GW confirmed that a Warhammer World USA is coming near Washington, DC, aiming for late 2027. Get the details, missing location clues, and timeline.
Games Workshop just confirmed something US hobbyists have kicked around for years: a Warhammer World in the USA is officially in the works.
According to the announcement, the new venue will be based just outside Washington, DC, built as a flagship Warhammer venue celebrating gaming, painting, modelling, storytelling, events, and community. GW’s stated goal is to open the doors late in 2027.
Anyone expecting a carbon copy of Warhammer World Nottingham can relax. GW already said this will not be a brick-for-brick recreation. The plan is a new experience with the same high standards, built to feel worthy of the Warhammer World name.
The Big Question: Where “Just Outside DC” Really Means
GW did not name a town, county, or exact site. “Outside Washington DC” covers a lot of ground, from Northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs to areas farther out with more space and easier access. They hope to have everything completed by the end of 2027, so let’s hope the next two years go smoothly and we don’t have to wait almost three years for the opening.
That missing detail instantly becomes speculation, and the Mid-Atlantic has a history that makes the guessing feel grounded. The Glen Burnie, Maryland area once served as GW’s US headquarters until 2008, and the company ran Games Day events at the Baltimore Convention Center until 2010.
Later, warehouse operations moved to Memphis, but the Battle Bunker operated in Maryland until the early 2010s. A flagship Warhammer World USA site near DC reads like GW drifting back toward familiar territory for plenty of long-time players.
So, Where Will Warhammer World USA Store Be?
Current Warhammer World in Nottingham, UK
Obviously, this is speculation, while Maryland reads like proven territory. their $15 minimum wage makes a cheaper Virginia footprint feel more likely.
That would point the conversation about Warhamme World USA toward places like Springfield or Annandale, somewhere below Tysons Corner, where the real estate pain is not quite as harsh. There’s history on that side too: both the Potomac Mills and Springfield Warhammer stores have a strong following, and that kind of built-in local crowd matters when you’re planning a flagship venue that needs steady traffic, not just once-a-year road trips.
Our guess: this feels less like a Maryland return and more like a Northern Virginia pick that still pulls the same hobby gravity. Even if the final address ends up in Maryland or right on the line, the old Glen Burnie and broader Maryland scene ran big events for so long that anything within reasonable driving range still taps a huge hobby presence.
Wherever GW lands “outside DC,” players will travel for it.
What a Warhammer World USA Flagship Likely Brings
GW’s own description points to a Warhammer World USA destination built around experiences, not just retail. Expect big tables, event weekends, painting and modelling energy, and a community space that feels like a proper hobby pilgrimage.
The US scene has been waiting for a consistent corporate hub for Warhammer events, and this is the kind of venue that can turn a normal weekend into a full hobby trip.
Warhammer World USA: The Takeaway
Warhammer World USA in the Washington, DC area is on the way, and that’s going to hit the US scene like a thunder hammer to the kneecaps. GW’s given the window and the vibe, but they’re still sitting on the exact address. At this point, you still have a couple of years to wait, but you might as well let the hype start building now!
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