DOW2 Retribution Guide & Technical Fixes

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SoulEater here! I'm the guy responsible for mostly compiling the fixes and everything else in this mega guide. DOW2 is an amazing game, especially with the new mods coming and new things. That said, this game is not perfect and can be buggy. With that, we hope that anyone that has solutions to problems, to work together to help fix the problems. Its my earnest hope that one day, Relic will realize what a jewel DOW2 is and that they have a diamond in the rough that they have neglected! This was originally a technical guide when I had it in mind. After that, it grew and I decided to add anything DOW2/CR/Retribution related, so its an all-in-one guide for players to refer to. Combed through a lot of Steam forums and websites to get the info you have today. Though I admit I spent too much time on this guide and its sub-sections (which I regret at times), I take little credit in that this guide contains solutions from players over the years and for players. All I did was compile them in one place that players can refer to. Enjoy the guide, and hope it helps you! If you like, pls star the guide so others can find it and it helps them too! All solutions credited to whoever found out, and I take no credit except compiling this guide! Cheers and peace out! (May 2023) Last Update: 5 September 2026 Note I: This guide was originally made for Retribution but most of the fixes should work for DOW2 and CR. Just take this into account when trying the fixes! Note II: If you can't directly go to the links, just copy and paste the links into your web browser directly. Should work perfectly. Original version initially compiled by Dark Riku at: https://dawnofwar.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5516 - Note: Just copy and paste the link directly. Some issue when clicking on the link directly. This improved version was created by SoulEater All solutions are credited to the people that found / made them. For basic info on the game, you can check the PCGamingWiki links in the section below. If you cannot find an answer here, check at the Steam forums or on r/dawnofwar at Reddit. Alternatively, ask at the help-and-quarries of any DOW2 mods or modding communties. Note: Some fixes may work for DOW2 Vanilla and Chaos Rising, but haven't been tested. Redirect back to the DOW II guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3338434009 Dawn of War's X.com Post on the Anniversary Edition: https://x.com/DawnOfWar/status/1836872214643179782 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/15620/Warhammer_40000_Dawn_of_War_II__Anniversary_Edition/ GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war_ii_anniversary_edition - - - - - Context: The Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition basically bundles these games as a single deal on Steam or GoG: Dawn of War II Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising Dawn of War II - Retribution + most DLCs (except Veterans of Aestas Helmet, Necron Overlord for Last Stand and Ridiculously Bloody Blood Pack). Necron Overlord for Last Stand has been added! To note, you will still need to install each game separately. Additionally, the game files are not modified in any way, so mod compatibility is still the same and good. To know which DOW II game you're playing, you will see on your main menu screen: Vanilla: A Space Marine Force Commander in the jungle. Chaos Rising: A Chaos Lord in the snow. Retribution: A lady Inquisitor on a flaming rocky barren area. To add on, you are only able to play with people on the same version of the game as you for campaign's co-op, PVP and Last Stand. Additionally, as part of the Anniversary Edition, Relic has made the Dawn of War II Original Soundtrack (includes OST from Vanilla, Chaos Rising and Retribution) available to download from Steam as part of its gift to players! How do you get it? Firstly in your Library, go to your "Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition".. Next, go to additional content on your right (see the screenshot) and click on it! (this is also where the game's original manual is included too!). After that, it will bring you to the screen below. Click on download, so it'll download to your PC! After downloading, you can also listen to the OST via Steam's in-built music player too. Okay, so what if you want to locate the .mp3 files you've downloaded? Go to this settings here! Then you'll be able to find the music folder location. For mine, it was: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\music\Official Soundtrack Enjoy the complete OST with 35 soundtracks! There are some notable differences between the Steam and GOG versions that have been observed. Steam Version: Can play campaign and LAN (if button restored).. all offline only. GoG Version: Can play campaign, LAN (if button restored) and private match.. all offline. - - - - - Credits: Kharos and BruiserBanned (7 Sept. 2023) As of this time, the GoG version of DOW2: Retribution is confirmed not to be fully compatible with most mods (none of the dll injections work, causing crashes in the army painter and objects disappearing at high zoom, and 8-player FFA not working) - additionally the Performance & Stability Mod's d3d9.dll drastically reduces performance (as opposed to improving it on the Steam version) - so it is currently advised not to play most mods on the GoG version (and instead resorting to the Steam version) until this issue is resolved. Thank you for understanding. Steam Discussion: DOW2: https://steamcommunity.com/app/15620/discussions/ DOW2 CR: https://steamcommunity.com/app/20570/discussions/ DOW2 R: https://steamcommunity.com/app/56400/discussions/ PC Gaming Wiki: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_II https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_II:_Chaos_Rising https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_II:_Retribution Fandom: DOW2 Fandom: https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_II Retribution: Fandom:https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Retribution Mods: ModDb - DOW2 Vanilla: https://www.moddb.com/games/dawn-of-war-2 ModDb - DOW2 CR: https://www.moddb.com/games/dawn-of-war-ii-chaos-rising/ ModDb - DOW2 Retribution: https://www.moddb.com/games/dawn-of-war-ii-retribution Nexus: https://www.nexusmods.com/warhammer40000dawnofwarII Nexus: https://www.nexusmods.com/dawnofwar2retribution/mods/ ------ Community for Mac and Linux Users by Feral Interactive: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/maclinux - - - Note: If you can't directly go to the links, just copy and paste the links / exact words for the URL below into your web browser directly. Should work perfectly. NOTE: The installations below are for Retribution. You may try the methods for DOW2 and CR, but so far, no one has done so. You may use the DOW2 games ported by Feral Interactive for Mac and Linux. ==> MAC Installing DoW2:R and Elite on Mac Method 1 by fragrantpanda: https://dawnofwar.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3635 Method 2 by iodji: https://www.dawnofwar.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3274 MAC Save File Locations: Hopefully this helps anyone who is still looking. At the time of writing, and using the most recent update with the Anniversary Edition, it is on: Original campaign and Chaos Rising $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Dawn of War II/SaveData/ Retribution $HOME/Library/Application Support/Feral Interactive/Dawn of War II - Retribution/SaveData/ Note: Portkit can be used instead of crossover. Found by another player in the Elite Mod server. Game runs astonishingly smooth and fine on MacBook Pro m2. - - - Note: If you can't directly go to the links, just copy and paste the links into your web browser directly. Should work perfectly. ==> LINUX Installing DoW2:R on Linux by Clockwork - Guide and Log Entry for using Proton Note: Best Linux guide! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2794255