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Dawn of War 4 Guide

Release date, factions, units, Last Stand, roadmap, and build order planning for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV.

Launch facts

What is confirmed

Release date September 17, 2026

Steam lists the PC launch date.

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Advance access September 14, 2026

Commander Edition buyers can start three days early.

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Campaign scale 70+ missions

Separate faction campaigns feed into one larger narrative.

Steam store page
Modes Campaign, Skirmish, Last Stand, Multiplayer

Several modes include solo, co-op, or PvP support.

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Steam signal Top 20 wishlist rank

SteamDB showed a top wishlist rank at research time.

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Positioning

Why this site starts before launch

Dawn of War IV has enough public information for release, faction, roadmap, and source-backed database pages. It does not yet have enough live data for final meta claims.

First traffic bet

  • Release date and editions pages capture early search.
  • Faction pages capture beginner intent before launch.
  • Planner and unit tracker create repeat-use assets after launch.
  • Meta pages wait for player evidence, not guesses.
Faction paths

Start with the four launch factions

space marines guide

Space Marines

Flexible elite squads built around positioning and decisive timing.

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orks guide

Orks

Aggressive swarm pressure with late-game options for elite specialization.

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necrons guide

Necrons

Slow durable armies that scale through regeneration and territory control.

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adeptus mechanicus guide

Adeptus Mechanicus

Networked base power, scouting tools, and fragile infantry that need planning.

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Quick picker

Choose a starting guide

Space Marines are the safest first read for a balanced start.