Relic Entertainment has finished the development of the highly anticipated sequel for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and the final product has reached gold status, which means that it is now entering manufacturing and will soon be available for purchase: on February 19, to be precise. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is developed exclusively for PC systems on the Essence Engine.

“Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II stays true to the fast-paced, brutal heart of the Dawn of War series, while introducing branching single-player storylines and unique unit customization,” said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. “The deep, tactical gameplay lets players develop and lead personalized elite units who gain experience and grow stronger with every ferocious battle.”

So all RTS junkies out there will soon get their quality fix: Dawn of War II delivers visceral combat, stunning visuals, and destructible environments throughout a non-linear single-player experience as well as a fully cooperative multiplayer campaign via Games for Windows.