: Replacing the previous linear story, Dark Crusade features a Risk-style map of the planet Kronus. Players choose one of the seven factions to conquer territories, each offering unique tactical rewards, such as Honor Guard units or special strategic abilities.
: Reviewers from IGN and GameSpot highlighted the detailed unit animations, atmospheric voice acting, and native widescreen support as standout features for its time. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
: Powerful, slow-moving "undead robots" that use a unique resource model and can resurrect fallen units. : Replacing the previous linear story, Dark Crusade
: Focused on high-tech, long-range specialized weaponry and stealth. : Powerful, slow-moving "undead robots" that use a
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade is widely considered the high-water mark for the original Dawn of War series, frequently praised for its massive amount of content and successful transition to a non-linear campaign.
: You do not need the original Dawn of War to play the single-player campaign, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers. However, owning the previous titles is required to unlock all factions in multiplayer.
: The addition of the Tau Empire and the Necrons brings the total roster to seven.