April 15, 2009 — THQ Inc. today announced that a free single player demo for Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II, the award winning Real-time strategy (RTS) game from Relic Entertainment, is now available. The demo places gamers in the role of elite Space Marines engaged in furious combat across the dark recesses of space, battling the heretic Eldar, the pillaging Orks, and the ravaging Tyranid threats.

In celebration, Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II is on sale this week for 25% off. Offer ends Monday, April 20th.

In addition, Relic recently released patch 1.2.1 which features a number of gameplay improvements and a new multiplayer map. A full list of updates can be found here.