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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art borrowed elements from Dawn of War 2 and 3 for heroes, 'upgrade mechanics,' and UI aspects, because while it loves the first game, 'it's also over 20 years old'

TechRadar By Demi Williams Nov 3, 2026 · 7:11 AM 3 min read 0 views 0 comments

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says King Art borrowed elements from Dawn of War 2 and 3 for heroes, 'upgrade mechanics,' and UI aspects, because while it loves the first game, 'it's also over 20 years old' — Image: TechRadar

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen has confirmed that the upcoming RTS game drew inspiration from Dawn of War 2 and 3's mechanics.

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