Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Delayed to December 3 for Polish

Developer KING Art Games has announced that the real-time strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV will now launch on December 3, 2026, for PC. The release date was moved from an earlier September window to allow for additional development time. Players who purchase the Commander Edition will receive three-day early access, beginning on November 30, 2026.

The delay was made to refine the game's performance, fix bugs, and incorporate feedback from recent community playtesting sessions. Creative Director Jan Theysen stated that the team saw an opportunity to further enhance the game as it approached the final stages of development. "The additional time will allow us to continue optimising performance, resolving bugs, and applying further polish to ensure players have the best possible experience from day one," Theysen said.

Alongside the revised launch date, KING Art Games has released an updated Year One roadmap for post-launch content. The plan includes both free updates and paid expansions. Free updates will feature the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, additional Commanders, and a Mission Editor. Two major story expansions are also planned, which will deepen the conflict...