The beloved real-time strategy game, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, is making a grand return with its Definitive Edition, announced by Relic Entertainment. Originally released over two decades ago in 2004, this updated version promises to reignite the passion of its dedicated fanbase. As an avid fan of the original game, my excitement led me to delve deeper beyond the debut trailer, below. In pursuit of more information, I reached out to Relic's design director, Philippe Boulle, to uncover the details of this eagerly anticipated revival in the grimdark universe.
Philippe Boulle joined Relic Entertainment in November 2005, embarking on his journey with the Dawn of War series through its second expansion, Dark Crusade. His career at Relic has seen him contribute to numerous titles, including 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 Age of Empires 4. With such an extensive background in Warhammer 40,000 video games, Boulle was the perfect person to discuss the changes and enhancements in the Dawn of War Definitive Edition.
Our conversation delved into what fans can expect from this updated version, and we couldn't help but reminisce about the iconic opening cinematic of the original Dawn of War. Additionally, I couldn't resist inquiring about the prospects of a Dawn of War 4. For those looking to stay updated on all the announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2025, we have comprehensive coverage to keep you in the loop.