First unveiled at Gamescom last August, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (hereafter Dawn of War 4) has finally pulled back the curtain on the Orks, one of the four playable factions. Expect this bunch to be as belligerent as ever, anchored by the iconic 'Waaagh!' mechanic.

The team behind Dawn of War 4 took to their official Steam page on the 29th to spill the beans on the Orks. True to form, they are obsessed with pure, unadulterated carnage, which is central to their battlefield prowess. The star of the show is the 'Waaagh!' mechanic, which buffs all your combat units. The gauge fills based on your unit count and how many enemies you have sent to the scrap heap. Knowing exactly when to trigger this tactical advantage is where the real skill lies.

As those familiar with the series would expect, the Orks remain the most budget-friendly faction, with both units and buildings costing a pittance compared to others. They also level up and gain mastery faster than the competition, allowing you to unlock weapons and upgrades at a rapid clip—perfect for bolstering your firepower in the early game.

They pack a serious punch, too. New units include the 'Flash Gitz', long-range infantry perfect for shredding defensive lines with a hail of bullets, and the 'Squighog Riders', a mobile force that disrupts enemy ranks with spear attacks. You can even customise units for short-range area damage or long-range specialisation, giving you a cheeky amount of flexibility in your army composition.

Naturally, the 'Warboss' makes a return. The series icon 'Gorgutz' is back, kitted out in Mega Armour; he might be slow, but he hits like a freight train and offers a versatile toolkit for both melee and ranged combat. He is joined by a new rival, 'Guzcutta', a formidable infantry fighter who gains mobility and a beastly mount later in the campaign.

The developers noted that the Orks, alongside the Blood Ravens, are the soul of the Dawn of War series, and bringing back Gorgutz was an opportunity they simply could not pass up. They added that because Orks exist solely for the thrill of war and destruction, they might well be the only faction in the Warhammer 40,000 universe actually having a good time.

Dawn of War 4 will launch with four factions: Orks, Space Marines, Necrons, and Adeptus Mechanicus. The team is currently in the final stages of polishing dedicated campaigns for each.

Dawn of War 4 is set for a PC release later this year and will include support for Korean subtitles.