Here’s your guide to all the unsolved or unrevealed Warhammer Rumor Engine previews from Games Workshop for 40k, AoS, and more.
Updated November 28th, 2024, by Rob Baer with new information and links to relevant content.
Few things generate as much excitement and speculation as the cryptic Warhammer Rumore Engine teasers released by Games Workshop. So, let’s put our speculation hats on and examine the latest Rumor Engine reveals from Games Workshop and explore the miniatures that still remain shrouded in mystery.
Recent Preview Reveals:
Twelve unsolved Warhammer 40k rumor engines were identified from Games Workshop’s WCW previews, six of which cleaned up most of the remaining Advent Calendar engines from 2023! Even though these have already been solved, there are still plenty of exciting possibilities in the following section for new Warhammer models that can anticipate seeing previews in the near future.
December 3rd, 2023: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
There you have it, right under his horse! It’s not the best place for mines, but seems Kreig was the perfect guess!
December 5th, 2023: Revealed October 25th, 2024
The Red Gobbo strikes again!
December 6th, 2023: Revealed October 24th, 2024
Not Skaven but Nurgle was right on. The books are front and center.
December 8th, 2023: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
On the right side, you can see the servo carrying a scroll!
December 10th, 2023: Revealed October 24th, 2024
Not quite Drukhari, but more Nurgle!
December 15th, 2023: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
Another banger Kreig miniature!
April 30th, 2024: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
Not Necrons, or Seraphon, but this is a seriously sweet Eldar model!
May 7th, 2024: Revealed October 24th, 2024
You can’t see it here, but it is the back of the center model.
May 21st, 2024: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
No Bright Wizard to be seen here, but no one is complaining about some sweet new chariots.
June 25th, 2024: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
No quite Nurgle, but it definitely is a new mount that looks pretty good.
September 3rd, 2024: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
It has nothing to do with Vampires or Drukhari, but instead, a wild new Hobgoblin!
September 17th, 2024: Revealed November 22nd, 2024
A pretty interesting curveball brings us some new Orruk minis!
Well, there you have it, another batch of tantalizing tidbits from the latest previews. But don’t stop here; keep going to see all the remaining Games Workshop rumor engine teasers that have yet to be solved (and not just for Warhammer 40k), and see if you can make the ID on any of those!
2024 Advent Rumor Engine Has Been Canceled
Looks like the Games Workshop Warhammer 40k vault has gone into lockdown, and the Advent Rumor Engine preview this December has been thrown out the window! So, it’s back to our regular weekly previews—because who needs a holiday surprise when we’re getting 24 new 40k 10th Edition rules detachments instead?
All the Unsolved GW Warhammer 40k Rumour Engine Previews
Despite the recent reveals by Games Workshop, all of these Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers have yet to be identified. Regardless, the community is abuzz with speculation, with countless theories circulating about the identities of these elusive miniatures. Here are the remaining Rumor Engine teasers that have yet to be unveiled by Games Workshop.
Unsolved From 2024:
November 26th, 2024: Jet Fuel Can Melt Plastic
This (jet) engine can only really be a vehicle, in theory, but there are a few games and factions that are possible, and while “Imperium” seems like the easy pick, there are some fun options like Orks and even Necromunda miniatures that are possible, too! But upon closer inspection…
That right there is a grav-plate! The “roll bar” kinda looks like what can be found on Votann buggies, but grav-plates (currently) are a very Space Marine thing!
If we check out this Repulsor, the engine, along with the plates are a near match, making some sort of primaris hover-craft or even a Jetbike very likely!
Speaking of jetbikes, maybe Games Workshop goes wild and brings back the Primarch Khan himself on Voidbike or releases a primaris Kosorro on Moondraken. Still, though… who knows?
November 19th, 2024: A Primarch Preview
This engine can only really be a spear or a staff at an odd orientation, but the sharp edge definitely makes us lean heavily towards spears, and while Eldar and Aelves are possible, the clearest choice seems to be Necrons! But it is giving off some Alpha Legion vibes as well.
Is this the “Pale Spear” to a new Alpharius that would be the third new model in the revamped Forge World character series that they said would represent the primarchs at the height of the heresy? There are some similarities between the rumor engine weapon and the existing model’s above.
Rumor is that Alpharius’s Pale Spear dates back to before the first Aeldari appeared, and the Necrons have a similar weapon called the Hyperphase Blade.
Speaking of Necrons, they have a few older models that could go for a pick-me-up or even a brand-new guard or royalty-style model! However, the bit looks bone-like, which would be interesting for a new Necron…
November 12th, 2024: Expect New Inquisition
This engine is very clearly an Inquisition servitor, thanks to that big ‘ol I on the skull. That being said it could be Deathwatch, a new Inquisitor, or even a curveball like Necromunda or Rogue Trader!
November 5th, 2024: More New Chaos
This engine is super simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy placement. Two main possibilities came to mind: Chaos in 40k, like Night Lords and Death. Chaos in both AoS and 40k could easily have this bit, but we’ve also seen similar armor in Death for AoS as well!
October 29th, 2024: Magic 40k Crystal Ball
This engine is quite a bit tougher than recent ones, but at least we know it’s more than likely to be in the 40k range. The lack of iconography and distinct designs like Ork metal or Drukhari and Chaos spikey bits, make the most likely candidate Imperium/Space Marines!
October 22nd, 2024: Orks Going Down To Bullet Town
Looking at this bit, it is clearly a magazine with rounds in it, and the minimal housing gives it a very ork-y feel. That being said, we can’t currently find a perfect match. Plus, it does look pretty clean, so maybe a curveball reveal is incoming. On the other hand, what’s an Orktober without an Ork teaser?
October 15th, 2024: Necron Lazer Beam Generators
Looking at this bit, it seems like some Necron energy, and the angular housing adds to that feel, too. That being said, Orks have some wild technology and Seraphon has also had models with a similar energy effect.
October 8th, 2024: New Emperor’s Children Arm Blade
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a new weapon of some kind! As for which faction and game system it goes with, at first, we thought Soulblight, Seraphon, or Tyranids… But if you look at the right side, the tubing looks like most of the tubes on Chaos Space Marine miniatures! With the new Emperor’s Children still looming, we think this is clearly for them!
October 1st, 2024: Warhammer Gold Digger
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a new rock drill of some kind! As for which faction and game system it goes with, that’s much more open-ended but pretty guaranteed to be in Warhammer 40k or a specialist game. Leagues of Votann are the most likely faction, so that’s a safe bet!
September 24th, 2024: Spittin’ Hot Fire
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a muzzle on a new flamethrower primed and ready to spit flames! As for which faction and game system it goes with, that’s much more open-ended, and pretty much anything goes. The faction most known for flamers is Sisters of Battle, so that’s a safe bet!
September 10th, 2024: Hot Fire New Weapon
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a bladed weapon with ridges that seem to imitate fire! Two options that immediately came to mind are Orks and Necromunda, where gangs make do with what they can!
August 27th, 2024: 40k BERSERK Sword?
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a sword, one with interestingly sharp angles… While we might like to see a giant sword like the one from BERSERK, but it’s almost like a usually-sized one for Eldar, Necrons, or a new Judiciar-style model! Of course, as with anything, off-the-wall specialist game warbands might sneak in too!
August 20th, 2024: New 40k Boomstick
Looking at this bit, it’s a bit odd, but most of the options are in 40k! This can be a new Votann, or Ad Mech most likely, but a curveball like Necromunda or Kill Team is also possible!
August 13th, 2024: New Imperium Tiny Tig Welder
Looking at this bit, it’s pretty clear what it is, which gives us many options in 40k! This can be a new Servitor, Ad Mech, Tech Marines, Guard, and even a curveball like Chaos Ad Mech if GW gets spicy with it, just to name a few!
August 6th, 2024: Bucket Load of Skulls
Looking at this bit it’s pretty clear what it is, but that doesn’t help place it! This is a super generic one, making it hard to pinpoint. It seems to fit best for Death in AoS, but really it could be any faction, and even 40k too!
July 30th, 2024: Warhammer Gets a New Toolbox
Looking at this bit, we can clearly tell it’s just a toolbox! But that hand is a little odd. It seems like another bit is missing or photoshopped out. That being said, the likely placements are Imperium, Votann in 40k, or maybe a crazy new Necromunda agent!
July 23th, 2024: Birdman’s Fresh New Cape
Looking at this bit, we can clearly tell it’s just a cape! But that doesn’t make it any easier to place… It’s almost too generic. The bird feathers help a little bit, but not much! Hunters, something in the land of beasts, or Chaos in general all seem like easy options for what this may be.
July 16th, 2024: GW’s 3D Printer
Looking at this bit, we remembered the Fortress of Redemption! So this rumor engine is a near match to that, just in hologram or super tiny 3d printed model form. It could also be a backlit image like a movie theater.
First, looking at this bit, we instantly thought of lizards… It could be something else crazy like stone magic, but we think it is most likely something big like a Magamadroth, general Seraphon, or even Exodites for Aeldari in 40k!
June 18th, 2024: More New Ad Mech Models?
First, looking at this bit, we instantly thought of all the flying units and mechanical horses that got added to the Adeptus Mechicus lineup. Then again, something in the Necromunda also seems like a great option too…
June 11th, 2024: This Rumor Engine Looks Familiar…
First, looking at this bit, we instantly thought of all the undead from Cursed City. That being said, other factions and universes also present plenty of possibilities, like Necromunda, Nighthaunt, or Soulblight Gravelords!
June 4th, 2024: GW’s Latest Caper Is Tough Nut To Crack
First, looking at this bit, we instantly thought of all the Skeletons, Zombies, and general undead nasties that are covered in tattered clothes. That being said, other factions and universes also present plenty of possibilities!
May 28th, 2024: Skully McBoxerton
First, looking at this bit, we thought of the recent Wintermaw set with the bandaged zombie-like Warband, but we think something like Inquisitors, or maybe even Sisters of Battle might be more likely. That could mean this skull might be some sort of “holy relic.”
The only aspect of this bit we can relate to Inquisitors is how unique each model is. That being said, a unique warband in any of the specialist games is also a super likely home for this bit in the future.
May 14th, 2024: Chaos Engines Walking
First, looking at this bit, we thought the joint looked familiar, but we were unable to locate it. Otherwise, it definitely looks like part of the model matching another rumor engine bit a few weeks ago! From the looks of it, a new Chaos Engine in 40k is most likely!
April 23rd, 2024: Daemon Engine Big Metal Claws
Here’s the latest Rumor Engine from Games Workshop. As usual, there are some interesting possibilities for what it could be!
This new engine bit looks quite a bit like some Daemon Engines we’ve seen before. We think it’s most likely a new model or perhaps a creative re-work of a certified classic needing an uplift.
March 26th 2024: Homage To The Great Horned Rat
Here’s the latest GW Rumor Engine from Games Workshop. As usual, there are some interesting possibilities for what it could be!
Looking at this bit, we can see what would normally be a clear-cut Sylvaneth bit. But GW had this to say:
With a sizzling new edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar on its way, there’s bound to be loads of cool miniatures just waiting to appear in the Rumour Engine. We’re expecting something ratty this time, but our success rate for predicting what comes out is hovering around 0%.
That means while Sylvaneth is on the table, GW is having some fun and throwing a bone in the direction of Skaven!
March 19th 2024: Freshly Wetted Blade
Here’s the latest GW Warhammer Rumor Engine from Games Workshop. As usual, there are some interesting possibilities for what it could be!
Looking at this bit, we can see a well-crafted blade with some liquid on it, the two most likely being blood or poison. That means Vampires, Chaos, Aelves, and Skaven in AoS or The Old World are all likely here!
January 16th, 2024: Big Necron Magical Energy
Looking at this bit right away, it looks like energy of some kind, with the two biggest possibilities being something magical and arcane in AoS or even some big Necron electricity!
January 9th, 2024: Pokemon Charmander Cross Over
Looking at this engine right away, we chuckled because it looks like Charmander’s tail! But seeing as copyright exists, this is probably a plant on a base like Catachan or a model like Sylvaneth
Unsolved Advent Engines From 2023:
While we hope no one wants this for Christmas, the Skaven sure does like this sort of thing! Blue Scribes would fit Chaos Daemons well, but poison is always more of Nurgle’s speed. Of course, it could be a symbol for just death, making some spooky boys under Nagash another possibility.
Day 19: Nurgle Spice Rack of Plagues & Potions
Well, bells are a staple of Nurgle (both in rat and Maggotkin form), but the rest of those potions look deadly and most likely carry some plagues! Of course, this could also be something for the Nighthaunt faction, like a new character.
At first glance, this looks very much something like Nighthaunts to us! While it could be something else for the Plague Monks, the hand and arm are so thin that it seems a safe bet to be something for the undead.
Unsolved From 2022:
September 13th, 2022: Sneaky Spider Slashers
This is clearly a spider’s head! That means a clear likely release for either one of two AoS factions. Gloomspite Gits and their spider riders or Chaos and their Spider Cult that was spotlighted in Warcry as a Warband. That said, we really hope it’s Gitz, as they need the help and probably even a rework soon!
In the 4th edition AoS book, we can spot this art which almost certainly is the rumor engine bit! Perhaps a new character/monster is coming soon?
Games Workshop Rumor Engines
For years, hobbyists have meticulously analyzed each image to uncover the secrets hidden within the unsolved Rumor Engine teasers, especially for Warhammer 40k and AoS. From scrutinizing the design of weapons to deciphering hidden insignias, no stone is left unturned in their quest for answers.
Games Workshop’s use of unsolved Rumor Engine teasers is a strategic move that seems designed to engage and excite its Warhammer 40k and AoS fan base. By releasing cryptic images that hint at future products, they generate buzz and speculation within the community, keeping hobbyists eagerly anticipating each new reveal.
This approach not only builds excitement for upcoming releases but also fosters a sense of community among hobbyists, who come together to discuss and dissect each teaser.
Games Workshop Rumor Engine FAQs & What’s Next?
As the excitement surrounding the latest Games Workshop Warhammer Rumor Engine reveals continues to build, miniature hobbyists eagerly await the resolution of the remaining 40k and AoS teasers. With each new image, the anticipation grows, fueling speculation and discussion within the community.
When can we expect Games Workshop to reveal the remaining teasers?
Games Workshop typically releases new Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers each Tuesday. New releases are regularly revealed in their (roughly) monthly preview streams on Twitch, so it’s difficult to predict exactly when the remaining teasers will be unveiled. However, hobbyists can expect new reveals to generate excitement and speculation within the community whenever they occur.
How accurate are community theories about the identity of the unidentified miniatures?
Community theories vary widely in accuracy, ranging from well-reasoned predictions based on evidence to wild speculation fueled by imagination. While some theories may prove correct, others may miss the mark entirely.
Only time will tell which theories are accurate once Games Workshop officially reveals the remaining unsolved rumor engine teasers.
Are Unsolved Rumor Engine teasers always indicative of upcoming releases, or are they sometimes red herrings?
While the Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers often hint at upcoming releases, it’s worth noting that Games Workshop occasionally uses them as red herrings to mislead or surprise the 40k community.
Not every teaser may result in a corresponding product release; sometimes, multiple Rumor Engine teasers all belong to one 40k model, adding an element of unpredictability to the speculation surrounding each image. Whether dissecting clues, sharing theories, or simply reveling in the excitement of the unknown, hobbyists worldwide eagerly await the next weekly reveal from Games Workshop.
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