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Dawn of War 4 Release Date and Early Access

Learn about the Dawn of War 4 release date, the early access window, and where you can play KING Art's RTS.

KING Art’s real-time strategy sequel is closer than it looks, and the launch comes with an early window for some players. Here is the Dawn of War 4 release date, when the early unlock starts for Commander Edition owners, and which platforms the game launches on.

When Does Dawn of War 4 Come Out?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026. The game was delayed from its original September 17 date, and it is coming to Windows PC through Steam. Here are the dates and platform details you need to plan around the new launch window:

  • Full release: December 3, 2026
  • Early access (Commander Edition): November 30, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Windows) on Steam
  • Developer and publisher: KING Art and Deep Silver

What Time Does Dawn of War 4 Release?

The launch time has not been confirmed. However, SteamDB lists a specific date and time, indicating that the game should unlock on December 3 at 16:00 UTC. We will update this section once the official time is available, so check back before launch day if you plan to play right away.

Can You Play Dawn of War 4 Early?

Yes, you can play Dawn of War 4 early, but only with the Commander Edition. It includes a 3-day early unlock, which lets you start playing on November 30 instead of waiting for December 3. The Standard Edition does not include early access, so it unlocks on the full release date. If you only want the base game at launch, the Standard Edition has you covered.

Dawn of War 4 Release Date FAQ

Q: When is the Dawn of War 4 release date?

A: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches on December 3, 2026.


Q: When does Dawn of War 4 early access start?

A: Commander Edition players can start playing on November 30, 2026.


Q: Is Dawn of War 4 coming to consoles?

A: Deep Silver only lists a PC release on Steam for Windows.


Q: Was Dawn of War 4 delayed?

A: Yes, the game was originally set for September 17 and moved to December 3.

That covers the Dawn of War 4 release date and the early access window for the Commander Edition. If you are also tracking another Warhammer launch, our guide on the Warhammer Survivors release date has the details!


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