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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.
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.
Developed by award winning studio Relic Entertainment, Dawn of War II ushers in a new chapter in the acclaimed RTS series – taking players to the brutal frontlines of war to lead an Elite Strike Force on a mission to save the galaxy.
It’s the 41st Millennium in the Sub-Sector Aurelia – a cluster of worlds on the edge of the galaxy – where a battle of epic proportions is about to commence. Ancient races will clash across the planets that dot this sector of space, battling for the greatest of stakes – not only for control of Sub-Sector Aurelia – but the fate of each race.
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. Clash with the enemies on battlefield ablaze with visceral melee and ranged combat. Lead and develop your squads from raw recruits into the most battle hardened veterans in the galaxy. Also included is The Last Stand, a co-operative game mode featuring user controlled heroes fighting waves of enemies.
Get straight into the action to experience intense melee and devastating ranged combat. Use vicious melee sync-kills to obliterate your enemies. Outsmart your opponents using dynamic and destructible environments to suppress, flank and destroy your foes.
Command an elite strike force, developing the skills and abilities of your squads and commander as you progress through the game.
Play through the entire single player campaign co-operatively with a friend, at any point in the game, anytime.
Utilizing Relic’s proprietary Essence Engine 2.0 Dawn of War II delivers cinematic visuals, detailed graphics and amazing special effects.
It’s the 41st Millennium in the Sub-Sector Aurelia – a cluster of worlds on the edge of the galaxy – where a battle of epic proportions is about to commence. Ancient races will clash across the planets that dot this sector of space, battling for the greatest of stakes – not only for control of Sub-Sector Aurelia – but the fate of each race.
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. Clash with the enemies on battlefield ablaze with visceral melee and ranged combat. Lead and develop your squads from raw recruits into the most battle hardened veterans in the galaxy. Also included is The Last Stand, a co-operative game mode featuring user controlled heroes fighting waves of enemies.
Get straight into the action to experience intense melee and devastating ranged combat. Use vicious melee sync-kills to obliterate your enemies. Outsmart your opponents using dynamic and destructible environments to suppress, flank and destroy your foes.
Command an elite strike force, developing the skills and abilities of your squads and commander as you progress through the game.
Play through the entire single player campaign co-operatively with a friend, at any point in the game, anytime.
Utilizing Relic’s proprietary Essence Engine 2.0 Dawn of War II delivers cinematic visuals, detailed graphics and amazing special effects.
Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
CPU | Intel 3.2GHz / AMD Athlon64 3200+ / Intel Core (or Pentium D) 2.0 GHz or higher CPU | Intel Core2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or higher |
CPU SPEED | Intel 3.2GHz / AMD Athlon64 3200+ / Intel Core (or Pentium D) 2.0 GHz or higher CPU | |
VRAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
RAM | 1GB RAM (Windows(R) XP) or 1.5GB RAM (Vista(R)) | 2 GB |
OS | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 |
Graphics Card | Shader Model 3 video card (NVIDIA 6600GT 128MB / ATI X1600 128MB) with latest manufacturer drivers. | Shader Model 3 video card with 256MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900 or equivalant) with latest manufacturer drivers |
SOUND CARD | Yes | Yes |
HDD Space | 5.5GB of uncompressed Hard Drive Space | 5.5GB of uncompressed Hard Drive Space |
Game Analysis | The cheapest graphics card you can play it on is an NVIDIA GeForce 6600. But, according to the developers the recommended graphics card is an ATI Radeon X1900. An Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU is required at a minimum to run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. However, the developers recommend a CPU greater or equal to an Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 to play the game. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II system requirements state that you will need at least 1 GB of RAM. If possible, make sure your have 2 GB of RAM in order to run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II to its full potential. You will need at least 5 GB of free disk space to install Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will run on PC system with Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 and upwards. Additionally it has Mac and Linux versions. |
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2009-Feb-20 - Linux - Worldwide
2009-Feb-20 - Mac - Worldwide
2009-Feb-20 - Pc (microsoft windows) - Europe
2009-Feb-19 - Pc (microsoft windows) - North america
2009-Feb-18 - PC (Microsoft Windows) - Worldwide
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Game Series [View Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Full Game Series]
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
- Dawn of War II: Retribution – The Last Standalone
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III – Limited Edition
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III – Collector’s Edition
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Winter Assault
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution
Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)Relic EntertainmentWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
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