Dawn of War is making a triumphant return! Relic Entertainment has thrilled fans by announcing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition, a refreshed take on the iconic real-time strategy game that originally captivated players over two decades ago. As a devoted fan of the 2004 classic, I couldn't resist diving deeper beyond the debut trailer you can see below. Channeling my inner Inquisitor, I sought out design director Philippe Boulle to uncover the details of this much-anticipated revival in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000.

Boulle joined Relic Entertainment in November 2005, just in time to contribute to Dawn of War’s second expansion, Dark Crusade. His journey with the franchise continued through Dawn of War: Soulstorm, Dawn of War 2, Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising, Space Marine, Company of Heroes 2, Dawn of War 3, and even Age of Empires 4. With such an extensive history at Relic and deep roots in the Warhammer 40,000 gaming world, Boulle is the perfect person to shed light on the enhancements made to Dawn of War Definitive Edition. We also took a moment to revel in the nostalgia of Dawn of War's legendary opening cinematic. Naturally, the conversation wouldn't be complete without touching on the prospects of Dawn of War 4. And for those needing a recap of all the exciting reveals from Warhammer Skulls 2025, we've got you covered.