Publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art Games today revealed the fourth and final faction deep dive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing two playable Space Marine chapters: the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on PC Dec. 3, 2026. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2272360/Warhammer_40000_Dawn_of_War_IV)
Watch today’s faction deep dive on YouTube here:
The Space Marines rely on steady expansion and powerful shock assaults to disrupt enemy forces. Elite, powerful, but fewer in numbers compared to the hordes of xenos, they depend on careful positioning and tactical flexibility to maintain the advantage.
On Kronus, two legendary Chapters answer the call to war. The mysterious Blood Ravens favor reconnaissance, infiltration, and precision. Operating behind enemy lines, they gather intelligence and exploit weaknesses. The Dark Angels, on the other hand, embrace head-on force, deploying heavily armored formations in relentless assaults of sheer firepower.
Leading the Space Marines into battle are Captain Cyrus of the Blood Ravens and Company Master Astoran of the Dark Angels. Where Cyrus specializes in stealth, marksmanship and a well-timed air strike, Astoran leads from the front, his mighty Terminator armor making him nearly unstoppable.
Pummel the battlefield in a storm of Drop Pods. Channel your fury into searing Orbital Bombardments. Command humanity’s greatest warriors and last resort against the encroaching darkness.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on Dec. 3, 2026, with Commander Edition players deploying on Nov. 30 through a 3-Day Early Unlock. Both editions are available to pre-order now with a 10% discount. The war will continue long after launch. Year One includes free updates featuring the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor, alongside two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and introduce a new playable faction to the battlefield.
