Soulstorm introduced two new playable factions, bringing the total roster to nine:
: A depraved piratical race that harvests "Soul Essence" from the fallen to power devastating global abilities. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm
: Unlike Dark Crusade , buildings constructed during a battle do not remain for future defensive missions in that territory, forcing a more defensive or reinforcement-heavy playstyle. Critical Reception and Legacy Soulstorm introduced two new playable factions, bringing the
is the third and final standalone expansion to the critically acclaimed real-time strategy (RTS) title Dawn of War . Released in March 2008 and developed by Iron Lore Entertainment, it serves as the ultimate conclusion to the first generation of the series by bringing together all nine major factions of the Warhammer 40k universe into one massive interplanetary conflict. New Factions and Units Released in March 2008 and developed by Iron
: For the first time in the series, every faction received aircraft (e.g., the Space Marines' Land Speeder Tempest and the Imperial Guard's Marauder Bomber). These units hover over terrain, making them immune to melee attacks and ideal for bypassing physical obstacles. The Kaurava Campaign
: Players battle across 31 territories spread over four planets and three moons within the Kaurava System.