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Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

Release dateJul 23, 1999

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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.

StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)FantasyMultiplayerScience fiction

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About Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

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.

Game details

Release date

Jul 23, 1999

Developer

DreamForge Intertainment

Publisher

GOG.com, Games Workshop, SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.)

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Themes

Fantasy, Science fiction

Game modes

Multiplayer, Single player

Player perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages

Language	Audio	Interface	Subtitles
English
German

Age ratings

ESRB: T, CLASS_IND: 14, USK: 12

Steam Deck Compatibility

Playable