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About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution is a standalone expansion that adds a single‑player campaign and multiplayer modes to the real‑time strategy series. Players can command any of six distinct factions, building either large armies or small squads of elite heroes.
The game runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and integrates Steam features such as achievements, cloud saves, leaderboards, and family sharing, giving a consistent experience across platforms.
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Playable Races
Retribution offers six multiplayer races, each with its own design and unit roster. This variety lets you select a faction that matches the tactics you prefer, whether you favor heavy firepower or fast maneuvering.
The same six races are available in the single‑player campaign, so you can experience the story from the perspective of any faction you choose.
- Try a quick match with each race to feel its combat rhythm.
- Match your race choice to the hero upgrades you plan to pursue.
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Campaign Structure
For the first time in the Dawn of War II series, the single‑player campaign can be played with any of the six races. This multi‑race design lets the narrative adapt to the faction you select.
As you advance, you upgrade heroes and unlock new buildable units, expanding the tactical options available for later missions.
- Focus on early hero upgrades to broaden unit choices later.
- Replay a mission with a different race to see how the story shifts.
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Army Building
The game lets you either assemble a massive army or lead a small squad of elite heroes. Both approaches are supported by the same upgrade and unit‑unlock system.
Progress through the campaign to improve heroes and gain access to additional units, giving you flexibility in how you tackle each encounter.
- Balance hero upgrades with unit production to keep a steady battlefield presence.
- Use elite squads for high‑impact objectives while larger forces hold territory.
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Online Multiplayer
Going online pits you against other players in fast, brutal combat set in the 41st millennium. Multiplayer supports both competitive matches and cooperative play.
Steam integration adds leaderboards and stats, allowing you to compare performance with the broader community.
- Check leaderboards to see which races are currently performing well.
- Co‑op matches can help you practice hero upgrades before solo runs.
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Platform Support
Retribution runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with development by Relic Entertainment and Feral Interactive handling the Mac/Linux versions. This broad compatibility covers the major PC operating systems.
Steam features such as achievements, cloud saves, and family sharing are available, providing convenience and cross‑device continuity.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress synced across machines.
- Use family sharing to let multiple users try the game without extra purchases.
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