Developer KING Art Games today announced that they are taking a little more time to further refine the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV experience to deliver the highest level of quality on day one. As a result, Dawn of War IV will now launch on Dec. 3, with Commander Edition players gaining early access on Nov. 30. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2272360/Warhammer_40000_Dawn_of_War_IV/

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Development continues at full pace, and players can expect more Battlefield Reports, gameplay showcases, and developer deep dives over the coming months as the studio shares more of what’s to come.

“As we approached the final stages of development, we saw an opportunity to further enhance Dawn of War IV and deliver the quality of experience we’ve always envisioned,” said Creative Director Jan Theysen. “The additional time will allow us to continue optimizing performance, resolving bugs, and applying further polish to ensure players have the best possible experience from day one.”

Alongside today’s announcement, KING Art Games has released an updated Year One roadmap reflecting the revised launch timing. Release dates for post-launch content will be announced at a later date.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on Dec. 3, 2026, with Commander Edition players deploying on Nov. 30 through a 3-Day Early Unlock. Both editions are available to pre-order now with a 10% discount.

The war will continue long after launch. Throughout Year One, players can look forward to free updates including the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor, alongside two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and introduce a new playable faction to the battlefield.

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