Official work-in-progress screenshot; Deep Silver / KING Art, © Games Workshop
Scale of the Single-Player Campaigns
- Four complete single-player campaigns: one for each main faction — Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus each get their own campaign line.
- More than 70 campaign missions: the four campaigns total more than 70 missions.
- Branching choices: the campaigns support branching choices, and players will face decisions during the campaign that shape its direction.
The Four Main Factions and Their Announced Identity
| Faction | Officially announced identity |
|---|---|
| Space Marines | Elite troops capable of battlefield reinforcement |
| Orks | Large-scale assaults and stronghold expansion, unleashing the Waaagh! |
| Necrons | Reanimation mechanics, the Power Matrix, and teleportation in the mid and late game |
| Adeptus Mechanicus | Establish the Noosphere Network to advance technological and resource control |
Blood Ravens and Dark Angels are both Chapters of the Space Marines.
The Space Marines Campaign: How Blood Ravens and Dark Angels Relate
The Dark Angels are a playable Space Marines sub-faction. In the Space Marines campaign, players will command both the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels across campaign missions. Expressed as a hierarchy:
Four main factions
├─ Space Marines
│ ├─ Blood Ravens (Chapter)
│ └─ Dark Angels (playable sub-faction)
├─ Orks
├─ Necrons
└─ Adeptus Mechanicus
Core Gameplay Loop
The main activities on the single-player battlefield include:
- Base building (BUILD): construct and expand your base on the battlefield.
- Resource control (CONTROL): capture resource points across the map.
- Troop upgrades (UPGRADE): upgrade your forces to strengthen their combat capability.
Together with the branching choices in the four campaigns, this loop forms the basic framework of the single-player content.
Release Timing
The game is planned for release on December 3, 2026, with Commander Edition players gaining early access on November 30.
For both editions' purchase contents and the follow-up story expansions, see the Standard and Commander Edition Guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How large is the single-player campaign?
Each of the four main factions has one complete single-player campaign, totaling more than 70 missions, with branching choices included.
In which campaign do Blood Ravens and Dark Angels appear?
Both Chapters belong to the Space Marines, and players will command them across the missions of the Space Marines campaign. The Dark Angels are this game's playable Space Marines sub-faction.
What is the main gameplay in single-player battles?
Players build bases on the battlefield, control resource points, and upgrade their forces' weapons and abilities.