
DoW 3 makes limited use of base building, if you’re expecting something like Command & Conquer where you can build defensive towers right across a map to attack the enemy base, then forget it (unless you play Ork…then exploits).
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Some fans are a little upset over the absence of the Chaos faction, but to be fair, three factions is about the norm for a standard RTS game, plus SEGA do need something substantial to hold onto for future DLCs. There are three factions available in DoW 3 Space Marine, Eldar and Ork. Hero units play an important role, but Dawn of War 3 also allows you to have a larger army size than in any of the previous games. It’s also important to remember that the game is still an RTS you keep control of all of your units for the entire game. This is true, but don’t be put off by this, it’s clear that the designers have their eyes firmly fixed on improving the MP experience all round. You might have already heard that DoW 3 is using some MOBA mechanics. Also, it’s possible that feedback from the weekend will changed some aspects of multiplayer mechanics, so this preview is limited to the broad strokes of multiplayer only. During the recent closed and open beta weekends for the game, I was able to take part in a number of 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 games, unfortunately none of the campaign or the single player skirmish mode was made available during that time. Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 3 is the latest evolution of Relic’s sci-fi RTS series, based in the Games Workshop world of Warhammer 40K.
