Dawn of War 4: new Adeptus Mechanicus trailer revealed

Dawn of War 4, the upcoming real-time strategy game, has released its latest CGI trailer, putting the Adeptus Mechanicus front and center. The trailer has drawn attention not only for its visuals, but also for its controversial portrayal of Necron-related warriors, sparking a range of reactions within the Warhammer 40,000 community.

Adeptus Mechanicus: who are they?

The Adeptus Mechanicus is an Imperium-aligned faction in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. This unique force is made up of cybernetically enhanced warrior-priests who worship the Omnissiah, also known as the Machine God. The trailer introduces Magos Dominus Nulpherus-1, a tech-priest, alongside another tech-priest as they descend into what they believe is a buried Necron tomb in search of lost knowledge.

Trailer development

As Magos Dominus Nulpherus-1 and his companion explore the tomb, they are met by the awakening of the Necrons. That shift from what appears to be a scientific investigation to a chaotic firefight forms the core of the story told in the trailer. In the trailer, the Necron forces seem almost ineffective and uncoordinated in their assault, rather than powerful and relentless.

Community reactions

As the trailer spread, fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe shared a variety of reactions. Many expressed concern about how the Necron forces were depicted. Comments included "Those Necrons rolled all 1s on 20 dice" and "Did that Necron force teleport in from the Star Wars universe?" It shows just how invested fans are in the way these iconic figures are portrayed.

The future of Dawn of War 4

While there is plenty of speculation about Dawn of War 4's release date, and the trailer currently offers CGI footage without gameplay, the hype among fans remains strong. The game is expected to launch on PC later this year. Players are hoping future reveals will show more gameplay and provide a broader look at the project.