Stand Co-op

Choose from eight playable heroes and group up with two co-op partners in Last Stand mode. Unlock wargear and customize your loadouts as you fight to survive through 20 waves of enemies from across the franchise.

Two of the best Warhammer 40k games are on sale, praise the Emperor

Of all the various Warhammer 40k games, it's no secret that Warhammer 40k Dawn of War remains supreme. If you're looking to get in the tactical mindset ahead of Age of Sigmar - Realms of Ruin's new beta, then you'll be happy to hear that both Warhammer 40k Dawn of War and its sequel are on sale at a discount that would make even the Emperor smile - if he could.


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