Release date and countdown
Dawn of War 4 Release Date, Time and Countdown
Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026 on Steam. Commander Edition owners can play from November 30, 2026. The countdown below runs in your own time zone; the unlock hour goes in the day Deep Silver announces it.
Last updated Game version: Pre-launch (official info, October 2026)
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| What | Date | Unlock time (PC, Steam) |
|---|---|---|
| Commander Edition 3-Day Early UnlockPlayers with the Commander Edition | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Not announced yet |
| Full launchEveryone who owns Dawn of War IV (Standard or Commander Edition) | Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Not announced yet |
Dawn of War 4 release date: the short answer
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV comes out on Thursday, December 3, 2026, on Steam for PC. If you buy the Commander Edition, its 3-Day Early Unlock lets you start on Monday, November 30, 2026. These dates come from the official website and the developer's own posts; the launch was moved from September 17 in August, and the dates have not changed since.
What time does Dawn of War 4 unlock?
The hour has not been announced yet. Deep Silver and KING Art Games have only given the dates. Steam games usually unlock at the same moment worldwide, so once the hour is official we will show it here for 13 cities, from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, São Paulo, London, Berlin / Paris, Moscow, Dubai, India, Beijing / Singapore, Tokyo / Seoul, Sydney to Auckland, and the countdown above turns into a live clock. If you see an exact unlock time elsewhere before then, it is a guess.
Commander Edition early access: November 30
The early start is part of the Commander Edition only. Deep Silver lists it as a pre-order bonus of that edition: a 3-Day Early Unlock, so you deploy on November 30, 2026, three days before everyone else. The Standard Edition starts on December 3, 2026. The Commander Edition also includes the two story DLCs and the soundtrack; our Dawn of War 4 Commander vs Standard comparison lists everything and picks the right one for you.
How the date got here
- August 19, 2025: Dawn of War IV revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, coming to Steam in 2026.
- May 21, 2026: Release date set for September 17, 2026, with pre-orders for the Standard and Commander Editions.
- August 12, 2026: Launch moved to December 3, 2026. The studio said it wanted more time before release.
- October 21, 2026: Closed Beta from October 21 to 26 (1v1 Skirmish against AI, plus scheduled 1v1 multiplayer sessions), for selected applicants under NDA.
Platforms and price
PC (Windows) on Steam. On October 22, 2026 the US Steam store listed the Standard Edition at $59.99 and the Commander Edition at $89.99, each 10% off as a pre-order. No PlayStation or Xbox version has been announced. Steam has not listed full PC specs yet; our Dawn of War 4 system requirements page tracks what is known.
What to do before launch
Pick your army first: the Dawn of War 4 factions guide compares the Space Marines, Orks, Necrons and Adeptus Mechanicus and their Commanders. Questions about co-op, Last Stand, multiplayer and the campaign are answered in the Dawn of War 4 FAQ. You can also wishlist or pre-order on the Steam store page.
Questions
When does Dawn of War 4 come out?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026, on Steam for PC. Players with the Commander Edition can start three days earlier, on November 30, 2026.
What time does Dawn of War 4 unlock?
Deep Silver has not announced the unlock hour yet, only the dates: November 30, 2026 for the Commander Edition and December 3, 2026 for everyone. We add the hour to this page, with the time in 13 cities, the day it is announced.
When does Dawn of War 4 early access start?
On November 30, 2026. The Commander Edition comes with a 3-Day Early Unlock, so its owners play from November 30, 2026 instead of December 3, 2026. The Standard Edition does not include it.
Was Dawn of War 4 delayed?
Yes. It was first set for September 17, 2026. On August 12, 2026 the developer moved the launch to December 3, 2026, saying it wanted more time before release. The Commander Edition's early start moved with it, from September 14 to November 30, 2026.
Can I pre-order Dawn of War 4?
Yes, on Steam. On October 22, 2026 the US store listed the Standard Edition at $53.99 and the Commander Edition at $80.99, both with the 10% pre-order discount ($59.99 and $89.99 before it).
Is Dawn of War 4 coming to PS5 or Xbox?
Not announced. Deep Silver says Dawn of War IV will be released on Steam for PC (Windows), and no console version has been announced.
Sources
- Official Dawn of War IV website, FAQ: When does Dawn of War IV release?
- KING Art Games on Steam: Official Game Overview Trailer (October 21, 2026)
- KING Art Games on Steam: Release Date Update (August 12, 2026)
- KING Art Games on Steam: Release date, pre-order and DLC plans (May 21, 2026)
- Deep Silver: Dawn of War IV Closed Beta
- Steam store page: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (prices)
Checked against the official posts on October 22, 2026. Until we have checked a page in the game itself, it follows the developer's own description; we update it as details are confirmed in play.
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