A new edition of Space Hulk and what looks like the return of 40k Squats just happened- the problem is today is April 1st…
We’ve been hearing rumors for some time now about both a new edition of Space Hulk and the possibility of Squats actually making a triumphant return to Warhammer 40k. Obviously, take this with some salt as it was dropped on April, 1st. Meaning this could be a prank by GW on combining the two biggest rumors out there into one big hurrah. Let’s hope that’s not the case, because, come on, Squats!
Let’s take a look at some of the most recent rumors about Squats and Space Hulk, then jump into the new video!
Doomsday Clocks Coming True
Over the past few years, there have been some clues pointing to a possible Squat comeback. A triumphant return to the limelight could very well happen and we will be laughing with joy! Next to Plastic Sisters of Battle, Squats may be the next biggest hobbyist’s dream for a Warhammer 40k army release.
We’ve actually seen a couple of minis for them in the past few years since the big reveal by Duncan in the reset the clocks video back in 2018.
Now that we’ve got your hopes way too high, let’s look at everything SQUATs in Warhammer 40k we’ve seen so far, and then compare it to the new rumors
The Squats in 40k We’ve Seen
Ragnir is a Squat ammo-jack who can be taken along by anyone in Necromunda. Help keep your gang’s shooting strong with three ammo crate models as well! If the new squats all look this cool, who wouldn’t collect them?
He was released back from Forge-World in July 2019 so it’s been a couple of years since he came out, however, he is just the second Squat released by GW since, well like forever…
Grendl Grendlsen came out about a year earlier and we’ve been dreaming about Squats in 40k ever since. Even though there are only two models, GW hasn’t been one to only make one-offs recently. There have been some Necromunda hangers-on that are sort of their own thing, but they are generally from a previous race.
Squats are interesting because they are something entirely their own, and we know how GW loves to bring things back for a new Warhammer 40k release if they think they have a market for them!
What the Future Could Hold for Squats:
Spotted on Imgur, we’ve got a snapshot of the Squat’s story in Psychic Awakening. Essentially, there’s some kind of Imperial ship that is getting pulled in by a weaponized gravitational field. Note that they’re in a sector called 47-Grendel and oddly enough, guess what the Necromunda model is called? Grendl Grendlsen (this may or may not be a coincidence lol).
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Now, talking about the gravitational field, we know that Squats (while they were canon) lived in worlds that had gravitational pulls two-to-three times stronger than that of Earth’s. For the most part, a planet purely inhabited by Squats is thought to be non-existent. The guy in the story is having his mind blown by the fact of what he’s seeing because the Imperium taught him that there’s no way Squats could be alive with their own planet, much less a whole starship.
Finally, this biggest cliffhanger of all ends with “That (v)essel belongs to Squa(ts)…” As we know, GW doesn’t like to release lore or artwork for things they aren’t making minis for.
RUMORS: Squats Army Returning to Warhammer 40k
As seen in the summer of 2021, new release rumors were starting for what could be the actual return to the tabletop of Squats.
Let’s now take a look at what we’ve seen floating out there.
- The most important question is, when? It’s probably sooner than you think, we’ve heard this coming Spring (2022).
- They will be released similar to the Sisters of Battle with an exclusive codex and very early access army box.
- The units inside will be an Ancient (HQ), ten troopers (supposedly with padded armor and sunglasses), 5 Exo-suits, and 1 Thudd gun (Heavy Support).
So obviously no rumor has lined up with the calendar since lockdown, well this is spring of 2022 when you think about it though…
RUMORS: Space Hulk & 40k Squats In One Box?
On April 1st, 2022, (KEEP IN MIND THATS APRIL FOOLS DAY) Games Workshop released the following video that has a tiny surprise at the end…
a short announcement
With the galaxy split in twain, and Xenos threats and the forces of Chaos in the ascendant, a new power rises:
Could it really mean the return of the Squats? Well, yes apparently, as they tried to pull the old double bluff on us!
GW Confirms New 40k Squats aka the Leagues of Votann
This is no April fools, Games Workshop has confirmed 40k Squats as a new faction called the Leagues of Votann, and even showed the first miniature!
These warriors have a long and proud martial history, and to those who aren’t on their bad side, they’re known as the Leagues of Votann – though they refer to themselves as Kin.
Although their civilisation shares common roots with Humanity, the Leagues of Votann have an uneasy relationship with the Imperium of Man. Unlike their superstitious Human cousins, the Leagues emerged from the Age of Strife with far more of their ancient technology intact, including some infamous advances the Imperium would consider extremely heretical.
This is a cool idea in terms of weaponry as well. It looks like you just won’t have shorter Guardsmen with Lasguns or something like that. Let’s just hope they have some really cool weapons!
Their knack for science and a headstrong nature make for skilled warriors backed up by reliable weaponry, as you can see from even this basic trooper. And while there’s no love lost between the Leagues of Votann and Humankind, the resurgence of Chaos and ascendent xenos hordes mean there are usually more pressing concerns than fighting each other.
Now, let’s look at what we’ve seen for Space Hulk as this could be possibly the most interesting release in a long time.
New Edition of Space Hulk Coming in 2022?
Here’s the big rumor from that list above that got us thinking with the new teaser video:
- Space Hulk is getting a new edition Summer of 2022
Now, this is somewhat old and we had seen it a while ago, but with the new video, there may just be something to this.. Since we’ve been hearing about this for a year, it’s nice to finally see something official about it.
Obviously with how the timelines for everything have been it now looks more like a Fall release. With Horus Heresy most likely taking the Summer slot.
Something big is coming… but what could it be? #WarhammerCommunity pic.twitter.com/8jXgl8Kesj
— WarhammerCommunity (@WarComTeam) March 31, 2022
While this doesn’t say too much, could it be a teaser for a new edition of Space Hulk! It’s about as obvious of a teaser trailer we’ve gotten from them in a while, and hey Blackstone Fortress had tons of different factions in it too, so at this point does Space Hulk have to be just Terminators vs. Genestealers?
Either way, stay frosty true believers, never mind the fact this could all be one big long game cheeky troll by Games Workshop …
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As it turns out this was a teaser for something much, smaller… or maybe both things in one! Who knows really…
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
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