Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV Arrives in September 2026, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed With Two Major Expansions in Year One
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Key Points:
- Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War IV is officially set to release on PC on September 17, 2026, as announced at Warhammer Skulls 2026 by developer KING Art and publisher Deep Silver.
- The game will feature a post-launch roadmap including two paid expansions within its first year, with the first expansion, Blood Ravens, arriving in Winter 2026 and the second, Aftermath, expected in Spring 2027.
- Pre-orders are now live, with the base game priced at $53.99 USD (10% off initially) and a Commander Edition at $80.99 USD, which includes both Year 1 expansions and early access three days before launch.
- Major free updates are planned before the first expansion, including a map pack and the return of Crusade Mode in Fall 2026, followed by additional map packs and Crusade Mode content prior to Blood Ravens.
- The release of Dawn of War IV, alongside other major Warhammer strategy titles like Total War: Warhammer 40K, has generated anticipation for 2026 to be a significant year for Warhammer strategy games.