"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition Launches, Reviving 20-Year-Old RTS Classic"

Relic has officially announced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition, a remastered version of the beloved 20-year-old RTS classic, bringing the iconic game into the modern era with enhanced visuals and full compatibility for today’s systems.

Set to launch later this year on PC via Steam and GOG, Dawn of War – Definitive Edition stays true to the original gameplay that fans adore, now optimized for modern hardware. For a deep dive into the details, IGN has an exclusive interview with design director Philippe Boulle—essential reading for any fan of the series.

This comprehensive edition includes all original content and standalone expansions, featuring four classic campaigns, nine playable armies, and over 200 maps—all bundled into a single, seamless experience. The visual overhaul includes 4K resolution support, textures upscaled to 4x their original quality, and advanced image-based lighting for improved fidelity while preserving the game’s signature look and feel. Enhanced world lighting, refined unit reflections, improved shadows, and new emissive and gloss effects elevate the real-time combat without altering the core gameplay.

The camera has been updated to allow for a wider field of view, letting players take in more of the battlefield, while the HUD and interface have been redesigned for modern widescreen displays. Additionally, the game has been transitioned to a 64-bit platform, ensuring better performance and full compatibility with over two decades of community-created mods—honoring and supporting the vibrant modding scene that has kept the game alive.

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View 11 Images“The Definitive Edition celebrates the original Dawn of War and preserves the legacy of this landmark Warhammer 40,000 title for years to come,” said Justin Dowdeswell, CEO at Relic Entertainment. “Warhammer 40,000 is more popular than ever, and we want new players to experience where the classic Dawn of War franchise began, while providing a platform for our long-time fans to relive it in its entirety.”

The announcement was made during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 broadcast. If you missed the event, full coverage of all announcements and trailers is available for fans to explore.