Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War (Classic)
Lead the Eldar in a turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Rites of War blends accessible gameplay with deep tactical battles that reward careful planning and mastery.
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We have come to witness and to sacrifice. Our words we give to honour. Our hearts to battle. Our essence to he who awakens. The time for battle is once again upon us. The bloody hand will point the way.
LEAD THE POWERFUL ELDAR WARRIORS IN A DESPERATE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL!
In a galaxy dominated by the uncaring Empire of Man, the mystic Eldar must battle the evil, bio-engineered Tyranids!
Rites of War thrusts you into the electrifying Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Based on the award-winning Panzer General II game system, this turn-based strategy game is easy to play, but filled with deep strategies that are a challenge to master. Substantially upgraded from its famous predecessor, units are twice as large and animate when they move, attack and die. Wage a full-scale Eldar campaign built around careful planning and tactical mastery.
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS RELEASE
This edition updates Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War to run smoothly on modern Windows systems, delivering improved stability and enhanced compatibility. Mouse responsiveness has been refined for a smoother overall experience. Steam achievements have been added, and the Scenario Editor has been updated for compatibility with modern systems.
FEATURES
70 diverse 3D-rendered, animated units from the Warhammer 40,000 universe
A 24-mission campaign with a tightly crafted storyline, detailed atmosphere, and varied victory conditions
Additional scenarios let you command Tyranid and Imperial forces
A glory point system that lets you build and customize armies with different unit types, wargear, and warrior skills
WARHAMMER CLASSICS
Warhammer Classics is a collection of the greatest titles from the annals of Warhammer video game history, spanning the last 30 years, brought back to life as a series to celebrate their iconic legacy. These games have been revived in their original state. Because of their classic nature, some of the content may not accurately reflect current depictions, lore, or presentation within the current Warhammer universes and settings.
