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❤ Tactical Squad-Based Combat

The game abandons the large-scale base building and army management of the original Dawn of War titles. Instead, players control a small elite force of 4-6 units, each with unique abilities and wargear. This encourages careful positioning, coordinated use of abilities, and flanking maneuvers to overcome enemies, rather than simply overwhelming them with numbers. The combat is visceral, with melee attacks and sync-kills bringing a brutal intensity to the battles.

❤ RPG-Influenced Progression

While maintaining its RTS roots, the game incorporates RPG elements. As players progress through the campaign, their squads level up and gain access to new abilities, wargear, and weapon upgrades. This allows for customization of forces to suit different playstyles and tactical approaches. The loot system offers a wide variety of weapons, armor, and other items to find and equip.

❤ Dynamic and Destructible Environments

The game's environments play a key role in combat. Terrain features like cover, high ground, and destructible obstacles force players to think strategically about positioning their units. Flanking enemies to negate their cover bonuses or using explosive attacks to destroy barricades adds an extra layer of tactical depth.

❤ Cooperative Campaign

The campaign can be played cooperatively with a friend. Each player controls two of the four available squads, requiring close coordination and communication to overcome challenges. This co-op mode adds an extra level of strategy and teamwork to the single-player experience.

❤ The Last Stand Mode

The game features a popular "The Last Stand" mode, a wave-based horde mode that tasks three players, each controlling a unique hero unit, with surviving against increasingly difficult enemy assaults. Leveling up these heroes and unlocking new gear provides a compelling progression system for this endlessly replayable mode.

❤ Diverse Factions

The multiplayer offers the opportunity to play as several distinct races, including the Orks, Eldar, and Tyranids. Each faction has its own unique units, abilities, and playstyle, allowing for a varied and well-balanced multiplayer experience.