New Space Marines for 11th edition 40k are on the way in the Armageddon launch box; here’s all the confirmed and rumored minis so far.
Games Workshop is clearly lining up the poster boys of Warhammer 40k for another big edition launch, and Space Marine players have plenty of reasons to expect a giant swath of new minis. Between the Space Marines vs Orks in the starter set, the first look at the confirmed Intercessor refresh, and the usual multipart plastic kits that tend to follow major edition launches, this is looking like the start of a pretty chunky wave of new Marine plastic.
Here’s what we know so far about the new 11th Edition Space Marine models and the rumors still floating around.
New Space Marine Models for 11th Edition Are Looking Good!
Updated on April 6th, 2026, with the latest news on the new models.
If you haven’t heard yet, Games Workshop looks set to drop a pretty serious batch of new Space Marine models as they square off against the Orks in the 11th edition starter set.
Best of all, there are a few familiar patterns that we expect GW to stick with here. First, starter set minis are usually push-fit or ETB, which means easy-to-build kits designed to get new players building, painting, and playing fast.
That’s good news for beginners, but it’s also great for veteran players who just want the new hotness without turning every squad into a full hobby side quest.
Second, this doesn’t sound like a one-wave situation. So far, GW has only officially shown a couple of refreshed Intercessors, but the rumor list behind them is already getting pretty crowded. The overall vibe sounds fast and heavy, with Marines built to get across the table, hit hard, and generally ruin somebody else’s plans in a very expensive-looking way.
That means the whole release is starting to feel like a proper edition-launch Marine wave, with multiple chances for players to grab what they want instead of fighting through one giant pre-order.
When Are the New Space Marine Minis on the Way?
The Space Marine release schedule looks like it will land across two main timeframes.
The first wave of Marines are going to drop with the Space Marines vs Orks 11th edition starter box in June 2026. The box is rumored to hit sometime in the summer of 2026 (GW hasn’t confirmed the actual launch date yet), with the usual push-fit or easy-to-build treatment that Games Workshop tends to use for starter products.
And then, after the launch box has been out for a while, all the multipart models are usually released in September or October, once the edition-change dust starts to settle. Lastly, GW also releases starter sets based on the launch box with the same new minis to grab, but those are usually still ETB.
Multiple Starter Sets Could Give Space Marine Players More Buying Options
If Games Workshop follows the same pattern it used with Leviathan, the big 11th edition launch box probably will not be the only way to get these new Space Marine models. After the main release, GW usually breaks starter content down into smaller products like the Starter Set, Ultimate Starter Set, and Introductory Set.
That matters because not every Space Marine player wants a giant two-army box stuffed with Orks they may never touch. Some people will just want the new Marines. Others will want a cheaper way to grab a few of the fresh sculpts without committing to the full launch set.
So while the big 11th edition launch box will probably get the spotlight, the real long-term story may be accessibility. If the current pattern holds, Space Marine players should have several ways to pick up these 11th edition miniatures later on, which is a lot better than feeling forced into one expensive launch purchase.
All the Rumored New Space Marines For 11th Edition
- Overall vibe: Marines rumored to skew fast + heavy, with a “hit you in the teeth” launch style.
- Vanguard Veterans: Primaris-scale (confirmed)
- Jump Chaplain: Rumored new Jump Pack Chaplain HQ.
- Intercessors refresh: (confirmed)
- Gravis melee bruisers: Possible Gravis close-combat unit (chunky armor, punch-first style).
- Gravis bolter heavy squad: Rumored new Gravis bolter unit, basically “Eradicators but with bolters” (likely a small, hard-hitting squad).
- Techmarine: Ongoing whispers of a Techmarine included/coming alongside the range refresh.
- Anchor centerpiece: Possible Redemptor-style anchor model or new Armor Mark centerpiece (big, punchy “center of the box” unit).
- New Land Speeder: Rumored new Land Speeder / Storm Speeder-style refresh.
- Speeder details: Supposedly a two-seat skimmer with a melta-ish main gun, a secondary weapon, and swap-out loadouts for different targets.
The Marine side got a little confirmation at AdeptiCon, but not much more than a teaser. GW showed off one of the new Intercessors, and the big story was not some major battlefield shake-up, it was the updated look, mixing the newer Primaris silhouette with older armor details for a very deliberate nostalgia play.
So yeah, that pretty clearly locks in a refreshed visual direction for at least part of the Marine range. What it does not confirm yet is the rest of that rumored starter lineup, so things like Jump Chaplains, Gravis heavy hitters, a Techmarine, and some kind of bigger units are still very much in rumor territory for now.
New Space Marines Intercessor (Confirmed)
The new Intercessor was the first Space Marine officially confirmed for the new starter set, and it looks like a lot of those rumors were on the money.
These guys are not stuck in the old Primaris versus Firstborn split anymore, either, as years of nonstop war have pushed Tacticus armor into more of a patched-together battlefield look, with older helmets, shoulder pads, and greaves mixed in for a bunch of great throwback details that longtime Marine fans will spot right away.
New Vanguard Veterans (Confirmed)
From the launch trailer animation
Games Workshop finally showed off Blood Angels Vanguard Veterans (but will be chapter agnostic in the actual box; this is just the paint scheme) straight into the meat grinder, and honestly, it was about time after about a full year of rumors.
These guys have always had a spot on the tabletop, but this rework gives the classic unit a much sharper look, now rocking the same punchy jump packs as the Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs. He’s also loaded up with a master-crafted weapon, plasma pistol, and enough extra iconography and Crux Terminatus bling to make it crystal clear he’s not just some random line officer.
Vanguard Veterans getting refreshed has felt overdue for ages, so while their showing up in the big launch box isn’t exactly shocking, it is still nice to finally see the new model out in the open.
Final Thoughts on the New Space Marines for 11th Edition
The new Space Marines for 11th edition look like they’re hitting that sweet spot between easy entry, strong visual character, and plenty of hobby appeal. The starter-set angle also points to more easy-to-build plastic on the way, which should make it easier for both new players and longtime Marine collectors to add fresh bodies without a ton of hassle.
The likely follow-up starter products also mean these minis should be easier to grab later, even if you skip the big launch box up front. As more reveals roll out through the fall, the bigger picture on the 11th edition Space Marine range should start to come together.
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