Ultramarines DLC Preview

Relic artist Matt Kuzminski gives us a preview of our next multiplayer DLC pack, coming in a future update to Dawn of War II: Retribution.  The Ultramarines are the focus this time, the same chapter that features in our upcoming game Space Marine.  Here is Matt with infromation on all the little details that has gone into the DLC pack...

Hey everyone, Matt Kuzminski again to talk about our new multiplayer DLC pack; The Ultramarines!

The Force Commander

Ultramarines heroes have a distinctly Roman Empire influenced look that makes them stand out from the rank and file.  For the Force Commander I wanted to combine elements from some of the miniatures with a distinct Dawn of War II aesthetic. The robe-like cape added an air of the warrior to him, and the distinct helmet leaves no question as to who is in command. The eagle-head backpack vents, while not exclusively

Ultramarines; fit his design so well they had to be added. His shoulder pauldrons are inspired by the armour worn by Space Marine’s Captain Titus.

Another great element added to the commander is new animations for his cape and tabard.

The Apothecary

The Roman look carries through to this model as well. A little more practical in design, he sports some distinct shoulder pads and a nod to 40k miniature history on his chest. The predominantly blue armour makes him really stand out from other Apothecary designs, and his helmet sports the gold laurelling which ties all the marines in this pack together. I re-touched up the blood splatter on his right side to emphasize the macabre tasks an Apothecary is responsible for. ...more.