Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Background

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is a real time strategy game set in the year 40,000. It is the sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and is set in a dark universe many years in the future. Futuristic technology, and strange alien races will fight over control of various planets. This will feature RTS game play in fully destructible environments, immersing players in a visually stunning universe.

Gameplay

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 the epic campaign. Clash with enemies on battlefields ablaze with visceral hand-to-hand and ranged combat. Lead and develop your squads into the most battle hardened elite strike force in the Galaxy.

Features

• Simplified Entry Point: Whether you're new to the genre or a seasoned veteran, Dawn of War II gets you into the action quickly and easily. Learn the game at your own pace and get ready to save the galaxy.
  
• Brutal Frontline Action and Tactics: Get straight into the action and experience intense hand-to-hand and devastating ranged combat. Use vicious close-combat to obliterate your enemies. Outsmart your opponents - using dynamic and destructible environments to suppress, flank and destroy your foes.
  
• Epic Single Player Campaign: Command an elite strike force, developing the skills and abilities of your squads and commander as you progress through the game.
  
• Co-Op Multiplayer: Play through the entire single player campaign co-operatively with a friend, at any point in the game, anytime.
  
• Persistent Long-Term Goals: Customize your Space Marines with persistent leveling and unlockable special abilities. Equip them with the hundreds of unique weapons and items you earn through mission rewards and battlefield drops.
  
• Next Generation RTS Engine: Utilizing Relic's proprietary Essence Engine 2.0 to deliver cinematic visuals, detailed graphics and special effects.

Hardware Requirements

• Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1
• P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor
• 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista)
• A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent
• 5.5 GB of Hard Drive space

Recommended

• Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1
• AMD Athlon 64?2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo
• 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista)
• A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent
• 5.5 GB of Hard Drive space

International release dates:
Europe: Feb 20, 09

Official URL

Official Site

Neoseeker Editor's Take
Space Marines, Eldar, Orks, Tyranids. Familiar faces return in Relic's latest Warhammer RTS title, yet Dawn of War II also brings some unique changes to both conventional RTS gaming and the Warhammer franchise. »Read Full Article