Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks and Necrons, each with their own unique gameplay, technological tree, units and heroes. Face a challenging AI or cooperate or compete with friends and strangers across the globe.
What it feels like
Described as a world of terror and violence where brutal war dominates, reflecting the grimdark tone of Warhammer 40K.
What it's about
Warhammer 40K's far-future grimdark sci-fi setting with alien species, advanced technology, and space warfare is the thematic foundation. Military factions, armed conflict, and warfare are the central subject, with each faction representing distinct military forces. The brutal, violent setting and competition for survival across factions suggests the harsh toll of warfare in the Warhammer 40K universe.
How it plays
The game is explicitly described as the first turn-based 4X strategy game in Warhammer 40K, with factions exploring, expanding, exploiting, and exterminating for dominance. Turn-based strategy combat is the core gameplay loop, with players taking discrete turns to command units and manage resources. Four distinct factions (Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks, Necrons) each with unique gameplay, tech trees, units, and heroes define the class-like roles.
How it's structured
Supports single-player campaign against a challenging AI opponent, alongside multiplayer options. Each faction has its own unique technological tree for progression and unlocking new units and capabilities. A bounded story-driven campaign mode where players compete for planetary dominance with defined victory conditions.
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