Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II cover
FranchiseWarhammer 40,000SeriesWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

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First release
Feb 19, 2009
Genres
Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of battle as you play through your chosen race's epic campaign.

Also known as DoW2, DoW II, dow2.exe, Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II
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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 19, 2009
Linux
Feb 20, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 20, 2009
All 4 release dates
Mac
Feb 20, 2009
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
22h
Main + Extras
54h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
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At a Glance

Critic Score
81
Main Story (IGDB)
22h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
54h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,134 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 28 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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