Don’t miss these 9 big rules changes for Warhammer 40k that are on the way for the 9th edition that GW said is on the way in just a few weeks.
The BIG online 40k GW Preview is are here! Most likely rescheduled from the canceled Warhammer Fest at the beginning of May, Games Workshop is revealing their latest news and previews on Twitch and Warhammer Community today!
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Sure, we’ve seen a few teasers about new 40k here and there over the past weeks, however here’s the latest straight from GW now!
With hype train at full speed, there are Nine new things to be happy for involving the new edition.
9 Rules Changes To Know About 9th Edition Warhammer 40k
1- First up is polish.
Every new update brings more polish to the game, as we get better playing and GW gets better at designing, the game gets more and more polished over time. The newest edition is no different (hopefully).
2- Crusade System
Second is a brand new immersive narrative system! The new Crusade system will allow you to add custom rules to armies and have them grow over time.
3- More CP’s
The third is more command points! Who doesn’t love command points? Lost a roll you “shouldn’t” have? Just re-roll it!
4- Steel Behemoths
The fourth is about tanks! Don’t you hate it when your tanks can’t shoot because a tiny grot charged it? Tanks can shoot in combat now! Go ahead and run to your death grot!
5- Terrain Reworked
The fifth is a terrain rework from the ground up. A slew of new possibilities is on the way. Bonuses defending buildings or trying to sneak up on enemies are just two mechanics talked about.
6- Size of Games
The sixth is all about size. Everyone knows the standard game size for 40k is 2,000 points, but now the game is balance across more sizes. Want to play a quick hour game? Go for it. New balance brings new options, you no longer have to dedicate huge amounts of time to play, you can squeeze in quick games when you want to!
7- Reserves
The seventh is new rules with reserves. Better reserve rules mean more fun with friends casually and more opportunities to show your prowess in competitive settings!
8- EXPLOSIONS!
The Eighth is regarding explosive weapons. Explosive weapons deal max hits to large swarms of enemies! Large swarms are more likely to get hit by shrapnel so this makes perfect sense.
9- Flyers in 40k
The final is aircraft rules. New rules involving aircraft means they will feel more like aircraft! Warthog strafing runs in progress, look for cover.
PEW! PEW! PEW! PEW! PEW!
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
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