Here’s your guide to all the unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engine previews from Games Workshop for 40k, AoS, and more.
They’re back! After a small one-month hiatus, GW started publishing the Rumor Engine again in May 2026. And honestly, few things generate as much excitement and speculation as the cryptic Warhammer 40k Rumor Engine teasers released by Games Workshop.
We break down the latest Rumor Engine reveals from Games Workshop and examine all the other ones that still remain shrouded in mystery.
Recent Rumor Engine Preview Reveals:
Updated on June 30, 2026, by Rob Baer with the latest teaser, new reveals, and leaks!
These Warhammer rumor engines were recently solved with new model previews, leaks, and rumors from the community.
June 16th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
Lizards were right on the money, but Eldar in 40k was not our first guess!
June 9th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
This was a super easy-to-place bit, and the new Old World Chaos minis look great!
June 2nd, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
Chaos lizard was close, but this new Dragon centerpiece for Old World is one of the coolest miniatures in recent times!
May 26th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
This wasn’t Orcs or Astra Militarum, but this is a good example of why specialist games are always on the table for rumor engines!
May 19th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
Another clear and easy to place Rumor Engine here with a standard Chaos book on the back of the new dragon.
May 5th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
Crudely forged tools and Ogres go hand-in-hand! Seeing it now, this feels so obvious.
April 28th, 2026: Revealed June 26th, 2026
We called out how similar this was to Beast-Snagga Squigs, but it was a curveball into a new Ogre Mount!
May 12th, 2026: Revealed June 29th, 2026
The crossbow call was spot on, and it is in AoS, but we had no idea it would be on a new Ogre miniature!
All the Unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engines So Far
GW’s Top Unsolved Warhammer 40k Rumor Engine Previews Now!
Despite the recent reveals by Games Workshop, all of these Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers have yet to be identified. Here are the remaining Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers that haven’t been unveiled… yet.
June 30th, 2026: Swirling Again
This new Warhammer rumor engine looks like some sort of swirling magic. However, that doesn’t make it easy to place: undead like Nighthaunt in AoS or even Necrons in 40k are all clear possibilities of where we could see this pattern on release.
That being said, even traditional sorcerers in AoS are possible, as it could be any type of magic.
June 23rd, 2026: Bodied Again
This new Warhammer rumor engine looks like something holding an armored corpse with a Cities of Sigmar insignia on it. That means Undead and Chaos in AoS are by far the most likely here.
There are plenty of options for “enemies of Sigmar,” so it’s a hard one to place, but at least Age of Sigmar is quite clear for this one!
February 17th, 2026: This Rumor Engine Rocks
This rumor engine is clearly a rock with a fossil being held by some creature! The nails, likely missing finger, and size all point to a more monstrous humanoid. The cloth also points to Kruleboyz being the most likely, meaning this guy is probably about to hurl that rock at some poor soul!
Naturally, another creature is possible, but Old World and Age of Sigmar are the clear candidates for this engine.
Warhammer Rumor Engines: Unsolved From 2024
November 19th, 2024 Rumor Engine: A Primarch Preview
This Rumor 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…
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!
Unsolved From 2022: Warhammer Rumor Engine
September 13th, 2022: Sneaky Spider Slashers
The oldest current Warhammer Rumor Engine 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, which 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?
What Are Games Workshop’s Warhammer 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.
Warhammer 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.
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 Warhammer 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.
Final Thoughts on GW’s Warhammer Rumor Engines
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.
All the Latest Warhammer Model Previews
What do you think we will see next new Games Workshop models-wise from these unsolved Rumor Engines & teasers for Warhammer 40k, AoS, and more?
The “beserk sword” is the weapon from the new Votann Buri Aegnirssen.
Nice, good catch. Thank you!