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Necrons Return in *Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV* Trailer
7/21/2026, 11:48:00 AM
Trailer Unveils the Necron Campaign
On 20 July 2026 Deep Silver and KING Art Games released the third of four in-game CGI narrative sequences for *Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV*. The cinematic focuses on the Necron faction, introducing Chronomancer Thothmek of the Szerkhan Dynasty as he observes Space Marines and Orks battling on the surface of Kronus. Thothmek condemns the “desecration of the ancient Necron tombs” and awakens his legions—Necron Warriors, Triarch Stalkers, Canoptek Scarabs, and Lych Guards—to reclaim the planet.
Game Overview and Release Details
*Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV* is a real-time strategy title set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players will command four playable factions: Necrons, Space Marines, Orks, and Adeptus Mechanicus, each with its own non-linear campaign. The game launches on PC via Steam on September 17 2026; a Commander Edition becomes available September 14 2026 through a three-day early unlock. Both editions are currently available for pre-order with a 10 % discount. Post-launch support includes free Year One updates, the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, commanders, a Mission Editor, and two major story expansions that will deepen the conflict on Kronus and add a fifth playable faction.
Official Statements from Developer and Publisher
Deep Silver and KING Art Games announced that the Necron CGI sequence “reveals the return of the Necrons as they awaken to reclaim the ancient tomb world of Kronus.” The companies emphasized that the trailer “introduces one of the four playable factions” and highlighted the upcoming “free updates featuring the return of Crusade Mode, new maps, modes, Commanders, and the Mission Editor.” Both statements were included in the press release accompanying the trailer.
What Players Can Expect
The trailer suggests a shift in the strategic landscape of the game: the Necrons will no longer be a background threat but a primary force capable of “purge[ing] all who stand in the way of its reclamation.” The inclusion of dedicated Necron units such as Triarch Stalkers and Lych Guards indicates unique gameplay mechanics for the faction. Combined with the promised post-launch content, the launch aims to deliver a long-term RTS experience that expands the narrative scope of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
