With the upcoming Blood Bowl and Necromunda releases going on pre-order later this week, we’re taking a look at back everything we’ve seen so far for the Van Saar and Doom Lords.
Games Workshop gave us a preview of what’s going on pre-order later this week and it looks like we’re finally going to see the release of the new Gang War 3 and House Van Saar gang for Necromunda. So let’s jump right in and take a look at everything we’ve seen so far.
First off, the announcement from the GAMA Trade Show.
That’s also where we got our first look at the minis.
Since the GAMA Trade Show, we hadn’t heard much else from Games Workshop regarding the new gang. That is, until yesterday when they announced that the House Van Saar gang will be available for pre-order later this week alongside Gang War 3.
Gang War 3, like its predecessors, is a gamer’s toolbox designed to expand your game of Necromunda and introduce new rules, weapons, units, missions and more to make your battles in the underhive better than ever. From expanded weapons options for every gang, to rules for bringing hulking Brutes like the Ambot to your games, to all manner of quality-of-life improvements, you’ll find Gang War 3 the perfect expansion regardless of how you play.
The new edition of Necromunda gave the Specialist Games studio the chance to realise the Van Saar more richly than ever before, fully living up to their reputation as masters of technology. Every part of the kit, from the lasguns to the bodysuits, is sleek and tactical, while weapons like the rad cannon and wargear like the Hrystrar pattern energy shield offer all sorts of options for arming your gangers. You could even use the kit to kick off your own elite regiment of the Astra Militarum…
Alongside the Van Saar, you’ll be able to pick up a specially themed set of dice to match your gang, as well as gang cards – single-use tactics that you can use to gain a key advantage on your foes in your games. The gang cards set also features a set of fillable fighter cards, perfect for keeping tabs on your Leaders and Champions.
We know Necromunda fans are really looking forward to the release of a new gang and Gang War 3, and so are we!
But, it’s not just Necromunda getting some love from Games Workshop, Blood Bowl also has a new team coming out!
Less subtle (but no less violent) are Blood Bowl’s latest team – a pack of killers for whom touchdowns are a mere distraction from the “true” heart of the sport – namely, giving praise to the Dark Gods and seeing how many enemy players you can slay before you get sent off.
The Doom Lords combine the speed and ferocity of the Beastmen with the martial might of the Chaos Chosen to create one of Blood Bowl’s most dangerous teams. You’ll be able to grab these guys alongside Spike! Magazine – a new supplement for Blood Bowl that’ll feature rules for new teams, Star Players, columns from Agony Uncle Lord Borak and much more.
The new minis looked amazing in the display cases at the GAMA Trade show, and they looked even better in yesterday’s preview below:
Meanwhile, for fans of Blood Bowl, a new team enters the fray next week with an exciting new format for rules and lore for the game of fantasy football. The first of these is the hotly anticipated Chaos Chosen team – the Doom Lords.
To add the Doom Lords to your games, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Spike! Journal – the essential periodical for coaches everywhere. In Spike! Journal, you won’t just find rules for your team, but dispatches from the strange world of Blood Bowl.
To help you keep track of your Doom Lords, we’re releasing a new set of team cards – a 44 card deck which contains profiles for your players, Star Players and blank cards for keeping track of your roster and advancements as well as your special plays. There’s also a set on the way for the Skaven, as well as a deck of Star Player cards, both of which should prove invaluable for any budding manager.
The Doom Lords look like they’re going to make a great addition to your next game of Blood Bowl, and we can’t wait to get our hands on them!
Overall, this week’s new releases seem like there’s a little something for everyone in it, but make sure you check back with us later for the full list and prices of what will be available for pre-order later this week.
What do you think about the upcoming Necromunda and Blood Bowl releases? Are you planning on ordering any of these?
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