New Warhammer 40k pre-order releases featuring Tyranids, Votann, Tau, Chaos, Aeldari, Combat Patrols, and more are hitting this week!
Games Workshop revealed its latest pre-orders for new Warhammer 40k, characters for multiple xenos factions, plus separate release waves for Chaos and Eldar, four combat patrols that were teased, White Dwarf magazine, and Black Library, too!
Here’s the full lineup, along with our thoughts on all the new products that are hitting pre-order this week!
- Pre-orders land Saturday, March 7 (around 1 p.m. EST), with shelf release Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- New named characters hit multiple xenos: T’au Twin Lance pilots (fusion vs ion roles), Votann’s Berehk Stornbröw (melee leader energy), and a grounded Tyranid Prime with lash whip built to run with your core swarm.
- Aeldari Corsairs and Chaos get the “space pirate” wave: (plus faction dice because “they roll better,” allegedly).
- Four Combat Patrols finally show up: Corsairs (speed + transport), Red Corsairs (rhino rush + brawl), Night Lords (timed pressure), and Kroot (movement pressure + trading). Free rules downloads are coming for all four.
- Also on deck: White Dwarf 522 “Space Pirates”, Carcharodons: Void Exile paperback, and Middle-earth Fellowship-era made-to-order kits (deadline March 16, 2026).
New Warhammer 40k Pre-Order Releases
These products will be available for pre-order on Saturday, March 7th, around 1 p.m. EST in the States, with a shelf release date of Saturday, March 21st, 2026.
If you’re still waiting on something else to hit pre-order, though, be sure to check out the latest new release lineup in our updated Warhammer Roadmap for 2025.
The Twin Lance: T’au Named Pilots With a Clear Job
The Twin Lance brings that classic T’au mindset: “Why pray when you can prototype?” One leans into melting armor with a fusion blaster, the other punishes elite infantry with an ion scattercannon. The whole pitch screams aggressive mid-board play with tech doing the heavy lifting.
- Hobby angle: If you like clean armor panels, strong lens effects, and glowing tech details, these are a painter’s snack.
- Tabletop angle: Think of them as a “problem solver” piece. Armor? Elite infantry? Pick the right tool and get close enough to make it count.
Berehk Stornbröw: The Ork-Bane With a Trophy Problem
Berehk is here to bully Orks, and he brought a pick-hammer that does two different jobs depending on which end you introduce to the enemy. He’s also positioned as a leader for Cthonian Beserks, which is a very polite way of saying “this guy wants to drive a melee unit directly into someone’s face.”
- Hobby angle: The preview literally shouts out grabbing Ork Flesh to paint his trophy head. That is the kind of detail that sells models.
- Tabletop angle: If your army wants a melee leader who makes a dedicated unit scarier, this is the kind of character that earns a slot.
Tyranid Prime With Lash Whip: Grounded Violence, Not Flyover Violence
This version of the Prime is a marching threat that runs with the swarm: Hormagaunts, Termagants, Tyranid Warriors. Lash whip, rending claw, scything talons, the whole “I am the spear tip” kit.
- Tabletop angle: This is a synergy leader for your core bugs. If you like a cohesive “the swarm moves together” plan, this Prime fits that story.
- Hobby angle: You get the fun Tyranid painting loop: carapace, flesh, and gross details. Add slime if you like, just do not go overboard unless you want your bugs to look like they fell into a glue factory.
Prince Yriel Returns With Maximum Character Energy
Yriel is back as High Admiral of Iyanden and pirate lord of the Eldritch Raiders. He brings the Eye of Wrath and the Spear of Twilight, and yes, the Eye is both weapon and fashion accessory.
Why it matters: Named characters are often your “theme anchor.” If you want a Corsair force that feels like a real narrative crew, this is your captain.
Kharseth the Void Dreamer: Psychic Navigation and Enemy Nightmares
Corsairs do not need a map when they have a Void Dreamer. Kharseth is framed as the “right place, right time” specialist, plus psychic dread and a waystave tuned for killing infantry.
Tabletop angle: This looks like your utility character. The kind that makes the crew work better and gives you control tools.
Corsair Skyreavers: Jump Troops With Real Customization
These are your shock troops for swift hit-and-run attacks. The kit includes shredder, blaster, fusion gun, and flamer options, plus an optional Felarch. Also, it sounds like the kit is loaded with interchangeable parts, including winged backpacks and a pile of heads.
Hobby angle: If you like customizing squads so no two units look the same, this is the kit you paint.
Tabletop angle: Expect these to play like the kind of unit that shows up, deletes something soft, then refuses to stand still.
Vyper and Starfang: Classic Kit, New Tricks
The Vyper is getting a modern refresh while keeping the classic silhouette. It has a swivelling turret, flexible weapons, and the kind of loadout options that make magnetizers grin.
It can also be built as the Starfang, a Corsair skimmer with a disintegrator cannon and underslung grenade launcher.
Model build advice:
- If you want maximum flexibility, magnetize the turret weapons.
- If you want the Corsair identity to show on the table, Starfang is the “pirate signature” option.
Corsair Voidreavers: Returning to Plunder More
Voidreavers are the glue that holds an Aeldari Corsair force together. They are back as the flexible core unit that can either play pirate with knives out, or sit on an objective and pepper targets like they are collecting a debt.
The kit can also be built as Corsair Voidscarred, your veteran raiders. This is where the unit stops feeling like “basic troops” and starts feeling like a crew of specialists. Between the weapon and equipment options, plus all the interchangeable parts, you can build squads that look like they have a story, because they do.
Hobby Tip: Use the interchangeable heads and gear to visually separate roles. Rifles and objective sitters can look cleaner and more uniform. Sword-and-pistol crews can get the wild poses, trophies, and the whole “we definitely stole this” look. It makes the unit easily identifiable on the table at a glance, and it keeps your Corsairs from looking like copy-paste clones.
Red Corsairs Reave-Captain: Customizable Villain Energy
This leader is built for personal flair: multiple heads, backpack toppers, bandoliers, plus weapon options like power sword or power maul, and a plasma pistol or a “stolen trinket.”
Hobby angle: This is the kit you use to practice weathering, trophy bits, and “I looted this off a loyalist” vibes.
Red Corsairs Raiders: Core Infantry That Actually Looks Kitbash-Friendly
The Raiders are pitched as easy to customize with interchangeable parts, a champion option, narrative poses, and bits like a meltagun and power fist.
Tabletop angle: These are your core troops that can be built with a variety and are usually good for building lists at different point levels without buying completely different kits.
Upgrades and Transfers: The Shortcut to a Whole Fleet
If you want Red Corsairs flavor without buying only brand-new boxes, upgrades, and transfers, upgrades and transfers are what makes a full army look cohesive. The transfer sheet is stacked, so you can brand your whole force.
New Faction Dice: Yes, They Roll Better (probably)
Aeldari Corsairs and Red Corsairs both get dice sets with faction icons on the six.
Aeldari Corsairs Combat Patrol:
Kharseth leads:
- ten Voidreavers (or Voidscarred)
- five Skyreavers
- one Wave Serpent (or Falcon)
Who should buy it: Anyone who wants a fast, surgical force with a transport backbone and jump pressure.
How it plays: Speed, positioning, and hit-and-run. If you like controlling tempo, this is your box.
Red Corsairs Combat Patrol:
Led by a Reave-Captain, backed by:
- five Raiders
- one Chaos Rhino
- Fellgor Ravagers for objective snatching
Who should buy it: Players who want aggressive play and do not mind getting their hands dirty in the mid-board.
How it plays: Drive up, punch first, and force the opponent to react.
Night Lords Combat Patrol:
A Chaos Rhino carries the Nemesis Claw kill team, with Chosen doing the heavy lifting and a Chaos Lord with Jump Pack waiting for the right moment. Also, Nemesis Claw parts can style up your Chosen.
Who should buy it: Anyone who loves the Night Lords identity and wants a Combat Patrol that looks cohesive without extra kitbashing.
How it plays: Pressure, threat timing, and nasty close-range violence.
Kroot Combat Patrol:
A Kroot Lone-spear leads a hunting party with:
- three Krootox Rampagers
- one Krootox Rider
- a Farstalker Kinband
Who should buy it: Players who like movement pressure, trading units, and board control with a savage edge.
How it plays: Hunt, hit, and keep scoring while the opponent tries to untangle the mess.
Quick Note on rules: All of these Combat Patrols are stated to have free rules downloads from Warhammer Community.
New White Dwarf Pre-Order
The latest issue of White Dwarf is up for pre-order, and it’s hotter than a plasma gun on overcharge! Packed with exclusive lore, stunning miniature showcases, and tips that will level up your hobby game, it’s like hobby Christmas came early.
White Dwarf Issue 522: “Space Pirates”
In this issue, expect Corsair content, a look at Huron and friends, a Paint Splatter guide for Corsair Skyreavers, and a Warhammer 40,000 battle report with pirate flavor. There’s also an Army of Renown around Nagash, plus Warhammer Quest: Darkwater hero rules.
New Black Library Pre-Order Releases
The latest Black Library pre-order titles are here; they’re hotter than a Salamander’s forge! So if you’re into far-future battles, mysterious quests, or tales of heroism, there’s probably something here for you.
Carcharodons: Void Exile (Paperback)
Robbie MacNiven’s third Carcharodons novel is coming in paperback, featuring a space hulk threat tied to a disciple of Vashtorr the Arkifane and an isolated forge world named Diamantus.
If you like your Space Marines brutal and morally allergic to kindness, this is the reading pick.
New Middle-earth Battle Strategy Game Pre-Order Releases
Middle-earth Made-to-Order: Fellowship Era Classics Return
If you have been waiting to snag classic models tied to The Fellowship of the Ring™, this is the nostalgia jackpot. The kits include:
- The Attack at Weathertop
- Ruined Watchtower of Amon Sûl
- The Fellowship of the Ring set
- Seeing Seat at Amon Hen
- Three Hunters
Made-to-Order Deadline
These kits are available made-to-order until 08:00 am GMT on March 16th, 2026.
Also mentioned: free narrative scenarios for Amon Hen and Weathertop are available to download from Warhammer Community.
Final Thoughts on all the New Warhammer 40k Pre-Orders
There it all is. This week, the Warhammer 40k Aeldari and Chaos space pirates are rolling in, along with the new named xenos heroes for Tau, Tyranids, and Votann, who show up with their clear battlefield roles.
Plus, there are four new Combat Patrol Pre-orders as well: Corsairs for speed and swagger, Red Corsairs for brute-force raiding, Night Lords for fear-fueled violence, and Kroot for hunting pressure.
See the Latest Warhammer 40k Roadmap Release Schedule
What do you think of the new Warhammer 40k “Space Pirate” releases and more that are coming to pre-order this week?
