9 September 2026: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV developer KING Art Games is taking players deeper into the game’s multiplayer with three new Battlefield Reports, beginning today with an advanced 1v1 Annihilation showdown between the Orks and Necrons.
The new Battlefield Reports build on the multiplayer action shown so far, showcasing more advanced strategies, units and late-game combat, expand the fight with 2v2 multiplayer and take a first look at 2v2 Team Skirmish.
Bartfield Report #3 - Orks vs. Necrons – 1v1 Annihilation
Today’s Battlefield Report sees Creative Director Jan Theysen face QA Lead Orvie Thumel, KING Art’s best Dawn of War IV player and a former Dawn of War II shoutcaster and elite player, in a 1v1 Annihilation battle.
Orvie commands the Necrons, showcasing more of their unit roster and previously unseen late-game capabilities, while Jan leads the Orks into battle.
The battlefield report also gives players a look at configurable match settings and some of the ongoing development work to improve battlefield readability, including changes to the Necron Power Matrix, informed by ongoing community feedback.
Watch Dawn of War IV Battlefield Report #3 – Orks vs. Necrons: 1v1 Annihilation
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The War For Kronus Continues
Two more Battlefield Reports follow later this month:
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On 16 September, the action expands into 2v2 multiplayer, with all four factions battling for control in a new game type – a Team Domination match.
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Then, on 23 September, Jan and Elliott team up for the first look at 2v2 Team Skirmish against a high-difficulty computer opponent, putting their teamwork, Commander choices and adaptability to the test.
Tune in on 16 and 23 September to the Warhammer 40:0000: Dawn of War IV YouTube channel [LINK] to watch the next two Battlefield Reports.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Latest assets can be found here: Dawn of War IV - Assets - PLAION Press Server
Title: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
Platform: PC
Genre: RTS
Developer: KING ART Games
Publisher: Deep Silver / PLAION
Release Date: December 3 (Commander Edition on November 30)
KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards.
KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME)
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Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
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