The official Dawn of War IV system requirements haven't been posted yet. As of November 1, 2026, the Steam page lists only a 64-bit processor and operating system, with everything else marked "Coming soon." The game launches December 3, with advance access from November 30, and we'll update this page when the full list lands.
Dawn of War IV is the first new Dawn of War since Dawn of War III in 2017, and it's being built by KING Art Games, the studio behind the RTS Iron Harvest, with Deep Silver publishing. According to its Steam page, it brings four factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus in their series debut, 70+ campaign missions, and the return of Skirmish, Last Stand and multiplayer. It was supposed to launch in September, but Deep Silver moved it to December 3 so the team could spend more time on performance and bug fixes. That's a good sign for how it'll run, and it may be why the final specs aren't public yet.
What's Confirmed So Far
This is everything official we could find as of November 1, 2026.
| Detail | What's confirmed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2026 | Steam |
| Advance access | November 30, with the Commander Edition | Steam |
| Platform | PC, through Steam | Steam |
| Price | $59.99 standard, $89.99 Commander Edition with all Year One content | Steam |
| Developer and publisher | KING Art Games and Deep Silver | Steam |
| System requirements | 64-bit processor and OS only, rest "Coming soon" | Steam |
No minimum CPU, graphics card, RAM or storage figure has been published yet. Any specs list you see elsewhere right now is a prediction, and several sites label theirs that way.
Editions and Advance Access
There are two editions on Steam. The standard edition is $59.99. The Commander Edition is $89.99 and adds all Year One content, along with advance access that starts November 30, three days before everyone else. Both were discounted 10% for pre-purchase on Steam when we checked, so look at the store page for the current price.
If you're buying the Commander Edition for the early start, November 30 is your real launch day. That's the date your PC needs to be ready by, which matters if you're waiting on a new build or an upgrade to arrive.
A Reference Point: KING Art's Iron Harvest
Until the real numbers arrive, the closest official guide is the studio's last RTS. These are Iron Harvest's requirements from its own Steam page, for a game that launched in 2020.
| Component | Iron Harvest minimum | Iron Harvest recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 960, 4GB, or AMD equivalent | GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD equivalent |
| Storage | 30GB | 30GB |
Treat these as a floor. Dawn of War IV is a newer and bigger game, with base building, more detailed battles and six years of graphics progress on top, so it would be a surprise if its requirements came in lower than these. If your PC can't clear Iron Harvest's recommended column, it's worth planning an upgrade before December 3.
What Matters Most for an RTS Like This
Real-time strategy games lean on the CPU more than most genres. Every unit on the map needs pathfinding, targeting and AI, and in the shop we see big late-game battles push the processor harder than the graphics card. A modern 6-core chip is a sensible minimum to plan around, and an 8-core chip with a large cache, like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, gives you the most headroom. Our 270K Plus vs 9800X3D comparison covers how the current top gaming chips compare.
For the graphics card, our VRAM guide is the best guide until the official numbers are out, with 8GB holding up at 1080p in lighter and older games and 16GB the floor we'd pick for 1440p. On memory, our RAM guide explains why 16GB handles most games at 1080p and why 32GB gives you room for Discord, a browser and streaming on top. Plan on an SSD too. Our storage guide covers how many modern games fit on a 1TB drive.
Once the official specs are up, our guide to checking if your PC can run a game walks through matching your parts against them in a few minutes.
Getting Your PC Ready Before Launch
A few free steps now save you from troubleshooting on launch night. Update your graphics driver through the NVIDIA App or AMD Adrenalin a day or two before you play, since both companies usually release drivers tuned for big launches. Run Windows Update and restart the PC afterward, so nothing installs in the background while the game is downloading.
Clear space on your fastest SSD before the download starts. Storage size isn't confirmed yet, so give yourself more room than you think you'll need. Then check your temperatures in a game you already play for 20 minutes or so. RTS battles keep the CPU busy for long stretches, and a cooler clogged with dust shows up there first. Our free FPS boost guide covers the Windows and BIOS settings worth checking while you're at it.
What We'd Build for Dawn of War IV
These are the builds we'd point to today, with prices checked on November 1, 2026. We'll recheck them against the official specs once they're posted, so look at each product page for current pricing and availability.
For 1080p, the SHADEv3 ($1,999) runs a 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X and a 16GB RX 9060 XT, and it's on AM5, so a faster CPU can go in later. For 1440p and the biggest battles, the NIGHTWALKER v2 steps up to a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an RX 9070 XT and 32GB of DDR5. If you'd rather go NVIDIA, the IRONREIGN ($3,899) pairs the same 7800X3D with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of DDR5-6000.
Timing works in your favor here. Launch week lands right after Black Friday on November 27, and our Black Friday guide explains how to check a sale price against what the same PC cost a few weeks earlier.
FAQ
When does Dawn of War IV come out?
Dawn of War IV launches on PC on December 3, 2026. Players who buy the Commander Edition get advance access starting November 30. The game was originally set for September and was delayed so the developer could work on performance and bug fixes.
What are the Dawn of War IV system requirements?
The full requirements haven't been published. As of November 1, 2026, Steam lists only a 64-bit processor and operating system, with the rest marked "Coming soon." KING Art's previous RTS, Iron Harvest, recommended an Intel Core i7-8700K, 16GB of RAM and an RTX 2060, which is a reasonable floor to plan around.
Is Dawn of War IV coming to consoles?
Dawn of War IV is listed for PC only, through Steam. Deep Silver hasn't announced a console version.
Will my PC run Dawn of War IV?
There's no official spec list to check against yet. If your PC comfortably runs games that recommend an 8th gen Intel Core i7 or newer CPU, 16GB of RAM and an RTX 2060 class graphics card, you're likely in decent shape, but confirm against the official requirements once Steam posts them.
What factions are in Dawn of War IV?
Dawn of War IV launches with four factions: the Space Marines, the Orks, the Necrons and the Adeptus Mechanicus, who are making their series debut.
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