Dawn of War Soulstorm sits in an interesting position. For groups that are already Warhammer fans, this is an obvious yes. The squad-level RTS combat feels different enough from Warcraft III and StarCraft to justify a separate install, and it runs respectably on older hardware. What held it back from the main list is that the LAN setup has some rough edges and the game requires a bit more patience from new players than the other strategy entries here. Worth it for dedicated groups. Less ideal when half the room just wants to jump in and start playing.

Overview
About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm
The third and final expansion to the genre-defining and critically-acclaimed RTS, Dawn of War. In Soulstorm, two new armies are introduced - Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar - raising the total number of playable armies to nine. The revolutionary meta-game that was first introduced in Dark Crusade is further expanded to an interplanetary scale, allowing players to battle across the star system.
Customize your hero's weapons, items and abilities as he grows in power and personalize your army's insignias, colors, banners and names. Earn and unlock achievements and medals to showcase your superiority online.
Story setup
Sisters of Battle
The Chamber Militant of the Emperor’s Holy Inquisition. Limited in numbers but incredibly powerful, the Sisters of Battle are second only to the Space Marines in terms of sheer fighting prowess. Ranging from the Sisters Repentia with their devastating ceremonial eviscerators to the awe-inspiring Penitent Engine, the Sisters of Battle are truly a force to be feared.
Dark Eldar
Twisted and corrupt cousins of the Eldar, these terrifying raiders from the furthest reaches of the Webway are feared and hated by all. Their incredible speed, reliance on close quarter combat and stunning and poisoning abilities allows them to quickly strike an enemy and be gone before reinforcements can arrive.
Devastating air attacks
Strategic warfare in the 41st Millennium reaches new heights as each army gains air units to rain death from the skies.
Brutal domination
Wage war across the entire solar system as the metagame map introduced in Dark Crusade is expanded to an interplanetary scale. Liberate, enslave, or destroy entire worlds as you unleash your armies’ fury across the galaxy. Players must now strive to conquer an entire solar system with multiple planets and moons to be conquered. In total 34 maps are available to the player.
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At a glance
- Released
- March 4, 2008
- Platforms
- PC
- Genre
- Strategy
- Play modes
- Single Player, Multiplayer
- Age rating
- ESRB M
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Playing together
Multiplayer & game modes
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player • Multiplayer
Content
Age ratings
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- Blood and Gore
GRAC19+
- Violence
PEGI16
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