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About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising continues the real‑time strategy saga of the Blood Ravens in Sub‑Sector Aurelia. A frozen ice planet reappears from the Warp, bringing fresh secrets and the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion as new foes. Players command the Blood Ravens in a single‑player campaign of fifteen missions while also confronting Chaos in multiplayer, with added units and two new Last Stand heroes to diversify tactics.
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Single‑Player Campaign
The campaign adds fifteen new missions where squads use wargear, abilities, and experience to battle Chaos. The narrative follows the Blood Ravens defending the sector against the Black Legion and internal traitors.
Players must purge Chaos filth while keeping the chapter together, confronting new enemies and uncovering the secrets of the re‑emerged ice planet.
- Focus on upgrading squad abilities early to handle tougher Chaos units.
- Use terrain to your advantage when defending against larger enemy waves.
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Multiplayer Factions
Multiplayer introduces the option to swear loyalty to the Chaos Gods and play as Chaos Space Marines against other Dawn of War II owners. Existing races—Space Marines, Ork, Eldar, and Tyranid—receive new units.
Both Chaos Rising and the original Dawn of War II can be selected for competitive matches, expanding the strategic variety.
- Experiment with the new Chaos units to discover effective counter‑strategies.
- Balance your army composition to adapt to both Chaos and original factions.
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New Units
The expansion adds fresh units to each of the four main armies—Space Marines, Ork, Eldar, and Tyranid—enhancing tactical options. These units bring unique abilities and stats to the battlefield.
Integrating the new units with existing squads can shift the balance of power in both campaign and multiplayer engagements.
- Test new units in co‑op matches before committing them to competitive play.
- Combine new units with veteran squads to maximize synergy.
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Last Stand Heroes
Two new Last Stand heroes—Chaos Sorcerer and Tyranid Hive Tyrant—appear for intense, wave‑based battles. Players face relentless hordes using the distinct powers of each hero.
Choosing between sorcerous warp magic or the Hive Tyrant’s bio‑weaponry defines the playstyle for these survival scenarios.
- Prioritize defensive upgrades for the Chaos Sorcerer to survive longer.
- Utilize the Hive Tyrant’s melee strengths to clear clusters quickly.
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Platform Support
Chaos Rising runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with development support from Relic Entertainment and Feral Interactive for Mac/Linux versions. This broad compatibility ensures access across major PC platforms.
Features such as Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are available, allowing progress synchronization and shared library use.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep campaign progress safe across devices.
- Use Family Sharing to let multiple users try the game without separate purchases.
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