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Closed Beta
October 16, 2026 at 06:41 PM
Initial version (2026-10-16)
The Closed Beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV runs from October 21 to October 26, 2026, ahead of the game's December 3, 2026 launch on PC. It was announced on October 7, 2026 with an invitation to help put the game through its paces before release, and players register their interest through an official application.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has not released yet. As of October 17, 2026 the Closed Beta has not started, and this page reflects information published before it began.
Detail | What Is Confirmed |
|---|---|
Dates | October 21 to October 26, 2026 |
Access | By application, through an official sign-up |
Purpose | Putting the game through its paces ahead of launch |
Announced | October 7, 2026 |
As of October 17, 2026, the studio has not said which Factions, modes or maps the beta includes, how many players will be admitted, or what rules apply to sharing footage. Those details will be added here if they are published.
The beta follows two rounds of Closed Alpha testing in 2025. Both were kept small and used an early alpha build of the game, and selected testers had to sign a non-disclosure agreement and agree not to share, discuss, screenshot or record any part of the test. The second round brought in a limited number of new testers alongside the existing group, with applications handled through the official newsletter.
Test | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Closed Alpha, first round | November 2025 | Small-scale test of an early alpha build under a non-disclosure agreement |
Closed Alpha, second round | December 12 to 15, 2025 | Returning alpha testers plus a limited number of new applicants |
Closed Beta | October 21 to 26, 2026 | Announced October 7, 2026; open to applications |
When the launch moved from September 17 to December 3, 2026, the official release date update thanked everyone who had joined the playtests. See Release Date and Editions for the launch timeline and the Commander Edition's Advance Access from November 30, 2026, and Multiplayer for the competitive modes shown so far.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV: the game overview.
Release Date and Editions: launch date, editions and pre-order details.
Game Modes: every confirmed mode.