Relic Entertainment has officially launched Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition, bringing one of the most influential real-time strategy titles of the early 2000s to modern platforms. The updated edition is now available on Steam and GOG for $29.99 USD.
To mark the release, owners of the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition can access a 30% Veteran’s Discount. In addition, all players can benefit from a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks.
The Definitive Edition includes the base game as well as all three expansions — Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm. This updated release preserves the gameplay and atmosphere that made the original 2004 release popular while implementing a series of visual, performance, and technical improvements for today’s hardware.
Enhanced Visuals and Modern Performance
Key upgrades in the Definitive Edition include:
- Full 4K resolution support with up to 4× upscaled textures
- Improved lighting, reflections, shadows, gloss, and emissive effects
- Enhanced camera controls and extended draw distance for cinematic views
- Optimized HUD and interface layout for widescreen monitors
- Upgrade to 64-bit architecture for improved stability and performance
- Refined pathfinding and better handling of large-scale battles
The release also ensures compatibility with a 20-year history of community-created mods, allowing players to enhance or customize their gameplay further.
Content and Gameplay
With over 100 skirmish maps, nine playable armies, and a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes, Dawn of War – Definitive Edition delivers the complete RTS package. The combination of all expansions in a single release ensures that players have access to every campaign and army without the need for additional purchases.
Relic Entertainment’s Definitive Edition is aimed at both returning fans and new players interested in experiencing one of the most recognized Warhammer 40,000 games in its most complete and technically advanced form.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is available now for PC via Steam and GOG.
