Christmas Day has become prime time for Warhammer 40k reveals, from new Chaos and Aeldari 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
Updated on December 25th, 2025, by Rob Baer with the latest rumors, Grotmas hints, and reveals from Games Workshop.
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 Locked & Loaded
With Huron Blackheart now confirmed, it feels like Chaos is not just “getting a release,” it’s kicking the door open for a bigger push. GW does not roll out a headline character like that and then quietly move on, especially when they are already teasing more minis joining his command team next year.
Add in the Grotmas hints and the Rumor Engine drip-feed, and suddenly the idea of Chaos getting even more than expected starts looking pretty believable.
That’s where all the usual chatter starts to click into place: updated Raptors, Defilers, Mutilators, and Iron Warriors upgrade sprues. That list reads less like random wishlisting and more like GW laying track for a broader Chaos refresh.
Plus, Chaos has been eating well in Horus Heresy, too, and when a faction is getting love across multiple systems, it usually means the plastic pipeline is flowing. Even the “spicy long-shot” stuff like Perturabo feels slightly less tinfoil when the overall Chaos momentum keeps building.
Red Corsairs, Huron Blackheart, and the Crew That’s Definitely Coming
Huron is here, confirmed and revealed, and that alone basically locks the Red Corsairs rumors into “happening” territory. GW flat-out said he would not be much of a captain without a crew, and that more miniatures are joining his command team next year.
That is not a throwaway line; that’s GW telling you to expect reinforcements.
They also tucked two shrouded models into the background, because GW loves chaos, and so do we.
The right silhouette looks like it might match that servo medical arm from a recent Rumor Engine, while the left looks chunky with a big axe outline. Are these Huron’s crew, or a sneaky nod toward those Iron Warriors rumors for 40k? Either way, it’s fun to guess.
And the loudest “quiet” clue: the Aeldari pendant on Huron’s waist. That looks like raid loot, and it sure smells like Red Corsairs vs. Aeldari Corsairs may be on the menu.
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.
The Xenos Option: Aeldari Corsairs
Aeldari Corsairs seem to be a lock now after the latest teaser from Warhammer Community. 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. Plus, with Huron confirmed and wearing an Aeldari pendant, what more do you need?
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.
On day 19 of the Grotmas Calendar, Games Workshop dropped a pretty juicy short story all about Prince Yriel. It does a great job setting the stage for what new Eldar Corsairs could be getting up to, and GW even flat-out says we will be hearing from him again in the future. It is not a full confirmation, but this is about as close as GW ever gets without actually putting the models on the table.
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.
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.
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 ended up taking the spotlight with Huron and a confirmed crew, but GW left plenty of doors open for the rest of the rumors and plenty to speculate on. Expect Aeldari Corsairs to sit right behind or even beside them in a bundle box.
The Plastic Titan, Yarrick, and Primarch talk live in the “fun zone” that’s perfect for speculation, less perfect for actual release planning. We didn’t see them yet, but that doesn’t mean they are done for good.
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