Dawn of War is making a triumphant return! Relic Entertainment has unveiled the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the cherished real-time strategy game that originally captivated gamers over two decades ago. As an avid fan of the groundbreaking 2004 release, I was eager to delve deeper than just the debut trailer, which you can view below. Channeling my inner Inquisitor, I managed to connect with design director Philippe Boulle to get the inside scoop on this eagerly anticipated revival of grimdark gaming.
Philippe Boulle joined Relic Entertainment in November 2005, embarking on his journey with the Dawn of War series by contributing to its second expansion, Dark Crusade. His career at Relic has seen him work on subsequent titles like 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 even Age of Empires 4. With such an extensive history with Relic and a deep involvement in Warhammer 40,000 video games, Boulle is the perfect person to shed light on the updates in the Dawn of War Definitive Edition.
During our conversation, Boulle shared insights on what fans can expect from the Definitive Edition. We also took a moment to appreciate the iconic opening cinematic of Dawn of War, a sequence that has left a lasting impression on many. Naturally, the topic of Dawn of War 4 came up, and Boulle offered some tantalizing hints about the future of the series. For those looking to catch up on all the announcements from Warhammer Skulls 2025, we have a comprehensive roundup ready for you.
