Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War Gets The Definitive Edition Treatment, Out Later This Year

This year's Warhammer Skulls showcase had no shortage of announcements--from an upgraded version of Space Marine to a Boltgun sequel--but for strategy fans, the highlight here was the announcement of Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. There's no release date for it yet, but the game will be coming to PC later this year.This new version of the classic RTS has been updated for modern systems, and players can expect 4K support, upscaled textures, and image-based lighting to enhance the visuals. While developer Relic Entertainment is aiming to retain the classic experience of the game, there will be a few other modern touches like an improved gameplay camera alongside a HUD that has been optimized for widescreen gaming. The modding community can also expect to be catered to, as the game has been upgraded to support 64-bit platforms. This means that 20 years of community mods will continue to be supported.Continue Reading at GameSpot

May 22, 2025 - 20:00

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War Gets The Definitive Edition Treatment, Out Later This Year

This year's Warhammer Skulls showcase had no shortage of announcements--from an upgraded version of Space Marine to a Boltgun sequel--but for strategy fans, the highlight here was the announcement of Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition. There's no release date for it yet, but the game will be coming to PC later this year.

This new version of the classic RTS has been updated for modern systems, and players can expect 4K support, upscaled textures, and image-based lighting to enhance the visuals. While developer Relic Entertainment is aiming to retain the classic experience of the game, there will be a few other modern touches like an improved gameplay camera alongside a HUD that has been optimized for widescreen gaming.

The modding community can also expect to be catered to, as the game has been upgraded to support 64-bit platforms. This means that 20 years of community mods will continue to be supported.Continue Reading at GameSpot