We are in the forty-first millennium and we are in the subsector of Aurelia - a cluster of planets at the edge of the galaxy - where an epic battle is about to begin. The ancient races will clash on the surfaces of the planets scattered throughout this sector of space and fight for the highest stakes - not just for the subsector of Aurelia, but for the future of each race. Dawn of War II focuses on dynamic RTS gameplay and brings the world of Warhammer 40,000 to life like never before. Experience the intimate brutality of these clashes as you play through an epic campaign for your chosen race. Face the enemy on a battlefield filled with brutal melee and ranged combat. Lead and develop your units, from unfeathered recruits to the most battle-hardened veterans in the entire galaxy. The game also features a co-op mode called Last Stand, in which player-controlled heroes fight against waves of enemies. Brutal Action and Frontal Tactics Jump right into the action to enjoy incredible melee and ranged combat. Use dangerous synchronized strikes to take out enemies at close range. Outsmart your enemies and use dynamic and destructible environments to crush, flank, and destroy enemies with fire. Non-linear single-player campaign Lead an elite strike group into battle, develop the skills of your troops and commanders while progressing through the game. Multiplayer Co-op Play through the entire single-player campaign with a friend. He can join at any point in the game and at any time. The next-generation RTS engine of Dawn of War II uses Relic's purpose-built Essence Engine 2.0. It guarantees cinematic visual quality, detailed graphics and amazing special effects.