Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a game of turn-based strategy set in a world of technology and magic. An ancient evil has been awakened on a far-off planet, and four factions must fight for victory.

The game belongs to the Warhammer franchise. It started out as a tabletop game before branching into additional digital titles, such as WarHammer 40.000 Dawn of War: Dark Crusade and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soul Arena. These games replace painted miniatures with fully animated computer graphics.

Choose between four factions

The setting of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War will be familiar to anyone who has played other titles in the Warhammer franchise. It depicts a futuristic conflict with four factions. They include the Space Marines, the monstrous Orks, the ghoulish Necrons, and the elite forces of the Astra Militarum. Each faction has multiple unit types.

Manage cities for resources

In addition to controlling an army, you will also be put in charge of cities. Cities need to be managed correctly to ensure that they keep on producing resources — like food and ore — to supply your army. Note that cities are handled differently between the factions. For example, Necrons can build cities only on Necron Tombs.

Uneven enemy AI

As you send your troops into battle, you'll go up against enemy AI. This is where Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War becomes uneven. All too often, the opposing army will either be unfairly overpowered or too weak to provide a satisfying challenge. This doesn't happen every time, but it becomes noticeable.

The Demolition Pack DLC

In celebration of the grand Warhammer Skulls Festival, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War has released the purchasable DLC Demolition Pack. This expansion pack features 11 new units for each faction, which are the Arco Flagellant (Adepta Sororitas), Sydonian Dragoon (Adeptus Mechanicus), Field Ordnance Battery (Astra Militarum), Chaos Terminator (Chaos Space Marines), Talos (Drukhari), Wraithlord (Craftworld Aeldari), Skorpekh Destroyer (Necrons), Burna Boy (Orks), Assault Terminator (Space Marines), Fire Warrior Breacher (T’au), and Maleceptor (Tyranids).

A solid Warhammer title

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of technology and magic. Players choose from four factions: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and Astra Militarum, each with unique units and city management styles. The game’s AI can be inconsistent, sometimes being too weak or overly strong. Part of the Warhammer franchise, it offers a digital alternative to its tabletop origins.