Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

12.07.2018
Critic 64/100
Users 79/100
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks and Necrons, each with their own unique gameplay, technological tree, units and heroes. Face a challenging AI or cooperate or compete with friends and strangers across the globe.
"Gladius Prime was known to Imperial scholars as a planet of archeological interest. During its colonization ancient relics were found, revealing hints of a shrouded past. But it was more than relics. Something awakened, an unspeakable horror from an ancient past, and the citizens of Gladius found themselves trapped in a terrible war for survival. Gladius Prime was once a planet of peace. Now there is only war."

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DLCs

01.01.1970

This DLC adds the Lord of Skulls as a new neutral unit roaming the battlefields of Gladius Prime. The Lord of Skulls is a massive behemoth, one of the strongest units in the game.

03.06.2021

New unit types for all factions enter the fray with the Specialist Pack. Each of the new units brings something new to their faction: support abilities, superior firepower, devastating psyker powers, and more.

17.10.2019

The Fortification Pack is an expansion for Warhammer 40.000 Gladius - Relics of War, bringing one new defensive unit to each faction, widely expanding the existing roster. With a total of six new units, this DLC is a must-have and will enlarge the strategic options to all players.

19.10.2018

Reinforcements are deployed on the frontlines as war intensifies. The high commands of the four armies fighting over the control of Gladius Prime send in squads that could tip the balance of power. But a new insidious enemy lurks in the shadows: they have bid their time, and they are now ready to strike…

01.01.1970

The Assault Pack greatly expands your tactical options by introducing a new unit for each faction! These new units are entirely focused on offensive power and mobility. Enact new tactics and bold new aggressive strategies by fielding them on the wartorn surface of Gladius.

01.01.1970

A new faction joins the war for Gladius Prime. The Adeptus Mechanicus are an empire within the Imperium, with their own agenda, their own god (‘The Omnissiah’) and their own fanatical purpose—the discovery of knowledge, of technology.

26.05.2023

The Firepower pack brings 10 new units to the battlefields of Gladius Prime! The new units will bring overwhelming firepower and will increase the strategic options available to all commanders.

01.01.1970

The Drukhari are an ancient race that fell into degeneracy and depravity, with their remnants only surviving in immense Webway cities.

23.05.2024

11 new units are ready to enter the battle for Gladius Prime with the Demolition Pack!These new units are ready to demolish all the enemies’ defenses and they will give you more new strategic options.

Expansion packs

15.01.2019

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Tyranids introduces a new playable race, which joins the fight for Gladius Prime! Thanks to their numerous new gameplay mechanics and features, they are a radically different faction, unlike any other in the game. The distinctive traits of the Tyranids are represented in the way they play. They are a ravenous, hungry swarm. They will consume Gladius Prime!

18.07.2019

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius is back with a new playable faction, the Chaos Space Marines.Fueled by their hatred for the Imperium, they will stop at nothing before they exact their revenge. Fielding hellish machines, wielding Warp powers and possessing the experience of a thousand wars, these ancient warriors are ready to conquer Gladius...

25.02.2020

The T'au Empire joins the fight for the domination of Gladius Prime. Driven by a constant ambition to expand and spread the word of the Greater Good across the Galaxy, they will seek to assimilate or eliminate all the other opposition races on the planet.

12.11.2020

The Craftworld Aeldari are ready to conquer Gladius with 19 new units and new unique gameplay mechanics.

01.01.1970

A new faction joins the war for Gladius Prime: the Adepta Sororitas, with eighteen new units and unique gameplay mechanics. The Adepta Sororitas, also known as the Sisters of Battle, are the militant arm of the Adeptus Ministorum.

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Warhammer 40,000 (last 3 games)

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