“Cleanse, purge, kill!” Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is coming to PC later this year. Developed by Relic Entertainment, this is the iconic Dawn of War as players remember it, but optimized for modern hardware. The award winning and genre-defining classic real-time strategy game has been improved and enhanced while remaining faithful to the grimdark original.
So, what is included in the Definitive Edition?
- Everything – all in one game!
- 4 Classic Dawn of War Campaigns
- 9 classically depicted Warhammer 40,000 Armies
- Over 200 maps
What’s new and improved?
- 4K and widescreen support
- Upgraded unit and world textures – 4x the originals
- Upgraded from x32-bit to x64-bit platform
- Compatible with 20-years of lovingly crafted mods with better mod management in-game
- Image based lighting enables a higher level of fidelity, while retaining the classic experience
- Improved world lighting, unit reflections, improved shadows, new unit gloss and emissive lighting will faithfully enhance the game
- Improved gameplay camera shows the battlefield like never before
- Increased draw distance allows for a more cinematic experience
- HUD and screen layout optimized for wide screen viewing
New players can experience where this classic franchise began, and veterans can relive the magic of this seminal Warhammer 40,000 title.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition will be releasing later this year for PC on both Steam and GOG. Wishlist it today!
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FAQ
Q: When is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition coming out?
A: We are targeting a release later this year in 2025.
Q: What platforms will Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition be available for?
A: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition will be available for PC on the Steam and GOG storefronts.
Q: How much will Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition cost?
A: We don’t have a final price just yet but will announce this soon.
Q: What languages will Dawn of War: Definitive Edition support?
A: We’ll have more news on all the language options for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition closer to its release date.
Q: Is the minimum recommended specification on the Steam Store page accurate?
A: This is a conservative preliminary minimum specification. Further optimization during development will bring this down before launch.
Q: Will you be adding any new content or post-launch DLC?
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.
Q: Does this mean that we’ll also get a new version of Dawn of War 2 or any other Relic Entertainment games?
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.
Q: When will you share more information about the updates and improvements to the game?
A: Over the coming months we will have lots more 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.
