Don’t miss this one, because, after three months of roller coaster hype, the Orks finally have a release date for the first of their new models!
Games Workshop just dropped a preview of the new Ork Speed Freeks Box Set that is bringing two new models to the Orks faction.
We’ve covered Speed Freeks before, but to recap, this high-orktane racing game pits you against a friend in brutal death races on the surface of Vigilus – or any other world where Orks, Meks and their madcap inventions can be found.
In the box, you’ll find the rules, tokens and templates you need to play, plus six Warbikes and two of the new Ork buggies, exclusive to this set.
Speed Freeks is fully compatible with all the other new the Ork buggies, too, meaning you’ll be able to expand your game to feature Megatrakk Scrapjets, Deffkilla Wartrikes et al with ease. For the models inside alone, the set is a cracking deal – basically, it’s a great way to start collecting your Speedwaaagh!, with the added bonus of being a brilliant standalone game.
You’ll be able to pre-order Speed Freeks on the 20th of October
By that timetable, the EARLIEST we can even see new Ork models on the tabletop is on October 27th, at the tail end of Orktober
Orktober video dropped on August 16th, 2018 after images of their box set were spotted on the internet.
Now that we know this release won’t include all the new models GW has previewed so far, lets take at look at some of the past bold rumors that we may just now be seeing part of them come to pass. Let’s check out some of the oldest rumors first and see where we stand with the latest previews.
Orktober Rumors: New Codex Rules & Model LATEST
BoLS posted a rumor a while back about what was coming to the Orks in 8th edition.
Industry rumormongers say to look for the following:
- Look for the Orks to return about a year after 8th Edition arrived.
- The Orks will return to the game in a major way with a large release.
- There will be advancing storylines putting the Orks in the post great rift Imperium in a big way.
- Multiple new kits are coming.
- Many existing units will be changed substantially from their current rules.
Ghazghkull Rework
On top of that, Chapter Master Valrak had some word to say about a new model coming to the Orks in a video on YouTube.
I’ve been sent some information regarding Orks and their upcoming codex for 8th Edtion. Apparently, they will be getting new kits and a big push with the new story. Now I’ve personally heard that Prime Orks are going to be a thing for them, remember, bring your SALT!
He also posted on Bolter and Chainsword talking about Ghazghkull getting a new model. He called him the “Prime-Ork”.
Ghazz is going to receive a new model, prime Ork. New models on release of codex.
Q: Where is this information from? Wonder if it will be mentioned tomorrow, GW posted they were revealing some information tomorrow if I recall.
A: I have a chap that sends me stuff, the last thing he sent me was Knight Codex information about a week or two before GW announced it. Again I have to state, bring your SALT!
Apparently, Ghazghkull is going to be the only model getting the “Prime” status. More rumors could pop up between now and their release so who knows what other units Orks might be getting?
In keeping up with the lore, some of Orks have been fighting almost constantly against Tyranid Hive Fleets on various planets. We all know that Orks get bigger the more they fight. Maybe we could see some bigger Orks come from those battles against the Tyranids.
An In-Depth Look at Speed Freeks
Speed Freeks is going to be ushering in an era of Ork players racing down the battlefield in souped-up “vehicles” punishing the enemy with dakka and Guardsmen-grinding jet turbines.
Megatrakk Scrapjet
The Megatrakk Scrapjet is the latest model we’ve seen revolving around Speed Freeks. This model does NOT disappoint. We’ve never seen anything close to the aesthetics of this model for anything in Warhammer. It makes you wonder exactly what kind of rules it will have.
GW has slowly been releasing models from the Box set over the past couple of weeks. Take a peek at some of the other Orkish racers.
Ork Vehicles We’ve Seen
Kustom Boomblasta
Shockjump Dragsta
Warboss on Bike or possibly trike?
Boomdakka Snazzwagon
With Speed Freeks basically revealed (we still have to see the points and rules), it looks like some of the rumors may be coming to pass. Orks are getting a whole slew of new models in a short amount of time and it’s in a box set nonetheless.
Orktober is only going to get sweeter as we move closer to the codex. What do you think about the information we’ve seen on Orks so far?
Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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