More aerial combat is on the way- check out all the new releases coming for Aeronautica Imperialis, Necromunda, and Black Library next week!
Games Workshop just let us in on all the new releases that are finally going up for pre-order this coming Saturday. From the looks of it, the focus is heavily on Aeronautica, but there’s still a little bit coming for fans of other systems.
Now let’s look at next week’s line-up starting with the Aeronautica releases from Warhammer Community.
Aeronautica Imperialis: Wrath of Angels
This is the new Starter Set for the Aeronautica Imperialis system, containing everything you need to get those chocks away, including five Adeptus Astartes aircraft and six for the Aeldari, a 38-page rulebook, a scenario booklet, a double-sided area of engagement game mat, eight dice, 70 assorted tokens, and a transfer sheet.
It also comes with 11 new models, but you can also pick those up separately as they get their own releases next week as well!
Asuryani Nightwing Squadron
The main fighter deployed by the enigmatic Craftworld Aeldari, the Nightwing has a preternatural level of speed and manoeuvrability. In battle, Nightwing Squadrons weave around enemy aircraft, tearing their foe apart with bursts of fire from their shuriken cannon and bright lances.
Each of the 6 fighters you can get can be assembled with 4 different weapon options, making this a super diverse kit with plenty of gameplay options.
Asuryani Phoenix Bomber Squadron
The Phoenix Bomber is a heavy Aeldari strike craft carrying a ground-attack payload. Surprisingly fast and agile for a bomber, the Phoenix Bomber is capable of engaging both air and ground forces, and it’s an integral part of the Asuryani war machine.
The 3 bombers in this kit come with 3 weapon options and 2 missile arrays to make for another kit with plenty of gameplay options.
Adeptus Astartes Xiphon Interceptor Squadron
The Xiphon Interceptor has been used by the Astartes since the Great Crusade. A flexible fighter, the Xiphon can obliterate both air and ground targets with ease.
Opposing the Eldar this week, you also have access to new Space Marine aircraft. This box comes with 6 standard Xiphon fighters to face off against the Eldar.
Adeptus Astartes Storm Eagle Squadron
The Storm Eagle is a Space Marine orbital assault craft that packs a formidable weight of firepower. Rugged and durable, it fulfils any number of roles, including as a scout, a long-ranged transport, and an interceptor.
If you wanted something more elite, this box of 2 Storm Eagles might help scratch that itch with a dense firefighting machine.
Aeronautica Imperialis Asuryani and Adeptus Astartes Aircraft Cards
With 91 cards in the Asuryani set and 86 in the Adeptus Astartes set, these are all the quick references and special rules you need for the ultimate 41st Millennium aerial dust-up. There are two Aces (star pilots with special rules) in each set – including this jolly-looking Salamander fellow who can try and repair his own plane as he’s flying it – as well as named planes, and ground defences to boot.
Adding in extra rules to wrap how you play are the perfect way to always keep the game fresh and extent its replayability.
Aeronautica Imperialis Asuryani and Adeptus Astartes Dice Sets
Of course, you can also pick up some themed dice to match these factions.
Aeronautica Imperialis: Outer Reaches Area of Engagement
This double-sided gaming board continues the theme in the main set, with a lunar imperial outpost on one side and more volcanic terrain on the other. It comes in two halves for enhanced durability, with 342 playable hexes over the total area.
Getting new settings to immerse your games in is a simple way to breathe more creativity into your games, making it more exciting!
Aeronautica Imperialis: Imperial Navy & Ork Air Waaagh! Ground Assets
The original ground assets from the first version of Aeronautica Imperialis return. Featuring 16 ground assets and 14 plastic markers, including flak and missile batteries, bunkers, and landing zones, this set can really juice up your games – and give enemy pilots an extra headache from another angle.
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If you missed it the first time around, these ground assets are a great way to make your game board more immersive. Not to mention access to more ways to play the game as well.
Van Saar Weapons & Upgrades
Give your Van Saar gang the gift of multi-meltas this October with a comprehensive new set containing a vast range of new weapons, ranging from shock mauls and servo claws to plasma cannons and rad guns. You’ll also get 10 new heads (two each of five sculpts), and it’s all compatible with the main Van Saar Gang box and the Archeoteks & Grav-cutters kit.
More weapon options are great for existing kits and they can help you reimagine what each of your units can accomplish. If there are old weapon options, it also just helps with availability.
The Twice Dead King: Ruin
The first part of a duology, The Twice-dead King: Ruin is coming in a special edition limited to 1,250 copies with a fancy faux-leather cover and antique silver detailing, as well as a standard hardback, an eBook, and an MP3 audiobook. We recently spoke to Nate about the process of writing about inscrutable ancient aliens – he has a lot of love for the Necrons.
This new book has a ton of purchase options for anyone who is interested. Either in the standard editions above or a special limited edition below.
The Twice Dead King: Ruin Limited Edition
This copy only has 1,250 available, so if you are interested get it fast!
Silent Hunters
For a thousand years, Chaplain Tangata Manu has searched for a relic lost under his watch – but at the brink of seeing the relic returned, it’s stolen from under him. By the drukhari of all people! As a Battle Brother of the Carcharodons Astra Chapter, Manu’s a fairly bloodthirsty fellow in his own right, but how will he fare in a commotion in their capital city of Commorragh? This novel by Edoardo Albert will be out in paperback.
The Helwinter Gate
On the run from their own Chapter, the renegade Space Wolves of Járnhamar Pack have stolen a voidship and are looking to settle a few scores and regain their honour. The only thing standing in their way, aside from the vengeful fellow Space Wolves and the irate forces of the Imperium at large? The arrayed forces of Chaos. No biggie. Chris Wraight returns with another Space Wolf barnburner, soon to be available in MP3 audiobook.
The Horus Heresy – Books 36 to 40
Five more books in the ever-popular Horus Heresy series are being made available as Print on Demand hardback editions from next Saturday – again with no pre-order period. In order, that’s The Path of Heaven, The Silent War, Angels of Caliban, Praetorian of Dorn, and Corax – perfect for people looking to complete their collections and swank up their shelves at the same time.
Koyo Nurgling Plush
Introducing the most delightful of Papa Nurgle’s gifts, our pals at Koyo have really excelled themselves with this bubonicly adorable Nurgling plush. You may well wonder how something so gross can also be so cute. Quite honestly, so do we, but facts are facts. This ghastly little charmer will be on sale from next Saturday, again with no pre-order period.
Some fans may have already gotten their hands on the plushie earlier this week, but now it will be widely available. Be sure to get it while you can as it’s going to be a hit.
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