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FranchiseWarhammer 40,000SeriesWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

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First release
Oct 09, 2006
Publisher
THQ
Genres
Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is a real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players command one of several factions, each with distinct units and playstyles, as they battle for control of the planet Kronus through base building and squad-based combat. The game features a non-linear campaign where territories are conquered across a global map, along with customizable commanders who gain equipment and abilities over time. Expanded faction variety and multiplayer options add strategic depth and replayability.

Also known as DoW: DC

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 09, 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 29, 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 03, 2006
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
21h
Main + Extras
32h
Completionist
43h
Age ratings
ESRB M
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
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Critic Score
84
Main Story (IGDB)
21h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
32h
Completionist (IGDB)
43h
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