Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
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Release DateDec 3, 2026· Your local time:
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on Dec 3, 2026 on PC via Steam, with no console versions announced; the Standard edition is priced at $59.99 and the Commander edition at $89.99, the latter adding three-day early access from November 30 and both Year One campaign expansions.
Every trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. The fourth Dawn of War is set on the planet Kronus with four playable factions — Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and the series-first Adeptus Mechanicus — across 70-plus campaign missions.
Release Date
PCDec 3, 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 is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV coming out?
December 3, 2026 on PC (Steam); Commander Edition owners start three days early, on November 30.
How much will Dawn of War IV cost?
The Standard Edition is $59.99 and the Commander Edition is $89.99, both with a 10% pre-order discount.
Is Dawn of War IV delayed again?
It moved once — from September 17 to December 3, 2026 (announced August 12), with Commander Edition early access shifting to November 30.
Will Dawn of War IV be on PC?
Yes — PC (Steam) only. No PS5 or Xbox Series X|S versions have been announced.
What is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV?
A real-time strategy game set on the planet Kronus, with four faction campaigns (Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and the series-first Adeptus Mechanicus) totalling 70-plus missions, plus Skirmish modes.
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