"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition Launches, Reviving 20-Year-Old RTS Classic"

Relic has exciting news for fans of the classic real-time strategy game, announcing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. Set to launch later this year on PC via Steam and GOG, this modernized version breathes new life into the beloved 20-year-old title, keeping the original gameplay intact while enhancing it for today's hardware.

For those eager to dive into the specifics, IGN's exclusive interview with design director Philippe Boulle is a must-read, offering a comprehensive look at what Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition brings to the table.

The Definitive Edition is packed with content, including all four original Dawn of War campaigns, nine armies, and over 200 maps. It's not just about quantity; the game has been upgraded with 4K support, upscaled textures at four times the original resolution, and image-based lighting to enhance visual fidelity without losing the classic feel. Improvements to world lighting, unit reflections, and shadows, along with new unit gloss and emissive lighting, promise to make the moment-to-moment action more immersive than ever.

Gameplay enhancements include a camera that can zoom out further to give players a broader view of the battlefield, and the HUD and screen layout have been optimized for widescreen displays. The game has also been upgraded to a 64-bit platform, ensuring compatibility with the vast array of community mods developed over the past two decades.

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View 11 Images“The Definitive Edition celebrates the original Dawn of War and preserves the legacy of this landmark Warhammer 40,000 title for years to come,” said Justin Dowdeswell, CEO at Relic Entertainment.

“Warhammer 40,000 is more popular than ever, and we want new players to experience where the classic Dawn of War franchise began, while providing a platform for our long-time fans to relive it in its entirety.”

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition was unveiled during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 broadcast. If you missed the event, make sure to catch up on all the announcements and trailers from the show.