Check out all the rumored and confirmed new GW release products that are on way for 9th Edition 40k, AoS, and more in the latest roadmap for summer 2020!
As we move deeper into the roadmap for 2020, we know that GW has plenty of new release items in store for us. Now that Engine War is behind us and we’re already looking ahead to 9th Edition in 40k, here’s what’s left that we should be keeping tabs on.
Rumored & Confirmed GW New Release Roadmap For Summer 2020
We’re now seeing GW drop content as the dust is settling on the crisis. But looking ahead, there’s still a ton that’s on the way judging by the big Warhammer 40k preview on May 23rd. Don’t forget about these!
Still Waiting on White Dwarf FAQs
We’re still waiting on a fresh batch of FAQs to bring the White Dwarf supplements up to speed. Since our books from 8th Edition are supposed to be compatible with 9th Edition, we should still be seeing a quick hotfix on the books that are outdated. The Deathwatch Psychic Awakening support is severely outdated and needs an FAQ.
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We’re still waiting for the Blackstone Fortress Zoat expansion as well. It probably should have been out by now…Especially now that we’ve already seen previews on the last Blackstone Fortress expansion.
War of the Spider
War of the Spider was slotted for May with Custodes, Assassins, Death Guard, and Chaos making their way into the book. We’ve been seeing short stories of Custodes killing traitor Primaris as well as videos of Fabius doing surgery on Custodes that fell fighting the Death Guard. However, what all of this is going to look like on the tabletop is largely a mystery.
As for models, we know that Fabius and one of his henchmen are confirmed. However, there was a faction mentioned that Fabius would lead called the Agents of Bile. We don’t know if we’ll see some kind of Bile-enhanced Custode model or if this will end up being something like regular Chaos models used with special rules.
Massive Lumineth Realm-lords Faction Drop
The Lumineth Realm-Lords are also something big on the radar. As the completely reworked Aelves in Age of Sigmar, they’ve gotten new models left and right on the same level as the Ossiarch Bonereapers when they hit the scene.
But before we see the entire faction’s model line hit the shelves, we might see the Army Box first…
This is a box containing the core rules, a Battletome, three units, warscroll cards (which look redesigned), some dice, and a 3″ measuring stick. If this is anything like the Sisters of Battle Army Set that dropped a few months before their whole faction came out, then we’ll probably see a rough three-month gap from the box’s release to when multipart kits from the faction drop.
That’s all speculation, but we’ve picked up on the pattern from what they did to Sisters in 40k.
Be sure to check out the entire Lumineth Realm-Lord model line if you haven’t seen everything already.
Daemonifuge Full Color 2020 Edition: Pre-Order Now!
Now on top of a new Psychic Awakening announcement and two new models, the Black Library is also dropping a 20th-anniversary edition of the Daemonifuge novel.
Ephrael Stern – Sister of Battle – Daemonifuge! Tainted soul or living weapon against the dark forces of Chaos? Under investigation by the Inquisition, Ephrael Stern and the Inquisitor Silas Hand must place their trust in each other as they emback on a dangerous quest to discover the origins of her power.
The latest release date confirmed is July 7th.
We know Psychic Awakening: Pariah is on the way as well. If GW kept the pace of the usual book-per-month schedule then we should be seeing this expansion drop in June. As of right now, we only know that a handful of character models are on the way.
Ephrael Stern & Kyganil
Illuminor Szeras
Inquisitor Draxus
What we do know about Pariah is that Szeras is up to no good and starting to make trouble in the neighborhood. We saw a video of some Sisters, Ultramarines, a Knight, and an Inquisitor walk up on some Necron stuff going on. After 9th Edition’s announcement, we can see that Szeras most certainly isn’t the only Necron model getting a rework.
9th Edition Now Confirmed: Could Drop June-July
Perhaps the biggest question on the GW new release roadmap for 2020 is when will 9th Edition 40k drop? Well we have some clues as to when, and what till be coming currently:
GW announced that 9th Edition was on the way! Making Necrons the new bad guys of the game, they’re overhauling the entire faction making this probably the most exciting time to be a Necron player.
9th Edition 40k Box Set Rumors
Looking at the Box Set rumors… We’ve talked previously on how things are really sizing up to be a Box Set release along with a brand new 9th Edition. But some rumors are also beginning to pop up revolving around a Box Set.
Here are the rumors:
- Pre-orders should go up June or July and the Box Set will release sometime before summer is over.
- The Set is also rumored to be $150.
The pre-order date seems more believable than the price if we’re speaking truthfully. While it’s totally possible to see a Box Set go for $150, there’s a real chance it could be higher as we’ve just seen GW announced a third price hike within the past two years.
Although, the key takeaway here is that the pre-orders are saying sometime either this month or next.
9th Edition Rulebook
Chances are we’ll see a 9th Edition rulebook drop very shortly as well, as previews have started for specific rules mechanics.
GW announced that 9th Edition would be a “streamlining” of rules from 8th Edition. We can still use all of our codexes and Psychic Awakening Supplements once the new Edition finally drops. On top of that, they’re adding a new phase to the game called the Command Phase.
The Command phase is a quick new addition to the turn sequence. In this phase, Battle-forged armies will acquire new Command points and spend the ones they have on certain Stratagems.
We’ve got new rumors of a rough release schedule putting 9th Edition to release sometime in July.
Necromunda House of Blades
Special games are back on the GW new release roadmap for summer 2020 with tons on deck for Necromunda, Titancius, and Warhammer Underworlds as well!
We also know that there’s some Escher support in store for Necromunda next. This was labeled as coming in Q2 of GW’s release schedule. So technically, they might’ve already been out by now if the crisis hadn’t shut the world down. However, we’ve been seeing a bunch of new girls headed their way:
New Matriarch model to get more wargear
Phelynx models
Wyld Runners
Death-Maidens
Other Necromunda Models On the Way
On top of everything on the way exclusively for Eschers, we’ve got some Underhive Informants which look to be a hirable asset to gangs in campaigns, as well as a new Cawdor mini named Rattus Tatterskin and an Enforcer named Scrutinator-Primus Servalen coming too.
Plus now we know of some chonky Ogryns that are on the way as well:
WHU Warbands: DoK & More Orruks
Later this year, Morathi’s chosen servants will arrive in Beastgrave with a warband that boils down this iconic army into its most distinctive elements – crazed cultists, shadowy mutants and one very deadly Hag Queen. Known as Morgwaeth’s Blade-Coven, this warband will bring the fast, tactical and gory play style of the Daughters of Khaine to your competitive battles.
They’re still on the list to drop as well. We know that it’ll be before the year is over and a part of Beastgrave.
If you love elite warbands, greenskins and playing aggressively, you’ll love gaming with these guys.
Adeptus Titanicus: Defence of Ryza & Cerastus Models
The Defence of Ryza is another supplement coming to Titanicus that we’ve been seeing teasers for. While Magera and Styrix Questor Knights are sitting on the cover of the book, the only kits we’ve seen right now are some new Cerastus models (Castigator and Acheron).
It looks like you will get TWO of each variant in the box!
“Everyone loves Knights. Everyone loves small versions of big things. Thus, it stands to reason that everyone is going to love the latest release for Adeptus Titanicus – teeny tiny versions of the Knight-Acheron and Knight-Castigator!”
The Final Blackstone Fortress Expansion: Ascension
Moving to Blackstone Fortress, these hit as part of some GW online previews. Showing two massive drones as new models in the box, this is the last chapter of the 40k adventure. If you look on the cover of the box, it also looks like a previous (assumed dead enemy) is back again…Obsidius!
New Warcry Warbands: Scions of the Flame & The Khainite Shadowstalkers
As with the other warbands that we’ve seen in Warcry, they worship a specific element of Chaos – in this case, the Ever-Raging Flame. Along with these incredible models, they bring with them a range of unique abilities that will help you conquer the Eightpoints. These denizens of Aqshy will be seeking Archaon’s blessing soon (you could say that they want to become flameous) so it’s time to start practising your flame effects. Oh, and while these are the last of the “missing” warbands from the Warcry Core Book, they are by no means the final warband for the game.
How SICK does this guy look? If he’s not used for a Scion of the flame leader he’ll be finding his way onto the hobby tables for some conversions. He’s perfect or an AoS Chaos Lord or maybe a Master of Executions in 40k.
With the quote from above, we know these guys like fire. Like really really like fire. So much that one of their guys is on fire. Going off looks alone, he could start the game already taking damage and be solely designed on running toward the enemy to set them on fire. Then burn to a crisp himself…
The Khainite Shadowstalkers are the spies that Morathi uses to enforce her will across the realms. Even for a race from a land of shadow and renowned for their innate stealth, these guys are sneaky! They’re like mist in the shadows, only the mist has a poison dagger and a repeater crossbow… These dynamic models hark back to a classic Dark Elf aesthetic from the world-that-was, that of Khaine worshippers like Assassins and Shades.
How cool is a dude with two repeating crossbow pistols???
These guys are unique as they’re the first non-Chaos Warcry set to hit the scene. To make them even more unique, from what we can tell, they are only three models, which could be a huge tactics changer. These Shadowstalkers were also previewed online.
Snotling Team Comes to Blood Bowl
No, you’re not hallucinating. Those are Snotlings. A team of Snotlings. Sure, they have a Pump Wagon, and sure there are loads of them, but, you know, they’re Snotlings. They make Goblins look fierce and Halflings seem thoroughly athletic by comparison.
Snotlings are also on the way to Blood Bowl, which are the Greenskin counterparts to the Halflings in-game.
It’s also worth mentioning that a Treemen are also coming to Blood Bowl.
Sons of Behemat
The Sons of Behemat aren’t hiding any longer. Warhammer Community revealed these huge chonky bois and the best part is that they’re all a part of one kit. You can also bring these guys as a part of any faction. Since Gargants only care about food or ale, they can be bought by armies that need a little bit of bashing power. These guys were just previewed so it’ll probably be a while before we see them hit the shelves.
Horus Heresy New Saul Tarvitz Model & The Lion Primarch!
Saul Tarvitz was one of the first-ever named Horus Heresy Space Marines (along with Garro and Varren, in 1988’s Space Marine rulebook), and his appearances in Black Library’s Horus Heresy novels only cemented his popularity. His death** at Isstvan III after he led a disparate army of Imperial loyalists in defiance of Horus’ betrayal made him a legend – and now you can bring that legend to your games of The Horus Heresy.
The new Lion El’Jonson model is every inch the perfect embodiment of the questing knight. He is clad in the finest armour available and covered in the iconography of the Dark Angels. The Primarch also comes with the option to be assembled with or without his helmet. This impeccable fighter even has a choice of which weapon he will cut through the traitors with – the Lion Sword or the Wolf Blade. Finally, his gaming base slots into a diorama base with a heap of dead Night Lords at his feet, representing part of the bloody Thramas campaign.
OH BOI HE COMIN! Lion El’Jonson is stepping onto the tabletop cleaving through any marine stupid enough to cross his path. With two head and weapon options, you might want to magnetize him once he finally drops. Let’s face it, there’s a pretty big difference between a chain/power weapon.
With all of this finally announced, we’re sure if you listen close enough, you can hear Dark Angels fans cheering all around the world right now. The Lion’s model is stunning and intricate. It’s going to be awesome to watch him wading through traitors on the table.
Horus Heresy Campaign Book Nine- Crusade
Another campaign book is also coming pitting Dark Angels and Night Lords against one another in the Thramas sector. It’ll be titled “Crusade” and we can also expect new models (probably Legion-specific) to hit the arsenal as well.
That’s not all! Along with the book, 2020 will see some amazing new models released that tie in with the Thramas conflict – all of which we’ll take a look at in due time. Meanwhile, the Siege of Terra series from Black Library will continue apace as Horus and the traitors press on with their attack on the Imperial Palace.
Kill Team: Killzones Supplement
Kill Team is getting an interesting wave of support called “Kill Team Killzones” This is more than likely going to be a supplement for different maps/missions. However, this release is largely left in the dark right now.
Fixing 40k Forge World Units
In the midst of all the LVO previews, WHC had this to say:
Since the release of the Forge World indexes a couple of years ago, Warhammer 40,000 has changed a lot. While the indexes were a great reference resource, we want to give you something even better – which is why the Warhammer 40,000 studio embarked on a project to bring you a series of all-new books with updated rules for these units and armies.
But that wasn’t all that they announced. A little while later, Warhammer Community dropped another posed honing in on the announcement.
The Warhammer 40,000 Studio – those industrious people behind rulebooks, codexes and expansions like the Psychic Awakening books – are hard at work on a new series of tomes that will cover the range of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures Forge World produce. These books will include updated datasheets and army rules that give these glorious models abilities and benefits that are comparable to the rest of the forces in the game.
As far as we can tell, only the RULES will be changing. That means we may see the current points cost sit at where they currently are and have rules added or taken away to create for more playability/fairness.
To their credit as well, GW has also said that the rules making for Forge World units was going back to the main studio as well that handles 40k at large.
Update: We’ve been given a timeline on the new Indexes with the books coming out shortly after 9th Edition releases. We saw that the Forge World Indexes are getting reprinted with updated rules. We just didn’t know when they’d actually drop. However, now we know that 9th Edition has to release before these books hit the shelves.
LOTR: Middle Earth Book & Characters
LOTR is getting a new book called Quest for the Ringbearer. You’ll be able to play through a bunch of narrative missions along with some new characters on the way.
Quest of the Ringbearer allows you to retell the epic story of The Lord of the Rings™ through loads of interlinked narrative missions, as you follow the Fellowship through their greatest battles. This is a great way to rediscover the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game of your youth or, if you’re a new player, experience the joys of guiding the Fellowship through epic moments you remember from the motion pictures.
Anborn and Mablung, Rangers of Ithilien.
These two Rangers are also on the way to make your fellowship that much stronger. They did a pretty good job on their faces this time too.
McFarlane Action Figures
These two McFarlane action figures were revealed just days after the big 9th Edition announcement. McFarlane Toys has a new Necron Warrior and Assault Marine Sergeant model from the previews already up for pre-order.
Both of these won’t release until September so they are a little outside this GW new release roadmap for summer 2020. However, you can lock yours in right meow. Best of all, these new figures are a fraction of the cost that the Bandai Action figure was!
Ultramarines Primaris Assault Intercessor Action Figure: Pre-Order Now
Necron Warrior Action Figure: Pre-Order Now
Both of these figures are awesome and there looks to even be a third 40k figure on the way that hasn’t gotten a date yet.
How Could This All Drop From GW?
It’s safe to say that GW is fully loaded for content in 2020. We’ll just have to wait and see how they decide to release it. However, they could very well start to rapid-fire releases in the days ahead. We saw GW do that with Blood of Baal and Ritual of the Damned as they were released within one week of each other. We also know that GW’s financial year also just came to a close so now they’re starting fresh for 2020-2021’s financials.
With so much left in store and dates seem to be shifted around from their original release date, it’s almost impossible to guess with 100% correctness in the order that things will hit the shelves from this GW new release roadmap for 2020. However, we can look forward one of the most exciting years yet thanks to all of the content being backed up as well as a brand new Edition in 40k!
Which release are you most excited for from this GW new release roadmap for 2020? What’s one problem in 8th Edition that you hope was addressed in 9th Edition?
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