GW’s release wave for Warhammer 40k has been delayed. Check out the latest on the new Zoats for Blackstone Fortress: Deadly Alliance and more.
Multiple retailers have already confirmed the prices of what’s releasing next from GW. If you’re a fan of specialist games and Black Library you’ll want to check this out.
New Releases Delayed
With the Covid-19 pandemic GW has had to close it’s doors, here’s what they had to say:
Hey folks – it’s been a wild couple of weeks and we wanted to give you a bit of an update on what’s going on here at Games Workshop, specifically on the subject of new releases. Well, as you know, Games Workshop is carefully following guidance from governments both here in the UK and throughout the world to keep all its staff safe and healthy, closing all its sites until an initial date of the 14th of April. This includes the factory and distribution centres in the UK, USA and Australia, etc.
Even once things re-open, our legions of tech-priests will need a bit of time to chant the litanies of reactivation to get the machines back up and running. So, there will be no new physical* releases launched until at least the 2nd of May. As you would expect, these dates may be delayed further in due course.
Here is what was on deck for pre-order this week:
Blackstone Fortress: Deadly Alliance $60
Zoats are finally making their way back into the 40k universe as a one-off unit release for Blackstone Fortress. Deadly Alliance is also coming with a bunch of new tokens and cards.
Black Library
Heralds of the Siege (PB) $9.99
With the Siege of Terra series in full swing, this is the perfect time to take stock of some of the final events that led up to it.
Ghoulslayer (PB) $16
Ghoulslayer, sees him seeking out none other than Nagash himself – on his home turf in Shyish, no less! It’s a thrill-seeking saga by Darius Hinks that’s sure to please Gotrek’s fans and earn him some new ones.
Beastgrave (PB) $16
The setting for the current season of Warhammer Underworlds makes for a wild and savage backdrop for a clash between an ambitious Beastlord and a Sylvaneth Branchwraith. The living mountain, Beastgrave, rises from the primaeval forests of Ghur – this story offers a fair few fascinating insights into that Realm of Beasts.
These books aren’t new but have been added to the paperback lineup. If you like a physical book and don’t want a hardback, you can save some money and pick these up now!
With all this in mind, we won’t actually see the Zoats or any new releases for that matter until at least the 2nd of May.
What will you be grabbing next to pass the time while we wait indoors? Have you been able to get some hobby projects done?
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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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