Dawn of War 4 Story Trailer Confirms Dark Angels and the Return of Lion El'Jonson
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
A new story trailer for Dawn of War 4 reveals the playable Dark Angels sub-faction, the appearance of Lion El'Jonson, and non-linear campaign missions penned by Black Library author John French.
The latest story trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 has dropped, bringing some major surprises for strategy fans. Developer King Art Games confirmed that the Dark Angels will join the roster as a playable sub-faction. Eagle-eyed fans will also spot Lion El'Jonson making a subtle appearance at the end of the footage, marking a massive moment for lore enthusiasts as the Primarch finally interacts with his chapter. As reported by Eurogamer, the campaign is being penned by veteran Black Library author John French, which has already sparked plenty of community speculation regarding long-running fan theories about the Blood Ravens and their mysterious origins.
The trailer also sheds light on why the core factions are returning to the war-torn planet of Kronus. Classic rivalries are reigniting as Blood Ravens and Orks clash, while the Adeptus Mechanicus delve into dangerous Necron tombs. Players will encounter fresh units on the battlefield, including a Chaplain on a bike, Necron Skorpekh Destroyers, and an Ork Beastboss. Fan favorite warboss Gorgutz is officially confirmed to be back in action, keeping with the canonical Ork victory from Dawn of War: Soulstorm.
From a gameplay perspective, the campaign introduces a welcome layer of player choice. The official press release highlights non-linear mission structures that let players choose between Dark Angels and Blood Ravens operations depending on their faction loyalties. With a release window currently slated for 2026, RTS fans have plenty of reasons to wishlist the title and follow how King Art Games shapes the next chapter of this storied franchise.
Tags: Warhammer 40k, Dawn of War 4, PC Gaming, RTS, Strategy Games
Original article: Eurogamer