Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition Player Count: Is It Dead?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Relic EntertainmentAug 14, 2025Strategy

$29.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Strategy
  • RTS
  • Multiplayer
  • Singleplayer
  • Base Building
  • Online Co-Op
  • Sci-fi
  • Co-op
  • PvE
  • Action RTS
Playing now
1,069
Updated 2 minutes ago
24-hour peak
1,580
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
18,170
Aug 1, 2025
Avg this month
1,193
+5.11% vs last month
Steam reviews
86%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition player count chart

No, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is not dead. 1,069 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,580. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

History from Aug 1, 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 20261,193+58+5.11%2,188
October 20261,135-88-7.2%2,159
September 20261,223-511-18.88%2,195
August 2026n/a-60-2.17%2,706
July 2026n/a+204+7.96%2,766
June 2026n/a-150-5.53%2,562
May 2026n/a+347+14.67%2,712
April 2026n/a-391-14.19%2,365
March 2026n/a+97+3.65%2,756
February 2026n/a-745-21.89%2,659
January 2026n/a+63+1.89%3,404
December 2025n/a+562+20.22%3,341
November 2025n/a-960-25.68%2,779
October 2025n/a-5,086-57.63%3,739
September 2025n/a-9,345-51.43%8,825
August 2025n/an/an/a18,170

How many people are playing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition?

At this moment Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition has 1,069 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #717 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,580 players. Today's peak is 7% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,708.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition player count trend

Over the last 30 days Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition averaged a daily peak of 1,708 players, down 2% compared with the 30 days before (1,743). Its highest point this month (2,188) is 21% below the same period last year (2,779). In its first month after release (Aug 14, 2025) it peaked at 15,606 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 18,170, set on Aug 1, 2025.

Best time to play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Based on the last 14 days, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition players by hour and weekday

When Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestSunday at 18:00 UTCabout 1,956 players on average
QuietestThursday at 06:00 UTCabout 604 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.2xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Developer
Relic Entertainment
Publisher
Relic Entertainment
Released
Aug 14, 2025
Genre
Strategy
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
12 languages, 3 with full audio

Screenshots

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition price history

$29.99
price now (US)
$13.99
lowest recorded (-30%) · Jul 3, 2026 archived
-30%
typical sale discount · 4 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 30% off (around $20.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $13.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$29.99$29.9926.72 EURbase
Euro area28,49€$31.9828.49 EUR+7%
United Kingdom£23.99$32.2928.77 EUR+8%
CanadaC$ 38.99$27.9224.87 EUR-7%
AustraliaA$ 44.25$30.9827.60 EUR+3%
New ZealandNZ$ 44.99$25.2922.53 EUR-16%
BrazilR$89,99$16.4614.67 EUR-45%
MexicoMex$ 344.00$18.5016.49 EUR-38%
Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest$13.99$13.9912.46 EUR-53%
Poland89,99 zł$23.0120.50 EUR-23%
SwitzerlandCHF 26.99$33.0029.40 EUR+10%
Norway284,00 kr$30.5427.21 EUR+2%
Turkey (MENA USD)$13.99$13.9912.46 EUR-53%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$14.99$14.9913.36 EUR-50%
South AfricaR 299.00$18.2116.23 EUR-39%
India₹1,349.00$14.2812.72 EUR-52%
IndonesiaRp 253 500$14.0312.50 EUR-53%
China¥102.00$15.3013.63 EUR-49%
Japan¥3,500$22.0919.68 EUR-26%
South Korea₩ 32,300$24.0221.40 EUR-20%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition reviews over time

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Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition on Twitch

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watching now
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live channels
49
24-hour peak viewers
21
7-day average viewers

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 31 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,122 viewers and 42 on average.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition achievements

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition has 109 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.0% of them; the rarest, Lesser Kin, is held by 0.7% of players.

  • Greatest GenerationGather 10000 power.41.5%
  • Departmento MunitorumGather 20000 requisition.40.9%
  • Purity of PurposeAchieve an Annihilate victory.40.7%
  • There Is Only WarPlay a match of any type.36.7%
  • Placing ChargesRaze 100 buildings.35.8%
  • Death, War and BloodWin a match of any type.35.5%
  • One Amongst Untold BillionsReinforce 100 units.33.9%
  • Master of the ForgeAdd 50 special weapons to squads.28.8%
  • Spirit of the Machine, Hear My PrayerCapture 10 relics.28.7%
  • Chapter PlanetBuild all structures as Marines in a single match.26.5%
  • Master TacticianCapture 100 strategic points.25.0%
  • Praise the Machine GodAchieve Technology Score of 1000.24.7%
  • Exactis ExtremisAchieve Resources Score of 30000.24.5%
  • Death Be Thy CompassAchieve Military Score of 1500.23.4%
  • Blood, Sweat and BoltgunsCapture 10 critical locations.23.2%
  • We Stand. They Do Not.Achieve a Destroy HQ victory.21.4%
  • Death Has ArrivedDeploy a Space Marine Land Raider.21.3%
  • NeophyteDefeat the easy AI in skirmish.21.0%
  • They Stood No ChanceAchieve a Take and Hold victory.20.6%
  • Complete AnnihilationAchieve Total Score of 40000.20.4%
  • For the Emperor!Win a skirmish match as Space Marines.20.3%
  • Suffer Not The Xenos To LiveKill 1000 Orks as Space Marines.19.2%
  • Sanctum ManufactorumBuild all structures as Imperial Guard in a single match.16.5%
  • Ready to Win the War, Sir!Deploy an Imperial Guard Baneblade.15.9%
  • Tomb WorldBuild all structures as Necrons in a single match.15.7%
  • Spheres of ExpansionBuild the Tau Coalition Center.14.6%
  • MonolithicDeploy a Necron Monolith.13.8%
  • Build It Right Up For You!Build all structures as Orks in a single match.13.6%
  • Yes, Yes! We Will Work Faster!Build all structures as Chaos in a single match.12.4%
  • Craft WorldBuild all structures as Eldar in a single match.11.6%
  • Battle-BrotherDefeat the standard AI in skirmish.10.8%
  • Blood for the Blood GodDeploy a Chaos Bloodthirster.10.3%
  • Sanctum SororitasBuild all structures as Sisters in a single match.10.0%
  • Salvation Through AnnihilationDeploy a Sisters Living Saint.9.9%
  • All Out WarComplete the DoW campaign.9.8%
  • Glory For The First Man To Die!Win a skirmish match as Imperial Guard.9.7%
  • That's GnarlyDeploy a Tau Greater Knarloc.9.2%
  • Don't Poke Da SquiggothDeploy an Ork Squiggoth.8.6%
  • Not Kunnin’ EnoughCapture the Ork Stronghold in Soulstorm.7.9%
  • Bloody HandedDeploy an Eldar Avatar.7.8%
  • Victory is the Reward of UnityWin a skirmish match as Tau Empire.7.6%
  • The Galaxy is OursWin a skirmish match as Necrons.7.5%
  • Heresy. Purged.Capture the Chaos Stronghold in Dark Crusade.7.5%
  • Our Prey Is NearWin a skirmish match as Chaos.7.3%
  • Fools Blinded by a Dead GodCapture the Imperial Stronghold in Dark Crusade.7.2%
  • Victory Needs No Explanation, Defeat Allows NoneWin a multiplayer match as Space Marines.7.1%
  • Nothing But RubbleCapture the Ork Stronghold in Dark Crusade.7.0%
  • LieutenantDefeat the hard AI in skirmish.6.7%
  • The Dark CityBuild all structures as Dark Eldar in a single match.6.7%
  • A Small Mind Is Easily Filled With FaithWin a skirmish match as Sisters of Battle.6.6%
  • Not So Great AnymoreCapture the Tau Stronghold in Soulstorm.6.6%
  • Witness Your Doom!Capture the Imperial Stronghold in Soulstorm.6.4%
  • Orks is da biggest and da strongest!Win a skirmish match as Orks.6.3%
  • Death to the Corpse God and His Servants.Capture the Sisters Stronghold in Soulstorm.6.3%
  • Break the XenosCapture the Eldar Stronghold in Dark Crusade.6.1%
  • Entombed Once MoreCapture the Necron Stronghold in Dark Crusade.6.1%
  • The Road to DisappointmentCapture the Marine Stronghold in Soulstorm.6.1%
  • Only in Death Does Duty EndWin a multiplayer match as Imperial Guard.5.9%
  • You Shall Cause Suffering No LongerCapture the Dark Eldar Stronghold in Soulstorm.5.9%
  • Diplomacy is Temporary. War is Not.Capture the Tau Stronghold in Dark Crusade.5.8%

Showing the 60 most unlocked of 109 achievements.

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition FAQ

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition dead?

No, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is not dead. 1,069 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,580. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

How many people play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition?

1,069 people are playing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,580 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 18,170 concurrent players on Aug 1, 2025.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition growing or declining?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,708, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition most active?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).

How much does Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition cost?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition on Steam is $13.99 (30% off), on Jul 3, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition on sale right now?

No, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 30%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 30%.

Where is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $13.99, about $13.99 or 53% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition good?

Steam players rate Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition Very Positive: 86% of 13,137 reviews are positive.

When did Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition come out?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition was released on Steam on Aug 14, 2025.

Who made Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition was developed by Relic Entertainment and published by Relic Entertainment .

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition still worth playing?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,069 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).

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