The provided source material details a promotional offer by Relic Entertainment and SEGA, granting free content to existing owners of the video games Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. This offer consists of free upgrades to "Anniversary Editions" of the games, which include the base game, all associated DLCs, expansions, and additional extras. The process for accessing this free content involves the creation of a "Relic Account," which is also linked to the provision of free wargear sets for Dawn of War II. The sources indicate that this offer is currently live for the Steam versions of the games.
The information available is limited to the specifics of this video game promotion and does not encompass the broader categories of free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programmes typically associated with consumer goods like beauty, baby care, pet products, health, food, and household items. Therefore, the following article is focused exclusively on the details of the Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II free content offer and the Relic Account system as described in the provided documents.
Free Anniversary Edition Upgrades for Existing Owners
Relic Entertainment and SEGA have announced a free upgrade for all existing owners of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. This promotion celebrates the 20th and 15th anniversaries of the respective titles. The free upgrades are to new "Anniversary Editions" of the games, which are collections that include the original game alongside all its DLCs, expansions, and a selection of fan extras.
For players who own the original Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, the free Anniversary Edition includes: - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade
For players who own Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, the free Anniversary Edition includes: - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising - All additional DLCs, such as exclusive multiplayer army skins, and campaign and Last Stand wargear that were previously only available as paid DLC packs.
This free content is automatically granted to eligible players. The source documentation indicates that this change is currently live for the Steam versions of the games. Once the free content is added to a user's account, it will be available the next time they log in to the game.
Accessing Free Content via a Relic Account
To access free content and benefits related to Dawn of War II, users may need to create a "Relic Account." This account system is described as an all-encompassing account for Relic titles and community forums. The process involves registering an account, which requires email activation.
One source details a user's experience where, upon launching Dawn of War II after an update, a prompt appeared to register a Relic Account to receive free wargear sets. Specifically, the user received the "Chapter Command Wargear Set" and "Artificer Wargear Set" for Dawn of War II after creating the account. The user also reported that the same prompt appeared when launching Retribution and the Steam version of Company of Heroes 2.
After creating a Relic Account, the user's free content for Dawn of War II and Company of Heroes 2 was automatically available for the next in-game login. The documentation confirms that free content for Dawn of War II and Company of Heroes 2 will automatically be available for users with a Relic Account the next time they log in to the game.
Important Considerations Regarding Relic Account Functionality
While the Relic Account is promoted as an all-encompassing account for Relic games and forums, the provided sources highlight a potential discrepancy in its functionality. One user report indicates that after successfully creating a Relic Account and receiving the free wargear sets in-game, the same account credentials did not work when attempting to log in to the official Dawn of War II forums or the official Company of Heroes forums. The user also noted that there was no login option on the official Relic webpage. This suggests that the Relic Account may not be fully integrated with all community platforms at this time.
Conclusion
The provided source material exclusively details a promotional video game offer. Existing owners of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on Steam are eligible for a free upgrade to the Anniversary Edition of their respective game. This upgrade includes the base game, all expansions, DLCs, and additional extras. Access to this free content, as well as free wargear sets for Dawn of War II, is facilitated through the creation of a Relic Account. Users should be aware that while the Relic Account successfully provides in-game content, its functionality for accessing official game forums may be limited based on current user reports.