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Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War (1999)

DreamForge Intertainment

PC (Microsoft Windows)

2.45 from 11 ratings

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How long? Main story 25h (from 1 logged playthrough)

Inspired by the board and figurine games made popular by Games Workshop, the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is a vast and violent one, rife with strange, alien races, including the Eldar. Rites of War features a tightly crafted storyline composed of 24 missions and varied victory conditions as you lead the Eldar in their fight for survival. Additional scenarios allow … Read more
Inspired by the board and figurine games made popular by Games Workshop, the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is a vast and violent one, rife with strange, alien races, including the Eldar. Rites of War features a tightly crafted storyline composed of 24 missions and varied victory conditions as you lead the Eldar in their fight for survival. Additional scenarios allow for control of Tyrannid and Imperial armies and a glory point system lets you build and customize your own army, with 8 distinct troop classes ranging from War Machines to Assault Troops to Devastator Squads. A level-based experience system enhances the game's RPG (Role-Playing Game) element, allowing you to upgrade and customize units, enhance warrior skills and employ "psyker" (psychic) abilities. Read less
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Developers
DreamForge Intertainment
Publishers
GOG.com, Games Workshop, SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)
Genres
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Fantasy, Science fiction
Franchises
Warhammer 40,000
Events
Warhammer Skulls 2026, Warhammer Skulls 2025

Release dates

  • Jul 23, 1999 (Full Release) (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Sep 1999 (Full Release) (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)

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