Games Workshop’s Sunday Preview revealed the new Necromunda edition Core Set and Underhive gangs, all going up for pre-order this Saturday.
GW just revealed a full new edition of Necromunda, and most of the range is arriving at once. The Core Set includes two brand-new plastic gangs, terrain, rules, cards, and the tools needed to start playing.
That gives new players a much easier route into the game without tracking down several older books first. Here’s everything hitting pre-order this Saturday.
Warhammer 40k Necromunda: New Pre-Order Releases
The latest Necromunda pre-orders go live on Saturday, August 1, around 1 p.m. EST in the States, with a street date of Saturday, August 15.
You can also check our updated Warhammer Roadmap for 2026 for the rest of the upcoming lineup.
Necromunda Skirmish Core Set
The Core Set includes eight new House Escher gangers, eight new Goliath bruisers, a game board, and broken-pipe terrain.
It also comes with the full Core Rulebook, Gang Tactics and Campaign Scenario cards, a starter guide, a construction booklet, 54 condition and status markers, a folding range ruler, dice, and templates.
It’s a complete starting point for two players, while existing fans get two new gangs and updated gaming tools. We’ve covered the full pricing and lineup for Dark Uprising here.
Necromunda Skirmish: Core Set Hobby Tips
Build the Escher and Goliath fighters in subassemblies so you can reach the recessed details around their arms and heads. Prime the pipe terrain separately, then add a heavy drybrush and rust weathering to give it the dirty industrial finish Necromunda needs.
Necromunda Core Rulebook and Gang Books
Every existing Necromunda miniature remains compatible with the new edition, so current players can keep using their collections.
Gangs of the Underhive Book covers the Houses, Palanite Enforcers, Venators, and Corpse Grinder Cults.
On the other hand, the Gangs of the Outlands book includes Outcasts, Free Ogryns, Genestealer Cults, Chaos Helots, Malstrain, Ironhead Squat prospectors, and Ash Waste Nomads.
Necromunda Gang Tactics and Scenario Cards
The Core Gang Tactics pack contains 18 Tactics cards that most factions can use, plus eight blank Gang Fighter cards.
The Campaign and Scenario pack includes 22 Territory cards, 24 Scenario cards, and six rules reference cards for running narrative campaigns.
Necromunda Underhive Crew Boxes
- Cawdor
- Orlock
- Goliath
- Escher
- Delaque
- Van Saar
These new Underhive Crew boxes cover Cawdor, Orlock, Goliath, Escher, Delaque, and Van Saar.
Each box contains around 16 to 20 miniatures from existing kits, plus a House-specific Weapons and Upgrades set. It’s a faster way to build a broad gang roster without buying several boxes separately.
Necromunda Underhive Crew Boxes Hobby Tips
Batch paint the gang by priming every model together, laying down the main House color, and then working through weapons and details. You can also magnetize compatible weapon arms so you can make better use of the extra loadout options.
Necromunda Zone Mortalis Factoria Pipes
The Zone Mortalis Factoria Pipes set includes damaged pipes and industrial machinery designed to match the existing terrain range.
It has larger pieces and more options than the terrain included in the Core Set, making it useful for expanding an existing board or adding more cover to a new one.
Necromunda Zone Mortalis Factoria Pipes Hobby Tips
Spray the terrain rust-brown, sponge on lighter metallics, and add oxidized green details around pipes and leaks. Be sure to keep the larger pieces modular too so you can change sightlines and choke points between games.
Necromunda Conditions and Status Markers
This set includes 64 double-sided plastic Condition and Status Markers.
Each token uses a symbol that matches a status in the new Core Rulebook, making it easier to track injured, burning, broken, or otherwise affected fighters.
Necromunda Bases
New Necromunda-styled bases are coming in 28.5mm and 50mm sizes.
The 28.5mm bases come in packs of 10 across four designs, while the 50mm bases come in packs of three.
Black Library: New Pre-Order Releases
The latest Black Library pre-orders include a new Necron novel and a returning hardback.
The Wicked and the Warped
The Wicked and the Warped is Robert Rath’s sequel to The Infinite and the Divine. It follows Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner as they investigate a long-lost expedition and a relic from the War in Heaven.
The book will be released in English hardback, French and German paperback, and a special edition available while stocks last.
The Infinite and the Divine
The hardback edition of The Infinite and the Divine is returning to print alongside the sequel. Anyone who missed it can catch up before reading The Wicked and the Warped.
FAQ About the New Necromunda Edition Sunday Preview
What is the latest version of Necromunda?
The latest version is the new edition launching with this Core Set, updated rules, and two brand-new plastic gangs.
What is the current edition of Necromunda?
The current edition begins with the Necromunda Skirmish Core Set and the updated Gang books.
Is Necromunda still being supported?
Yes. GW is launching a full new edition with a rulebook, terrain, cards, and six House crew boxes.
When does the new Necromunda edition go up for pre-order?
Pre-orders open Saturday, August 1, 2026, with a street date of Saturday, August 15.
What comes in the new Necromunda Core Set?
It includes eight Escher and eight Goliath miniatures, a game board, broken-pipe terrain, the Core Rulebook, Gang Tactics and Scenario cards, markers, a folding range ruler, dice, and templates.
Final Thoughts on the New Necromunda Edition Pre-Orders
This release gives Necromunda a much easier starting point now. New players get the rules, gangs, terrain, cards, and campaign tools in one box, while existing collections remain compatible.
Launching the books, terrain, cards, and House crew boxes together also gives the edition proper support from day one. Now we’ll have to see how quickly the remaining Houses receive their own boxed updates.
🔗 Related Reads:
- Everything New in Necromunda
- New Necromunda Release: Pricing and Lineup
- Getting Started Playing a Necromunda Campaign
- House Escher: Are They Worth It?
- Necromunda Zone Mortalis Terrain Value Breakdown
- Updated Warhammer 2026 Release Roadmap
What do you think of the new Necromunda edition and its Core Set? Are you heading back into the Underhive?
