Here’s the Warhammer The Old World new releases roadmap schedule for 2025, release date, and previews for the upcoming miniatures!
Updated on September 29th, 2025, by Rob Baer. This post has been updated with the latest on Grand Cathay and the Big Summer Preview!
Warhammer The Old World is the grand revival of the legendary Warhammer Fantasy Battle (WFB) miniature wargame, the predecessor of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar’s Mortal Realms.
Its triumphant return (technically debut) in January 2024, claimed the crown back from Age of Sigmar. Armies of men, Elves, Orcs, and Dwarfs clashing in epic tabletop battles once more!
Yep, the Old World is finally back, and those classic square-based armies, noble Bretonnians, eerie Tomb Kings, and more are ranking, flanking, and causing mayhem on our gaming tables again!
Get a glimpse into what to expect in the upcoming year, along with the release schedule, dates, and more.
Warhammer The Old World Model New Releases Roadmap Updated for 2025!
Take a closer look at the latest Warhammer The Old World previews and new releases for their roadmap, including updated and re-released models from Fantasy Battles and Arcane Journals.
Plus, don’t miss out on the latest FAQs, faction downloads, and new Old World Legends rules, either.
Core Factions Release Schedule:
According to Warhammer Community, the Bretonnians and Tomb Kings were just the first two of nine factions arriving for Warhammer the Old World.
They were quickly followed by Orc & Goblin Tribes and Dwarfen Mountain Holds, which seem to indicate a themed set of opposing releases for the Forces of Fantasy and the Ravening Hordes that has held true for all the releases so far.
Since then, we have seen the Warriors of Chaos, followed by the High Elves, and now the Wood Elves and Beastmen, with the impressive Cathay army release finally arriving as well.
On The Horizon:
Here’s all the upcoming Old World releases we know are on the horizon, just don’t ask when. Look for more information to drop shortly about all the new products in this section, soon™.
Happening Now:
Here’s the newest Warhammer Old World products hitting shelves or landing soon. Release dates are confirmed, so let’s get into what your wallet will be arguing about this quarter.
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Tomb Kings Fall Wave: October 18th, 2025
The following Tomb Kings products previewed over the summer are finally here! We had anticipated that these releases would be available sometime around late fall 2025.
We are now able to report the official release date for the new Tomb Kings models, and the Arcane Journal is October 18th, 2025.
Royal Heralds
Settra’s vanguard just got a glow-up with two flashy new Royal Herald kits, perfect as Battle Standard Bearers or Tomb Princes.
You can mix and match limbs, go on foot or mounted, and generally make your undead royalty look fabulous while wrecking face.
Liche Priests
Liche Priests are the spooky duct tape that holds your Tomb Kings together, and this new plastic kit gives you two of them, one on foot, one riding dead horse deluxe.
They come with swappable heads and bits to suit your necromantic mood.
Arcane Journal: War of Settra’s Fury
Settra’s not just flexing in lore, he’s going full throttle on the tabletop in War of Settra’s Fury, a 48-page Arcane Journal packed with crunchy rules and desert drama.
It brings in new mounts, Mortuary Cult spells, and Armies of Infamy like Slayer-crazed Dwarfs and ragtag Border Princes.
Even if you’re not Team Tomb King, this one’s a goldmine for narrative and campaign spice.
Grand Cathay Wave 2: September 6th, 2025
The following Grand Cathay products, outside of the Battalion and Wave One (below), are finally here! We had anticipated that these releases would be available sometime around late summer or early fall 2025.
Now we can report the official release date for Wave Two of Cathay and their new magic items: September 6th, 2025.
- Arcane Journal: Dawn of the Storm Dragon
- Jade Warriors
- Jade Lancers
- Cathayan Grand Cannon & Fire Rain Rocket Battery
- Miao Ying, the Storm Dragon
- Cathay Arcane Journal
- Matched Play Guide: Release Date July 5th, 2025
Matched Play is Warhammer with a rules-first mindset. Balanced armies. Shared scenarios. Clear scoring. This new guide gives everyone, event organizers and players, a framework that cuts the noise and sharpens the focus.
Grand Cathay Wave 1: July 5th, 2025
So, Games Workshop finally did it. Grand Cathay has stormed into Warhammer: The Old World with a battalion box full of dragons, jade-armored badasses, and artillery that literally breathes fire.
The release date for the following Grand Cathay plastic miniatures is July 5th, 2025.
- Cathay Battalion Box Set
- Shugengan Lord on Great Spirit Longma
- Gate Masters
- Sky Lanterns
- Cathayan Sentinels
Beastmen: June 14th, 2025
The first wave of new Beastmen products had a release date of June 14th, 2025. View all pre-orders and find out where to order them here.
- Beastmen Brayherds Battalion
- Arcane Journal: Beastmen Brayherds,
And yep, returning plastic kits means your Gors, Ungors, Bestigors, and Minotaurs all get their time in the spotlight again. You also get those lovingly remastered resin monstrosities: Ghorgons, Cygors, Jabberslythes, and even the Preyton, which sounds like a fantasy Pokémon, but it’s actually horrifying.
There’s metal in the mix, too — Doombulls, Centigors, Razorgors, Tuskgor Chariots, and more. Basically, if it walks on hooves and hates civilization, it’s back just like the shaman above. All in that sweet, sweet “Forge World” resin.
Beastmen Brayherds Returning in Plastic:
- Shamans
- Chieftains
- Ungors
- Gors
- Bestigors
- Minotaurs
- Ghorgon
- Cygor
Returning in Resin:
- Doombull
- Cockatrice
- Jabberslythe
- Preyton
Returning in Metal:
- Chieftains
- Shamans
- Wargor Battle Standard Bearer
- Centigor Lord
- Ghorros Warhoof
- Centigor Herd
- Centigor Herd Command
- Razorgor
- Tuskgor Chariots
Wood Elves Release: May 31st 2025
The first Wave of Releases for the Wood Elves is as follows, with a release date of May 31st, 2025.
- Arcane Journal Wood Elf Realms
- Wood Elf Realms Battalion
- Wood Elf Reference Dice
- Wood Elf Reference Card Pack
Returning Plastic Wood Elf Units
- Glade Guard/Deepwood Scouts
- Wildwood Rangers/Eternal Guard
- Glade Riders
- Wild Riders/Sisters of the Thorn
Store Special Order & Direct From Games Workshop
All the Warhammer The Old World models listed below are exclusively available through special order at stores or directly from Games Workshop.
- Orion, the King in the Woods
- Araloth, Lord of Talsyn
- Wood Elf Noble on Dragon
- Set of three Wood Elf Nobles on foot,
- Set of four Wood Elf Mages on foot
- The Branchwraith
- Wood Elf Noble on an Elven Steed
- Wood Elf Noble on a Great Stag]
- Noble on a Great Eagle
- Wood Elf Mage on a Warhawk.
Returning Metal Wood Elf Units
- Wardancer troupes
- Waystalkers
- Warhawk riders
- Treemen
- Tree Kin
- The Wood Elf Beast Pack
All Hail The New Transmogrification Toads!
Two new Arcane Toads in Froge World Resin add a hilarious twist to Warhammer: The Old World , with wizards turning into frogs mid-battle from the Scroll of Transmogrification!
More Exclusive Old World Minis Returning
While they didn’t say when this Exalted Hero of Chaos from the 2009 Games Day would be making a return, they did tease a little more about all the other exclusive models returning.
Kislev Miniature Releases
When it comes to enjoying Fantasy Warhammer, it sometimes feels like the physical tabletop gets left in the dust. Games Workshop has released an update for those with the Shadows of Change DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3, discussing Grand Cathay and Kislev faction updates.
Unfortunately, they dropped a little reminder for Old World players, which may be a bit disappointing. In May 2020, Games Workshop released an update on Kislev for Warhammer the Old World, but we haven’t seen much since.
Warhammer The Old World Base Sizes Guide
Games Workshop has released a Warhammer The Old World base sizes guide; check out what is changing and what models need rebasing.
Final Thoughts On The Warhammer Old World Release Date Roadmap
From the new Warhammer The Old World Roadmap, it’s clear that 2025 is shaping up to be packed with incredible releases and fresh models that are sure to breathe new life into our tabletop battles.
Plus, don’t miss out on the Amazon Secret Level 40k Animation featuring Lt. Titus, and keep your eyes peeled for the latest announcements on Henry Cavill’s big Warhammer project, too.
With so much on the horizon, it’s hard not to be excited about what they will reveal next. Be sure to check out all the other new release roadmap previews from Games Workshop below for Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, and, of course, Warhammer 40k as well:
- Warhammer: The Old World Previews & Roadmap Release Schedule (this article)
- Horus Heresy Previews
- Warhammer 40k Previews
- Age of Sigmar Previews
- Unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engine images
- 10th Edition Codex Release Date Guide
The Old World Base Sizes Guide
What is your favorite of the Warhammer Old World release schedule for 2025?
