GW confirmed new Harlequins and Death Korps 40k Combat Patrols after recent leaks, here’s the contents and what this means for the rest of 10th Edition!
Games Workshop is back with two fresh Combat Patrols, and this time it’s Harlequins and the Death Korps of Krieg stepping onto the stage. These boxes aren’t just another round of releases; they come right after leaks called them weeks ago, giving a bit more weight to some of the spicier rumors floating around.
Combat Patrols have quickly become the backbone of Warhammer 40k, offering small, balanced forces that are perfect for quick games or building the foundation of a new army. With these new sets joining the ranks, it’s a good moment to take a closer look at what’s inside, and what it might mean for where 40k is heading.
Rumors & How Combat Patrols Saved GW From Bankruptcy
The rumors around these new 40k Combat Patrol releases weren’t off-base. Leaks pointed toward a Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol, and they nailed it (even getting a lot of the units inside right).
Those same whispers from Valrak hint about an Orks vs Space Marines 11th Edition starter box, another narrative campaign in the style of Arks of Omen, and even a Guilliman vs Lorgar Primarch duel that could carry the lore into the next edition.
Now that two of those predictions are confirmed, the rest feel a little harder to dismiss.
But here’s the bigger angle: 40k Combat Patrols aren’t just another product line. They’re the direct descendants of the starter boxes that pulled Games Workshop out of serious financial trouble years ago. At a time when sales were slipping and the company was on the ropes, those small, self-contained starter sets gave new players a way in without the sticker shock of a massive army buy-in.
It worked exceptionally well, and now GW is always going to pump these boxes out, it seems.
Harlequins 40k Combat Patrol
Harlequins are hitting the table like a brightly painted blur of blades and tricks. This patrol trades body count for raw speed and surgical precision.
- 6 Harlequin Troupe members
- 2 Skyweavers
- 1 Starweaver
- 1 Voidweaver
- 1 Solitaire
Combat Patrol: Death Korps of Krieg
On the other end of the spectrum are the Death Korps of Krieg, grim siege fighters with a reputation for never backing down, no matter how bad the warzone looks.
Their new Combat patrol will contain:
- 10 Death Korps infantry
- A 6-man Command Squad
- 5 Death Rider cavalry
- A 4-man Heavy Weapons Squad
Final Thoughts From Us:
Fast forward to today, GW is leaning heavily into Combat Patrols, as a starter 40k product, giving each faction (and even sub-factions like Krieg or Harlequins) its own box.
We think that for Games Workshop, it’s a smart move that guarantees fresh entry points for newcomers. For players, it means more affordable ways to start armies without worrying about whether the existing patrols will vanish overnight.
The pattern is clear: GW knows that small, accessible starter armies are its safety net. These Combat Patrols aren’t going anywhere, and the fact that they’re expanding the range shows just how much the format still matters to their long-term strategy.
Harlequins bring speed and flair, Death Korps bring grit and firepower, and together they prove the leaks were on the money. Whether the rest of the rumors pan out, like that Orks vs Space Marines starter box or the Guilliman vs Lorgar Primarch face-off, we’ll have to wait and see.
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Which of the two new Combat Patrols do you like the most?
