Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Guide

Dawn of War IV release date

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Quick answer

Dawn of War IV releases on December 3, 2026 for PC via Steam. Commander Edition owners can play from November 30, 2026 — a three-day early unlock. The exact unlock hour, preload timing and download size have not been announced.

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What is confirmed

Item Detail
Full release December 3, 2026
Early unlock November 30, 2026 — Commander Edition only, three days early
Platform PC (Windows) via Steam
Price $59.99, with a 10% pre-order discount to $53.99 in the US
Developer / publisher KING Art Games / Deep Silver (PLAION)
Editions Standard and Commander Edition

The December 3 date comes from the Steam store page and the official FAQ. The November 30 early unlock is repeated on the official site, the editions graphic and the October 23 news post.

How the date changed

What is not confirmed yet

What to do before launch

  1. Decide on the edition. Commander Edition is the only way to play on November 30 and includes both announced DLCs; the Standard Edition is the base game only. Our Commander Edition breakdown compares them line by line.
  2. Check your PC. The official system requirements are still listed as “coming soon” on Steam, so do not assume your machine is fine yet.
  3. Wishlist / follow the store page so Steam notifies you when preload or the unlock time appears.

When will we know the unlock time?

Usually a few days before launch: the store page starts showing a countdown, and the publisher posts launch timing. We will update this page the moment Deep Silver publishes an hour. Until then, treat any specific time you see elsewhere as an estimate.

FAQ

When does Dawn of War IV come out?

December 3, 2026, on PC via Steam. Commander Edition owners get a three-day early unlock starting November 30, 2026.

What time does Dawn of War IV unlock?

Not announced. Deep Silver has not published an unlock hour. Steam releases commonly go live at 10:00 PT / 18:00 UTC, but that is a convention, not a confirmed time for this game.

Was Dawn of War IV delayed?

Yes. The developers were still citing September 17, 2026 in late July. On August 12, 2026 they announced the move to December 3, 2026 to take additional time.

Is there a preload?

Not announced. The store page does not mention preloading yet, and the download size is not published.

What platforms is it on?

Steam for PC (Windows) only. No PlayStation, Xbox or Switch version has been announced.

Is the November 30 date early access?

It is a three-day early unlock for Commander Edition buyers, not an Early Access release. The full game launches December 3.

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