Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)

Released Feb 2009

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Anniversary Edition is a definitive bundle released on September 19, 2024, packaging the original Dawn of War II alongside all three campaigns (Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising, and Retribution), all DLC, cosmetic items, and the Last Stand mode. Relic explicitly described this as the complete Dawn of War II experience, and it was offered as a free upgrade to all existing Steam owners of the game. No new content was announced alongside this release — the Anniversary Edition is a celebration and consolidation of everything that already existed, not a platform for future additions. When asked in July 2025 whether a similar treatment (Definitive Edition) would come to Dawn of War II, Relic stated they could only speak to announced games and are focused on the Dawn of War 1 Definitive Edition and other released/upcoming titles — giving no indication of planned new content for Dawn of War II. The game's content has been complete since at least March 2016, when the final piece of new content (the Necron Overlord for Last Stand) was added. The Anniversary Edition re-release represents the final, complete packaging of everything ever released for this title.
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Anniversary Edition launched as a free upgrade for all existing owners, bundling Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising, Retribution, and all DLCs and cosmetic items into one complete package.
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Store description explicitly states this is 'the definitive Dawn of War II experience, featuring the original Dawn of War II, Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising, Dawn of War II – Retribution, Dawn of War II – The Last Stand, as well as all DLCs and cosmetic items.'
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Publisher
Relic Entertainment
Achievements
73
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Warhammer Classics

Warhammer Classics is a collection of the greatest titles from the annals of Warhammer video game history, spanning the last 30 years, brought back to life as a series to celebrate their iconic legacy.

Because of their classic nature, some of the content may not accurately reflect current depictions, lore, or presentation within the current Warhammer universes and settings

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition is the definitive Dawn of War II experience, featuring the original Dawn of War II, Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising, Dawn of War II - Retribution, Dawn of War II - The Last Stand, as well as all DLCs and cosmetic items.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play through your chosen race’s epic campaign. Clash with the enemies on battlefield ablaze with visceral melee and ranged combat. Lead and develop your squads from raw recruits into the most battle hardened veterans in the galaxy.

Brutal Frontline Action & Tactics

Get straight into the action to experience intense melee and devastating ranged combat. Use vicious melee sync-kills to obliterate your enemies. Outsmart your opponents using dynamic and destructible environments to suppress, flank and destroy your foes.

Non-Linear Single Player Campaign

Command an elite strike force, developing the skills and abilities of your squads and commander as you progress through the game.

Co-Op Multiplayer

Play through the entire single player campaign co-operatively with a friend, at any point in the game, anytime.

Bespoke RTS Engine

Utilizing Relic's proprietary Essence Engine 2.0 Dawn of War II delivers cinematic visuals, detailed graphics and amazing special effects.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising

In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.

New Single Player Missions

Continue your fight against the enemies of the Emperor and use your squads’ wargear, abilities, and experience to battle against Chaos in 15 new missions

New Multiplayer Race

Swear loyalty to the Chaos Gods and play as the bloodthirsty Chaos Space Marines in multiplayer battles against both Chaos Rising and Dawn of War II owners

New Units

New multiplayer units join the Space Marines, Ork, Eldar, and Tyranid armies.

2 New Last Stand Heroes – Face off against the relentless horde as either the Chaos Sorcerer or Tyranid Hive Tyrant

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution

Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. Choose to build a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes into battle and experience a single player campaign customized to your favorite race.

Multi-Race Campaign

For the first time in the Dawn of War II series, players will be able to experience a single player campaign with any of the six available races.

Build your Army

Upgrade your heroes and unlock new buildable units as you progress through the single player campaign.

6 Playable Races

Choose from six multiplayer races, each with their own unique super heavy units.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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