Quick answer
Deep Silver has released the Necron CGI trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. The trailer reveals the Necron faction awakening from a 60-million-year slumber beneath the surface of Kronus, led by the Chronomancer Thothmek. The game launches September 17th, 2026, with Commander Edition players gaining access from September 14th.
The Necrons awaken
Beneath the world of Kronus, ancient tombs stir. Led by the Chronomancer Thothmek, the deathless legions march to war. Awakening from a 60-million-year slumber, the Necrons seek to reclaim their galactic empire and assert their dominance across the universe.
The CGI trailer provides a cinematic look at the Necron faction’s lore and aesthetic, setting the stage for their role in Dawn of War IV’s campaign and multiplayer. Thothmek wields a devastating suite of chronomantic powers, manipulating time itself to confound his enemies.
Release date confirmed
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV launches September 17th, 2026, with Commander Edition players gaining access from September 14th through a 3-Day Early Unlock.
FAQ
Who leads the Necrons in the CGI trailer?
The Chronomancer Thothmek leads the Necron forces. He is the first revealed Necron Commander, wielding chronomantic powers that manipulate time itself.
When does Dawn of War IV launch?
Dawn of War IV launches on September 17th, 2026. Commander Edition players gain 3-Day Early Unlock access starting September 14th.
Is Kronus a Necron tomb world?
Yes. The trailer reveals that Kronus is a dormant tomb world, which explains the Necron presence and their interest in reclaiming the planet.