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As of August 19, 2008, the [[Space Marines (Warhammer 40,000)|Space Marines]] (represented by the [[Blood Ravens]]) , the [[Ork (Warhammer 40,000)|Orks]], the [[Eldar (Warhammer 40,000)|Eldar]]<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36030.html Eldar race confirmed]</ref> and the [[Tyranids]] are confirmed to be in ''Dawn of War II''<ref>[http://relicnews.com/archives/2008/03/dawn-of-war-2-info/ Relicnews | Dawn of War 2 Info<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.
As of August 19, 2008, the [[Space Marines (Warhammer 40,000)|Space Marines]] (represented by the [[Blood Ravens]]) , the [[Ork (Warhammer 40,000)|Orks]], the [[Eldar (Warhammer 40,000)|Eldar]]<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36030.html Eldar race confirmed]</ref> and the [[Tyranids]] are confirmed to be in ''Dawn of War II''<ref>[http://relicnews.com/archives/2008/03/dawn-of-war-2-info/ Relicnews | Dawn of War 2 Info<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.
Other races may be revealed as more information becomes available. A teaser trailer on the official website shows a fight between a Blood Raven Force Commander and an Ork Warboss. The Force Commander swiftly dispatches the Warboss with a daemon hammer.
Other races may be added in expansions, if any. A teaser trailer on the official website shows a fight between a Blood Raven Force Commander and an Ork Warboss. The Force Commander swiftly dispatches the Warboss with a daemon hammer.


An E3 2008 Cinematic Trailer created by [http://www.plasticwax.com Plastic Wax] was released on July 17, 2008. The movie depicts a Tactical Space Marine squad and a [[Dreadnought (Warhammer 40,000)]] battling a contingent of [[Eldar]]. The Marines triumph, albeit losing most of their squad. At the end of the movie, the Space Marine commander tells the dying Eldar [[Farseer]], "This planet is ours, witch." In response the Farseer points to the sky and says, "No, this planet is ''theirs''" The camera then pans upwards, showing great red and brown clouds. An expanded trailer was also released, which depicted a [[Tyranid]] Lictor fighting the Space Marine Force Commander.
An E3 2008 Cinematic Trailer created by [http://www.plasticwax.com Plastic Wax] was released on July 17, 2008. The movie depicts a Tactical Space Marine squad and a [[Dreadnought (Warhammer 40,000)]] battling a contingent of [[Eldar]]. The Marines triumph, albeit losing most of their squad. At the end of the movie, the Space Marine commander tells the dying Eldar [[Farseer]], "This planet is ours, witch." In response the Farseer points to the sky and says, "No, this planet is ''theirs''" The camera then pans upwards, showing great red and brown clouds. An expanded trailer was also released, which depicted a [[Tyranid]] Lictor fighting the Space Marine Force Commander.

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Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II logotype
Developer(s)Relic Entertainment
Publisher(s)THQ
Designer(s)Jonny Ebbert (Lead Designer)
Composer(s)Doyle W. Donehoo[1]
EngineEssence Engine 2.0
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseQ2 2009
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, Co-operative, Multiplayer

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is an upcoming 2009 sequel for the Dawn of War series of Real-time strategy video games. It is currently under development by Relic Entertainment and due for release in Q2 2009.

Gameplay

Dawn of War II will feature a non-linear interplanetary campaign[2], playable as the Space Marines.[3]

Dawn of War II will depart from its predecessors in several key features[4] [5][6]:

  • There will be no base-building during the single player campaign.
  • The player will not be able to build new units during the missions themselves, and will only have limited reinforcement options during missions
  • Consequences regarding mission choices. For example there may be multiple distress calls to answer, each available for a limited duration. During a mission you may have to choose between saving civilians or obtaining War Gear.
  • Control of only five or six squads. However, each squad will be highly unique in their combat specialty and even voice acting.
  • Redesigned War Gear - War Gear can be obtained by accomplishing objectives during missions and is randomly dropped sometimes by enemies. After identification it can be equipped on squads, and stored in an RPG style inventory.
  • Better cover bonuses, and a new emphasis on methods of dealing with units in cover (e.g. destroying cover with grenades or ignoring cover bonuses with flamers).
  • Improved squad AI - for example, squads under fire will seek out cover.
  • More realistically sized vehicles (i.e. larger than before).
  • Squads will acquire experience and become stronger as the game is played, from a new recruit to a hardened veteran.
  • Jetpack units take off and land more realistically (i.e. not such a linear path).

Multiplayer

Dawn of War II will include the normal multiplayer, as well as a co-op multiplayer campaign. On July 14, 2008 Relic Entertainment announced that Dawn of War 2 would be using Games for Windows live[7]

Plot

Characters

Main article: List of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War characters

Beginning October 9 the Relic community site is revealing the game's characters:

Development

Game engine

Dawn of War II will use an updated version of the Essence Engine (Essence Engine 2.0). Essence Engine 1.0 was used to power Relic's World War II real-time strategy game Company of Heroes with its two expansion packs Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts and Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor.

Factions

As of August 19, 2008, the Space Marines (represented by the Blood Ravens) , the Orks, the Eldar[9] and the Tyranids are confirmed to be in Dawn of War II[10]. Other races may be added in expansions, if any. A teaser trailer on the official website shows a fight between a Blood Raven Force Commander and an Ork Warboss. The Force Commander swiftly dispatches the Warboss with a daemon hammer.

An E3 2008 Cinematic Trailer created by Plastic Wax was released on July 17, 2008. The movie depicts a Tactical Space Marine squad and a Dreadnought (Warhammer 40,000) battling a contingent of Eldar. The Marines triumph, albeit losing most of their squad. At the end of the movie, the Space Marine commander tells the dying Eldar Farseer, "This planet is ours, witch." In response the Farseer points to the sky and says, "No, this planet is theirs" The camera then pans upwards, showing great red and brown clouds. An expanded trailer was also released, which depicted a Tyranid Lictor fighting the Space Marine Force Commander.

References

  1. ^ "Doyle W. Donehoo - The composer behind the music". Dawn of War II Community Site. July 17, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  2. ^ "THQ and Relic Entertainment Set to Wage War of Epic Scale in Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) II". THQ. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  3. ^ Ocampo, Jason (August 19, 2008). "GC 2008: Tyranids Confirmed!". IGN. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  4. ^ PC Gamer Magazine, June 2008 Issue.
  5. ^ "Preview: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  6. ^ David Hollingworth (2008). "The dawn of a new war". Atomic. ISSN 1444-8998. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  7. ^ "Dawn of War 2 uses Games for Windows Live Q&A". Dawn of War 2 Community Site. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  8. ^ "Feature: Davian Thule". Relic Blog. 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
  9. ^ Eldar race confirmed
  10. ^ Relicnews | Dawn of War 2 Info
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