The New Dawn of War 4 Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer has arrived, offering a cinematic look at one of Warhammer 40,000's most iconic factions. While the reveal introduces the tech-obsessed warrior priests, it has sparked significant debate within the community due to its portrayal of the Necrons.

The Arrival of the Adeptus Mechanicus

The trailer serves as an introduction to the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Imperium-aligned faction made up of cybernetically enhanced priests. These warriors are defined by their obsession with technology and their worship of the Omnissiah, also known as the Machine God.

The footage begins with Magos Dominus Nulpherus-1 and a fellow tech priest descending into what they believe to be a long-buried Necron tomb while hunting for lost knowledge. However, the exploration turns deadly when the ancient enemies awaken.

According to publisher Deep Silver and developer KING Art Games, the following events unfold:

  • Necron forces begin to awaken, turning a calculated exploration into a chaotic firefight.
  • The situation rapidly spirals out of control within the collapsing ruins.
  • Magos Nulpherus-1 is forced into a fighting retreat.
  • Sicarian Ruststalkers arrive, cutting through the darkness to assist the Adeptus Mechanicus' escape.

Controversy in the New Dawn of War 4 Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer

Despite the impressive visuals, many fans feel the New Dawn of War 4 Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer fails to represent the Necrons accurately. In the footage, the Necrons appear almost incompetent, firing weapons with all the accuracy of a "drunk Stormtrooper" and conveniently missing shot after shot.

When the Necrons finally reach melee range, they crumble like plastic toys. While they eventually overwhelm their foes, it only happens after extreme, perhaps improbable, losses against just two members of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Community Reactions

The Warhammer 40,000 community has been quick to point out the perceived "plot armor" present in this New Dawn of War 4 Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer:

  • “Dude, did these Necrons roll all 1's with 20 dice?”
  • “Those necrons got teleported from the Star Wars universe.”
  • “You know the new faction has plot armor when they are presented.”
  • “I don't know whether to laugh or cry.”
  • “The strongest Tech Priest in all 40,000 years.”

Ultimately, this CGI-only reveal isn't as strong as previous trailers that focused on the Space Marines, which confirmed exciting gameplay features. While we are still waiting for a release date, Dawn of War 4 is expected to launch on PC at some point this year.