Hey guys! We’re back to offer a closer look at the next game patch scheduled to go live in just a few short weeks. Start looking forward to the introduction of Leaderboards and our first set of balance changes! We’re already busy testing and tuning to get everything ship shape so we can roll it out on May 24th. In the meantime, here’s a little more information on each!

Leaderboards

What good is battlefield domination if you can’t rub it in the faces of your friends and foes? While not every player is in the game to make a name for themselves, we know lots of you can’t wait to show off your standing in the upcoming addition of Leaderboards.
Since we launched, we’ve had background systems tracking your wins and losses to help you match up with players of a similar skill level. Our new Leaderboards and Player Profiles are going to surface that information to give you an idea of where you stand in the community-wide race for domination. You’ll be able to see your standing in 1v1, 2v2, or 3v3, or compare how your ratios hold up across the three factions. Plus, check out the most popular Elites used by the top players!

Balance Update

One of our goals for multiplayer is for victory to mean you’ve consistently outplayed your opponent from start to finish, instead of just crippling them in the first five minutes. A few early game defeats shouldn’t lose you the match. With this in mind, we’ve focused on feedback where counterplay, unit effectiveness, or escalation mechanics could put you at a disadvantage against players of a roughly similar skill level. We’ve reviewed every unit and even how some of the bigger pieces fit into the puzzle, like super abilities and escalation phases. We’re validating the changes in in testing now, but so far, so good. We’re confident the update will make each match feel more active, more competitive, and more fun. That said, there are still going to be some squishier units, Elites whose effectiveness drops off, or abilities that feel OP (gasp!). In these cases, they’re serving their intended purpose under the right command, or are vulnerable to counter strategies that we’re excited for you to discover. That’s a taste of what’s next for Dawn of War III, but we’re not stopping there. We’re working behind the scenes on our next set of updates and look forward to filling you in soon. For now, stay tuned, and we’ll see you in battle!

[ 2017-05-12 17:19:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions

In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

With war raging and the planet under siege by the armies of greedy Ork warlord Gorgutz, ambitious Eldar seer Macha, and mighty Space Marine commander Gabriel Angelos, supremacy must ultimately be suspended for survival.

UNLEASH THE GIANTS

Take control of towering war machines and tip the balance of battle in your favor with the biggest characters in Dawn of War history. Turn the tide with the mighty Imperial Knight (Space Marine), the clattering Gorkanaut (Ork), or the haunting Wraithknight (Eldar).

COLOSSAL BATTLES

Dawn of War is famous for its epic action and those immense clashes are back - but now they're off-the-scale. Wage war with massive armies across violent volcanic terrain or mighty orbital Star Forts.

CALL UP YOUR ELITES

Take your battle plans to another level by deploying powerful collectible elite squads, each boasting their own special abilities and bonuses that will help you unlock and develop new attacking strategies to conquer your foes.

DESTRUCTIVE ABILITIES

Cause devastation on the battlefield with powerful super-abilities. Rain down total destruction on your enemies with the Space Marine's Orbital Bombardment, the Eldar's blistering Eldritch Storm or the Ork’s Rokks to counter your unsuspecting rivals.

THREE-FACTION CAMPAIGN

Learn what makes each force formidable through alternating missions. You'll soon come to understand the combat advantages of Space Marines, Orks, and Eldar and the rules of a universe with no heroes or villains… only war.

A NEW DAWN ONLINE

Your army will wreak havoc online. Join the multiplayer community and forge new alliances - or turn the tables on your new 'friends' as they become foes in explosive, chaotic and competitive maps.

ONE ARMY TO RULE

Customize your own universal army from the very first moment you are matched in a melee. Progress through battle after battle with loyal troops by your side across both challenging campaign missions and dominating multiplayer maps.