Dawn of War Definitive Edition Co-Op Explained
Many players jump into Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition expecting to fight through the campaigns with friends. While co-op does exist, it works differently than some might think. The game keeps its campaigns strictly single player, with co-op reserved for multiplayer skirmish matches.
Co-op in Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is skirmish multiplayer only, where you and friends team up against AI opponents.
How Co-op Works in Dawn of War Definitive Edition
Mode Availability
Co-op is available only in skirmish multiplayer.
Campaigns in all expansions are single player only.
Player Setup
Each player starts with their own headquarters and build space.
Commanders are trained during the match, not assigned at the start.
Player Count
Skirmish maps allow up to eight total players, including AI.
The maximum depends on the chosen map size.
Difficulty Settings
AI difficulty is set manually in the match lobby.
Difficulty does not adjust automatically based on player count.
Final Blurb
Dawn of War – Definitive Edition keeps co-op simple, focusing on skirmish battles where each player commands their own base and forces. It’s a straightforward way to join friends against AI opponents, without changing the classic single player campaigns.
FAQ
Can you play the campaign in co-op?
No, all campaigns remain single player.
How many players can join a co-op match?
Up to eight total players, including AI.
Do players share a base in co-op?
No, each player controls their own base and production.
Does difficulty scale with more players?
No, it must be set manually before starting the match.
Are commanders different in co-op?
No, they are built the same way as in single player skirmish.
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