Love GW miniatures? Check out what new releases may be on the way and in roughly what order, in our latest new release roadmap.
Warhammer Community has been busy previewing batch after batch of what’s on the way along with the help of a few lucky people in the hobby world.
In 2018, we pulled the covers off Speed Freeks, an Imperial Knight and a new season of Warhammer Underworlds. Now, in 2019, we’ll be BLOWING YOUR MIND with reveals and teases for pretty much every Warhammer game you fancy.
Reveals For ALL This – And More
The release roadmap is back and more loaded than ever. Don’t miss the GW’s latest new release roadmap that is filling up fast with new model previews, and rumors as well.
Before we jump into some of the confirmed previews that we’ve seen GW announce, here are a few rumors and educated guesses on things that are important to go over.
Rumors of 40k “8.5” Edition Emerge
An Industry Insider is saying that a “new” edition for Warhammer 40k is coming soon…
New 40k “8.5” rules this fall with all the new release fan-fare, after back to school time.
Rumor or not, that is a bold statement. You can take a look at the overall hobby picture from the post here.
RUMORS These Are GW’s Big Fall Warhammer Release Dates
Essentially, there were a few dates that Industry Insiders said key releases might be taking place. Those are:
- August 31st: (Confirmed Aeronautica Imperialis pre-order wave and more)
- September 21st: We don’t know what’s in store for this date, however, it’s worth noting that this is around the time that GW drops their big FAQ for 40k
- November 9th: ???
Iron Hands (and other chapters?) Upgrade Kits: $25 ea
Looking at some of the IH models above their left shoulder plate all have clearly defined and raised edges of the Iron Hands Chapter insignia as well. It might be safe to say that, like the White Scars, most of the new codex supplement chapters will also getting an Upgrade sprue in the future.
Also, bear in mind too that it is possible we will see the existing Fists sprue re-released as well because that only came in the holiday battleforce so far.
Primaris Impulsor $75?
The Imperium took a Rhino chassis and rolled it through the ol’ grav-tech factory bringing us the Impulsor. The Impulsor is running a handful of the same weapons spotted on the Invictor Warsuit. However, it’s also got some side-sponsons Bolters for some added dakka. The best part about this model is that this is the first Primaris Dedicated Transport that actually does its job.
Comparing it to the Ad Mech Skorpius, the last “hover” transport to come out for the Imperium, and the repulsor at $85, $75 seems to be the high range for this model. It may clock in at $65 seeing as how it is not a dual kit. Only time will tell for sure here!
Primaris Reiver Lieutenant $35?
Spotted on the Primaris Lieutenant Twitter account, a new character-looking Reiver Lieutenant was unblurred. This model comes from the video we saw a while back showcasing a whole slew of blurred-out Primaris models.
With multiple previews on this character, it looks like a Reiver Lieutenant is on the way! Now, you’ll be able to keep phobos-themed army strong with another Lieutenant model.
$35 seems to be the new standard for non-named characters.
Eliminator Squads $50?
Moving into the stuff first spotted out of Shadowspear, Eliminators are getting a kit of their own with a few new sculpts. Plus, the Las-Fusils spotted in the Apocalypse datasheet are going to be a 40k weapon option as well.
The only thing we have to compare these to are Centurions and Inceptors, both of which are $50 or higher and have multiple options just like these models.
Infiltrator Squads $60 For 10, $35 For 5??
In the same vein, Infiltrator squads are getting their own kit as well. These guys are making a name for themselves in 8th edition’s meta and now, the Infiltrators might be getting more sculpts (and maybe more weapon options).
This kit also makes another version of models as well now. So it’s possible that their path to market may be a 5 man box at first for $35-40, and then later on a 10 pack may become available for $60-70. Or vice versa. It’s hard to say with any certainty what path to market these will take, but they are staples that many lists will be running now.
Iron Father: $35-$40?
Sure we know Tiggy and Khan are $40 now, and the other non-special character Primaris characters are $35, that sets an important pricing standard of the previous $35/$25 not too long ago…
We think it’s safe to say the wait was worth it! This named Iron Father will be hitting shelves (and your opponents) later this year…
Rather unexpectedly, the Iron Hands got a named Primaris character coming to their faction. This took us by surprise for the fact that GW decided to show love to a very minor chapter in 40k. It makes a strong case for Iron Hands getting their own book in the latest preview.
Depending on whether this is a named character or not, will prob mean at least a $5 difference in price per Tiggy and company above.
7 New Space Marine Codex Books!
So it goes without saying that the rumors about a new Ultramarines and White Scars codex book were true, so that leaves 4 more chapters to get named on those ++redacted supplement++ spines.
The usual suspects could be:
- Raven Guard (Rumored Next)
- Iron Hands (Rumored Next)
- Imperial Fists (mentioned in GW’s earlier preview)- This could, in fact, be a “Fist Soup” book of all the Dorn Chapter rules.
- Salamanders (Confirmed per product snafu?)
Also, remember that the Crimson Fists just got updated earlier in the year via the first Index Astartes White Dwarf Article. But it wouldn’t surprise us if they threw in more rules with Black Templars and Imperial Fists into one binding.
New Forge World
Still, on deck are a slew of painted models for what we can only assume will be a release in the next three months. For the most part, these all have product shots and have been actively previewed from May onward.
Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought
More Horus Heresy: Book Nine & Dark Angels
While book nine was only mentioned, they did show off some of the Dark Angel’s specific models. Take a look at how intricate the detailing is on the Dreadnoughts and Praetors!
Look for the Dark Angels to be battling the Night Lords and Dark Mechanicum in book nine.
Knight Sprues & Weapon Options
This sprue was also spotted on the Warhammer TV stream on Twitch. As part of their Titanicus breakdown, they gave us a short glimpse of what the new Knight upgrade sprues were going to look like.
Take a look at the sprue next to the new set of Titanicus dice. It’s not the first time we’ve seen dice packaged that way. We’ve been comparing it to the size of the sprue and we feel like the sprue will be about the size of the current stratagem cards. Taking a deeper look at what kind of upgrades we’ll be getting, we’ll have:
- 6x fists (3 Right and Left)
- 3x missile pods
- 3x Meltas
- 3x Knight heads
While the sprue may come with six fists, it’s actually all geared around upgrading three Knights only. At least we’ll have more options on which hand we want our fist on and if nothing else, these will be a great leftover conversion bits.
Space Marine Heroes Series 3: Death Guard
Here are more Death Guard minis that are coming inside of the Space Marine Heroes: series 3! Check out everything we’ve covered so far and all the new ones below.
Warhammer Yokohama’s Facebook page also gave us a look at the bare plastic models that were in the case at their store.
Clotticus and two of the recent reveals are above in this image of the assembled images.
So now that all of the models may be revealed for Series three of Space Marine Heroes, will you be trying to get your hands on them in your country?
Warhammer Underworlds Season Three Announced
This is Warhammer Underworlds: Beastgrave – the triumphant third season of the ultimate competitive miniatures game…Look forward to an even tighter ruleset, sharply designed game mechanics, unusual and rewarding new card design and some incredible new warbands.
It looks like there are new boards, cards, Warbands, and more tricks on the way to Warhammer Underworlds. Going by this pic alone, we know that there will be some spell-casting going on for at least one of the Warbands as well.
Before we jump into the new models, you might be asking “Why is it called Beastgrave”? Well lorewise, the Necroquake caused the Mirrored City to crack and bleed its magic into other realms. Beastgrave is set in Ghur bringing all of the current Warbands to the table from the Mirrored City. However, there are some dark beastial fighters lying in wait as well that will be all-new in this expansion!
Draknar’s Ravagers
Check out Draknar’s Ravagers! These guys are the Beasts of Chaos that were first previewed as silhouettes in an earlier video. Keeping the theme of most Warbands, it looks like this pack of fighters will have two heavy-hitters. While the rest might be objective campers/harassers.
Skaeth’s Wild Hunt
Skaeth’s Wild Hunt offers us new insights into the Mortal Realms with our first look at the Kurnothi – aelf-like creatures with a savage style of their own. Offering a fast and highly specialised group of fighters, they’re a deadly and flexible warband capable of cutting down enemies at any range.
Looking at their trusty Lion companion in the middle, he was the first model previewed for the expansion from a while back. But comparing these guys to the Beasts, they look to be more Elite, and probably more skilled fighters.
Overall, the models all look like dynamic characters (which is what we expect to see in Warbands) and are brand new factions to the game.
Reminder: Not pictured are even more Lord of the Rings and Blood Bowl releases.
Rumors abound of TWO new Blood Bowl Teams coming to the pitch soon, one that conveniently coincides with Sigmar rumors below. Perhaps it is too early to tell…
Orruks Bundled for AoS!
Earlier this year, we told you that EVERY Grand Alliance would be getting at least one new battletome – and we’re incredibly excited to announce the next two. Both of these books reinvent much-loved factions, bringing them into the second edition of the game in style.
Sticking to a battletome strategy that seems to have started with the Beast of Chaos army, GW looks to be perfecting including as many rules in one book as they can.
Ironjawz and Bonesplitterz, together at last! Orruk Warclans isn’t so much one battletome as three, containing allegiance abilities and sub-factions for the Ironjawz and Bonesplitterz, as well as a third set of allegiance abilities for the Great Waaagh! – a combination of both forces. This offers these popular factions much more strategic diversity, with the ultra-durable Ironjawz complemented perfectly by the fast-moving and frenzied Bonesplitterz.
Cities of Sigmar
Since the beginning of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, we’ve heard stories of the free cities and the brave alliances of humans, duardin and aelves who guard them… The Living City, Tempest’s Eye, the Greywater Fastness, Hallowheart, Anvilgard and The Phoenicium are now beloved parts of the setting, and at long last, they have a battletome of their own!
Completely out of the left field and very much appreciated by hobbyists who have been hoping for this day for 4 years, the Empire is returning.
Cities of Sigmar takes sub-factions as diverse as the Scourge Privateers and the Ironweld Arsenal and forges them into a single force. No fewer than seven sets of allegiance abilities allow you to field mixed forces of duardin, humans and aelves, with a massive roster of units available.
Yep, that’s right they said Dwarves and Elves folks! Looks like the Aleven Wanderers and possibly the Duardin Dispossessed will get rules inside yet another multi-keyword/faction tome!
Feast of Bones:
Warhammer community took the covers off a new Ogor Tyrant model at their recent event, and he looks stunning.
This is the first Ogor designed with the Mortal Realms in mind, combining classic aesthetic touches like a tusked gutplate and grisly trophies with some neat touches from the Age of Sigmar.
Look closely, and you’ll see vials of potions, some kind of magical sword and even the faceplate of an unfortunate Stormcast Eternal adorning this model, giving it the feel of a wandering, barbaric warrior-king.
Remember the Ogors, well the Ogre Kingdoms rather, first debuted back in January of 2004! So the majority of the range is in “Warhammer High School” currently. But with a name like “Feast of Bones” it looks liike they’ll be tied in alongside the new Ossiarch Bonereapers that were previewed at NOVA under videos titled “Tithe of Bones”.
Ossiarch Bonereapers Revealed for AoS
These are the Ossiarch Bonereapers – the culmination of centuries of planning by Nagash and the harbingers of his dark reign. Where the Legions of Nagash are the foot soldiers of Death and the Nighthaunt are the shock troops, the Ossiarch Bonereapers are the vanguard of a new order.
These are not risen warriors or malignant spirits – they are bespoke war-constructs forged from harvested bone and gifted the soul animus of great warriors and heroes. Alone, they have hundreds of lifetimes of experience and brutal physical prowess. Unified, they are nigh unstoppable, directed into battle by Katakros, Mortarch of the Necropolis – perhaps the greatest military strategist (living, or dead) the Mortal Realms have ever known.
This is no embittered spirit, arch-schemer of the world-that-was or devoted sycophant, but a terrifying new paragon of unlife itself. Granted a new existence in a body of ensorcelled bone, Orpheon Katakros is Nagash’s plan for the Mortal Realms made manifest
Kicking things off with the head honcho, Katakros is standing similar in size and shape to Xerxes from the “300” movie. He’s a towering bone commander in Nagash’s plans. But there are some other amazing sculpts spotted.
Mortek Guard
Kavalos Deathriders
Bonereapers exclusive Necromancer unit?
Necropolis Stalkers
Mortek Crawler Artillery
Shrike Gets Primaris’d
The Raven Guard Captain, Kayvaan Shrike got hit with a pretty awesome promotion from GW. He’s getting the Chapter Master Keyword (letting everyone reroll everything) and crossed the Rubicon Primaris! His new model is getting some attention in the community because of his hair, but he’s still keeping his beak helmet!
Psychic Awakening Announced
Every single Warhammer 40,000 faction has a stake in Psychic Awakening – so whatever your chosen army, you’ll have a moment to shine. Each Psychic Awakening expansion focusses on a different war zone, providing a new perspective to this galaxy-spanning event. The series will see plot threads that have enticed fans for decades resolved, champions new and old rise to the fore, and staggering revelations made.
Editors Note: Games Workshop actually updated the picture above. After claiming that every faction would have a “stake in Psychic Awakening”, they left out Sisters of Battle, Space Wolves, and the Mechanicum. However, they updated the chart of all the factions’ insignias, adding them in.
Meanwhile, each book will have powerful and thematic rules updates for at least two Factions, giving you more flexibility than before.
That sounds like a multi-book format that will only update 2 or more of the 24 factions above in each one. Correct us if we’re wrong, but wouldn’t adding in a maximum of 12 books bloat the game even more than before? Especially if they extend this release out over the next year?
Take a deeper look into Psychic Awakening for yourself.
If that wasn’t enough, the series will also be accompanied by a whole swathe of new models, including some miniatures you’ve been looking forward to for ages – such as the first-ever plastic Howling Banshees!
Aeldari Banshees will also be graduating from Finecast to plastic minis. That should be an awesome nugget for Xenos players out there!
Sisters of Battle Box & More Revealed
The majority of the new Sisters models and some of the vehicles were unveiled in the “paint” so to speak. Plus an Army box is on the way for the release which GW confirmed as being in November.
After waiting for so long, you all deserved something very special, and that’s what this Sisters of Battle Army Set delivers. This packed box kicks off your Adepta Sororitas force in style. Including a swathe of stunning new plastic models and a limited edition codex, this one is dedicated to you die-hard Sisters of Battle fans as a reward for your unwavering faith.
No word what the full contents will be, however the box states that it will contain the codex book, and 25 miniatures! Their video also calls it a “mega-box”.
Battle Sister Squad
Penitent Engine
Canoness Model
Be sure to take a deeper look into all the new faction models that are coming to the Sororitas for yourself. There’s even more that was previewed!
Another Necromunda Expansion
Necromunda is getting more support with something called “Dark Uprising”. A character spoke in their preview video calling himself the “Lord of skin and sinew”. Do you think a group of undercity butchers might be banding together to make minced meat out of the other gangs?
Middle Earth: War in Rohan
Looking into Middle Earth, GW will be taking us back to Helms Deep in the War in Rohan expansion book, showcasing more new releases:
Modular Rohan-themed terrain
Along with an expansion book and new terrain, some of the most iconic evil characters will also be joining the retinue of minis to pick from!
Ultimately, no matter what games you play, there is something on the way for everyone just like GW said. Keep your eyes peeled for more news and rumors to pop up as we get closer to some of the bigger product launches this fall.
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