King Art Games dropped the Necron faction CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, the third of four planned narrative cinematics ahead of the game's September 17, 2026 PC launch.
The trailer centers on Necron Chronomancer Thothmek, who wakes from a 60-million-year slumber in a predictably foul mood and sets out to reclaim Kronus — a world that was a Necron Tomb World long before Space Marines, Orks, or the Adeptus Mechanicus ever showed up. Unlike the previous Adeptus Mechanicus trailer, which made the Necrons look like they couldn't hit a barn door, this one leans into atmosphere over action: a slow, imposing march across a green-lit Necron bridge, dripping with alien tech and a genuine sense of dread. No firefights, just vibes — and it works.
Dawn of War IV launches with four factions: Space Marines, Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons, and Orks. King Art Games has been rolling out a CGI cinematic for each, and the Orks trailer — famous for its "CRASH FASTER!" moment — remains the fan favorite. The Dawn of War series has a long history of memorable Space Marine cinematics, so the fourth and final trailer carries serious expectations.
The Space Marine CGI trailer is the last one still outstanding, and given the franchise's legacy with that faction, it has a lot to live up to. Dawn of War IV hits PC on September 17, 2026.
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