Christmas Day has become prime time for Warhammer 40k reveals, from new Chaos rumors to a possible Primarch; here’s what we might see!
Christmas Day has quietly turned into one of the most reliable dates on the Warhammer 40k calendar. Games Workshop loves using it as a pressure release valve, one big reveal that hints at where the next year is heading without laying every card on the table.
If you look at the pattern from recent years, the message is clear: Christmas is where the long game starts.
This year’s speculation feels louder than usual, and for good reason. The rumor mill is stacked with Chaos, Corsairs, and a few truly unhinged long shots that would send the community into meltdown mode.
Let’s break down what actually makes sense, what feels like classic misdirection, and where the smart hobby money should land.
Christmas Day Warhammer 40k Rumors
Games Workshop does not treat Christmas reveals as random hype drops; these previews serve an overall purpose within its release schedule.
Fulgrim showing up last Christmas was the signal flare for the Emperor’s Children refresh that followed.
The year before, they even did a Dark Angels reveal, which teed up the Deathwing Assault box and a refresh for the unforgiven.
But all that being said, remember… these are the rumors making the rounds and general wishlisting about the lead-up to the new edition to a degree, so take all of this with as much salt as you need!
Chaos Space Marines Feel Locked In
Chaos Space Marines are already lined up for a heavy year, and GW has not been subtle about it. Hints in the latest Grotmas (and plenty of Rumor Engines) point to updated Raptors, Defilers, Mutilators, and Iron Warriors upgrade sprues all heading in the same direction.
Chaos is not done yet, not even close.
This all comes off the back of confirmed Chaos rumors for Horus Heresy. That makes a Chaos-focused Christmas reveal feel safe (at least in terms of rumors). The long-shot CSM rumor is still Perturabo returning. But… GW has done a new Primarch almost every year for a while now. So maybe it’s not too out there.
Red Corsairs and Huron Blackheart
The strongest candidate remains the Red Corsairs. A Huron Blackheart model reveal fits the Christmas pattern perfectly. Named character, strong identity, and easy tie-in to future releases.
The rumors line up cleanly, too. A command squad, possible upgrade kits, and a boxed set rumored as Lords of the Maelstrom all mirror what GW has done before with Deathwing Assault. Tease the centerpiece, flash a box, then let the community speculate for months.
From a hobby perspective, this is the kind of reveal that actually helps players plan. Red Corsairs players get confirmation, and chaos collectors know where their next wave is landing. Everyone else gets a clear signal about where Chaos Space Marines are headed next.
Iron Warriors Support Adds Weight
Iron Warriors upgrade sprues showing up in rumors matter more than they seem. GW rebuilding Chaos subfactions piece by piece makes Red Corsairs feel like part of a larger strategy, not a one-off release. When multiple Chaos warbands start getting attention, it usually means the range is being quietly modernized from the inside out.
That makes a Chaos Christmas feel less like speculation and more like pattern recognition.
The Xenos Option: Aeldari Corsairs
If GW decides to zig instead of zag, Aeldari Corsairs sit right there as the clean alternative. Prince Yriel rumors have been floating for a long time, and Corsairs occupy that flexible space GW loves. They are a Xenos faction, with strong lore hooks, and plenty of room for new kits.
Talk around updated Vipers, new flying troops, psykers, and a dedicated Corsair box lines up with how GW handled Dark Angels and Emperor’s Children teasers. One hero model plus a curated box is all it takes to kick off a year-long release cycle.
If Chaos does not headline Christmas, Aeldari Corsairs make the most sense.
40k Rumor Wild Cards That Would Break the Internet
Then there are the ideas that exist purely to cause chaos, the kind of reveals that would instantly dominate every feed.
Plastic Warhound Titan
The plastic Warhound Titan rumor refuses to die. Even a teaser image would be enough to light the fuse. Plastic super heavies change how people think about collections, armies, and long-term projects.
Pricing, release timing, and logistics all make a full reveal unlikely. A tease, though, is exactly the sort of statement GW might save for Christmas.
Commissar Yarrick’s Return
Yarrick coming back always gets a reaction, but it feels incomplete without Steel Legion support. Guard players have long memories, and a single character without a broader refresh lands flat.
Without Steel Legion kits on the horizon, this one feels more like a future arc than a Christmas anchor. But, GW has hinted he could return. They did say it’s not 100% confirmed that he’s dead.
Leman Russ and the Primarch Question
Leman Russ returning on Christmas Day sounds poetic. Wolves, winter, mythic timing. The problem is narrative bandwidth. The Lion is back and still waiting for meaningful follow-through.
Adding another Loyalist Primarch without resolving that story creates more problems than hype. This is a very, very long shot, but maybe if you wish upon a Christmas star, it will come true.
So What Is the Smart Bet For Warhammer 40k Christmas Reveals?
All signs point toward what can best be described as a Corsair Christmas for December 25th, 2025. Red Corsairs feel like the most grounded option, backed by Chaos Space Marines’ momentum and real kit rumors. Aeldari Corsairs sit right behind them as the clean Xenos pivot.
The Plastic Titan, Yarrick, and Primarch talk live in the “fun zone” that’s perfect for speculation, less perfect for actual release planning.
But, hey, it can’t hurt to hope.
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