Total War: Warhammer 40,000
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Key Points:
- Warhammer 40,000 fans can look forward to multiple strategy games in the near future, notably Dawn of War IV and Total War: Warhammer 40,000, both targeting PC but differing in gameplay style and scale.
- King Art Games’ creative director Jan Theysen and senior designer Elliott Verbiest view Total War: Warhammer 40,000 not as direct competition but as complementary, believing both games will attract fans and boost interest in the Warhammer 40K franchise.
- Dawn of War IV, releasing on September 17, 2026, is a traditional RTS with manageable mid-scale battles and story campaigns for four factions, aiming to serve as an accessible entry point for newcomers to the Warhammer 40K universe.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 combines turn-based grand strategy with real-time tactical battles and will be available on both PC and consoles, distinguishing its audience from the PC-only Dawn of War IV.
- Both developers express mutual respect and enthusiasm for each other's projects, emphasizing that a growing number of quality Warhammer 40K games benefits the entire community.