Even if you’re not a fan of the new Grots, check out the latest rumored releases for 40k and AoS that may be headed our way from GW in 2019!
We had been hearing rumors of Grots since September, and now it looks like they are about to roll out from Games Workshop. Plus if the rumors are to be believed, new Chaos, Genestealer Cults, Primaris 2.0s and more may be headed our way in 2019.
Official previews for whatever GW has planned release wise for 40k and Age of Sigmar will be here soon at thier big New Years open day on the 5th but until then check out the latest compilation of rumors and previews on what may be on the horizon next for the Warhammer Hobby!
Games Workshop has already told us a lot of what’s coming for the rest of 2018, so we went back and compiled all the new release information and rumors into one post.
The following is a compilation of what we know is on the way so far, and when we think we can expect to see it based off official announcements and rumors.
++ This is not an official release schedule, so make sure you add salt for the release timeframes that have not been confirmed yet. ++
GW’s 2019 Rumors & Release Roadmap LATEST
There are only a few more codexes yet to appear for Warhammer 40k, and there is plenty of time for something BIG to hit in 2019 from Games Workshop. They were also heard saying that the new year would bring some totally new factions to the hobby as well, on their new company produced podcast.
2019 Q1
It looks like Grots er Gloomspire Gitz may be first out of the gate for the new year, and hobbyists seemt to be all aboard this tiny green skin hypetrain already.
Games Workshop has been pulling out all the stops on these guys here lately with videos and talk of what’s to come. Check out the latest in-depth peek at what’s ahead for the Gloomspire Gitz.
- New Warhammer Underworlds Warbands May actually be January, latest rumors put them on a similar release cycle to Magic Cards (every 3 months)
- Horus Heresy Book 8: Angelus/Malevolence (HH players hoping for a release at the Horus Heresy Weekender in FEB)
- Genestealer Cult models and new codex Rumored to be Jan/Feb There was a ton more rumors revealed from the Vigilus open on new GSC models that are coming as well: New cult bikers
- New Reaver With Chainfist for Titancius and Upgrade Sprues available Separately Supposedly Coming in JAN
- New Adeptus Titanicus Rules Supplement (Titandeath) and remaining Cerastus-variant kits (Acheron & Castigator) Rumored Previews at the Horus Heresy Weekender in FEB
We had also been hearing of “odd-pairings” of factions in sets that could range from starters to Kill Team box sets heading into the new year. We have already started to see some of this with the Wake the Dead, and the Wrath & Rapture box set.
Either way, it looks to be a win for hobbyists!
- Look for Box Sets to line up with Codex releases.
Rest of 2019
- RUMORS Chaos model updates Initially spotted as a rumor, but Haarkan’s 80 day countdown time is going now.to what, however, is the question.
- Rumored New Space Marine codex 2.0 (compilation book with new material) makes sense seeing how now we have new content that is not in the first codex.
- RUMORS new Primaris models Initially spotted as a rumor, but most hobbyists seem to be expecting new models based of Rumor Engine previews.
- RUMORS Ynnari Codex Still a rumor
- Sisters of Battle Codex (Best Guess Q3 or 4)
Chapter Approved contained Sisters of Battle Beta rules as a means of allowing the community to playtest the faction. They want Sisters of Battle to be done right after years of hearing fans request for Power-armored Sororitas!
Speaking of the Imperials and Sisters, still on deck from Forge World is the Talons of the Emperor supplement that was previewed earlier in 2018 and said to still be coming for Warhammer 40k:
- Talons of the Emperor Imperial Armor (GK, Custodes, Sisters)
Prior to 2017, there was always a 40k Imperial Armor released late summer (technically they followed this pattern in 2017with the Index: Imperial Armor) and a new Horus Heresy supplement around the holidays, which still happened of sorts with the new red book update. There were however no such updates in 2018 as they seemed busy setting up new warehouses in other countries and subsequently raised their prices 20% or more overnight.
Delayed:
- Imperial Armor: The Fires of Cyraxus (written to 7th Edition 40k, needs a revamp per Warhamerfest 2018)
So out the gate, at least rumor wise, Games Workshop’s release schedule may be jam-packed for the months ahead. Be on the lookout for more and more previews to come as we see more from them on their New Year’s Open, and Horus Heresy Weekend.
What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
