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By David Hollingworth
Jan 14, 2009 | 8 Comments
Tags: dawn | of | war | warhammer | 40k | rts

In the dark future of humanity there is only war - and beta testing.

New just in from THQ's Dawn of War community site - the beta for the next game will be made available on January 21!

But there's a catch - the early release is an exclusive for Dawn of War: Soulstorm owners. Soulstorm was the last expansion released for the original game, and featured the pious Sisters of Battle.

Here's the skinny from the announcement itself:

"The beta will be hosted via Steam and offered exclusively to Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War - Soulstorm owners on January 21, followed by a worldwide public release on January 28. The beta will feature all four playable races, five multiplayer maps, and Microsoft’s Games for Windows - LIVE TrueSkill Matchmaking."

Hmmm... Tyranids... *drools*

Anyway, those blasphemous thoughts aside, the full game is scheduled for release on February 23 this year. We're expecting to have a review of the game in issue 98, so keep an eye out!

For more info, check out the official announcement.

 
 
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8 Comments
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wraith676
Jan 14, 2009 2:22 PM
 Sign me up for this one. Damn now I'm salivating.
colganaitor
Jan 14, 2009 5:56 PM
 Damn . . .I wish I'd bothered to buy Soulstormn . .
HeavyLancer
Jan 14, 2009 10:03 PM
 So there was something in Soulstorm that was worthwhile after all, LOL.
TinBane
Jan 15, 2009 9:12 AM
 Sweet! I bought SoulStorm!!
mattnelson
Jan 20, 2009 7:53 PM
 I can't wait for this game.

Poor form though to igmore the supporters of the game who bought the game and two other expansions; especially considering SS was the least impressive of the bunch.

A lame attempt at a cash grab!
Ishta2000
Jan 22, 2009 10:04 AM
 Funny coz I bought SS but didnt end up playing it LOL. I cant wait for DOW2. It better live up to all the hype.
matt110
Jan 23, 2009 1:32 AM
 Ahh, the beta is awesome. :D
smakme7757
Jan 26, 2009 1:06 AM
 I couldnt wait, i purchased soulstorm on steam - All good though as soulstorm will probably be fun.

Best part soulstorm only costed $7.50, so a full game and a beta for just 8 bucks not bad =)

DOW - 2 Here i come!!!!!!
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