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

Relic Entertainment has exciting news for fans of the iconic real-time strategy game with the announcement of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. Set to launch later this year on PC via Steam and GOG, this modernized version brings back the beloved gameplay of the 20-year-old classic, optimized for today's hardware.

In an exclusive interview with IGN, design director Philippe Boulle delves deep into what players can expect from the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. If you're a fan, this interview is a must-read.

The Dawn of War community has been eagerly awaiting a revival of the franchise, and this definitive edition of the original game, hailed as one of the best, if not the best, Warhammer 40,000 games ever, could be the perfect starting point. Fans are hopeful that Relic will leverage this release to pave the way for a new entry in the series, possibly *Dawn of War 4*.

The Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is packed with all the content from the original game and its standalone expansions. This includes four classic campaigns, nine armies, and over 200 maps, all integrated into one comprehensive experience. The game now supports 4K resolution, with textures upscaled to four times their original size and enhanced with image-based lighting for a higher level of visual fidelity while maintaining the classic feel. Improvements in world lighting, unit reflections, shadows, and new unit gloss and emissive lighting further enhance the action-packed gameplay.

The camera system has been updated to allow for 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 over two decades of community-created mods, which supports the ongoing efforts of the modding community.

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

He also highlighted the game's role in attracting new players, saying, “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.”

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