It’s raining rumors for the new 40k Space Marines codex and models, including Assault Terminators, Ravenwing, Armor Marks, and vehicles!
Updated September 3rd, 2025, by Rob Baer: with a summary list, confirmed rumors, release dates, and more!
If you’ve ever felt like some of your favorite Warhammer 40k Space Marine chapters have been hanging out in the shadow of Ultramarines, Blood Angels, and Dark Angels for far too long, the rumor mill has some intriguing possibilities for you.
Imperial Fists, Salamanders, White Scars, and even the stealthy Raven Guard are confirmed to finally be getting their moment in the spotlight with shiny new models.
From jet bikes to revamped Terminators, there’s plenty to fuel speculation. Let’s sift through the latest rumors and see what these updates could mean for the galaxy’s most iconic warriors!
New 40k Space Marine Rumors Summary:
Every Warhammer 40k fan knows that Space Marines often steal the spotlight. This time, the rumors, courtesy of Valrak, are for new chapter models that have been a bit overlooked (and maybe because some will be in the Cavill Amazon series).
Here’s a breakdown of the latest rumored Space Marine models said to be coming in 2025 or 2026:
CONFIRMED:
- Black Templars & Grey Knights: Released in August 2025.
- Deathwatch: Deathwatch Vs Necrons in the next big Kill Team box.
- New themed Combat Patrols: Iron Fists, White Scars, Salamanders, Raven Guard, Iron Hands
- Updated Lysander Model: A new version of the Imperial Fists hero.
- Raven Guard Character: A shadowy addition to their stealth-focused roster.
- Iron Hands Terminator Character: A new named figure bolsters their bionics-heavy style!
- New Salamanders Character Vulkan He’stan: A long-overdue refresh for the Salamanders’ fiery leader!
- White Scars Jet Bike Character: A high-speed addition, possibly hinting at further jet bike expansions.
STILL RUMORED:
- Ultramarines Combat Patrol
- A New Terminator Box / Battleforce: Assault Terminators, characters, a Chaplain, and more will all drop in a big new box together.
- Space Marine 2.0 Codex Reboot: Signs pointing to an October release (which would mark two years exactly from their last book)
- Ravenwing: Supposedly up for a big rework in 11th Edition.
- Second Founding Releases: A Possibility of these SF chapters getting new models and rules. Think Pedro Kantor, Gabriel Seth, and Lias Issodon.
- New Space Marine 2.0 Codex Rumors
- Old Armor Marks in Primaris Size: GW might re-release older Space Marine armor marks in one universal size that ends the Primaris vs. Firstborn designation.
New Space Marine Codex Models on Deck?
- Assault Terminators: A newly designed and scaled dedicated close-combat-focused kit.
- New Land Speeder Variants: Speculated to replace or update the Scout Land Speeder.
- Multi-Part Outriders Kit: Customizable bikers with new weapon options and possibly a character model.
- Vanguard Veterans: Overhauled elite warriors, rumored to align with the Primaris aesthetic.
- Generic Terminator HQs
- New Terminator Ancient model
- Track Vehicles could see a rework (think Rhino and Land Raider)
Incoming Space Marine Combat Patrols and Boxes: What’s the Deal?
It looks like the Emperor’s finest are about to hit the tabletop in a big way, and by big, we mean character-packed Combat Patrols and an Assault Terminator box that’s practically shouting “Purge the heretic!” with every sprue.
Ultramarines Get the VIP Treatment (Again)
Yes, the poster boys of Warhammer 40k are supposedly getting their own Combat Patrol, and it’s looking like a solid kit. We’re talking Aggressors, Intercessors, Reavers, and a squad of Bladeguard Veterans.
The big draw? Tigurius himself is rumored to be the HQ centerpiece.
Additionally, expect an Ultramarines upgrade sprue to be included, likely the classic one, rather than a new one, but enough to give your models that codex-compliant flair.
Assault Terminator Box Set: Finally
This is the one that’s turning heads. A rumored upcoming Terminator-themed box may or may not be part of the Christmas Battleforce release. It’s said to be packed with five standard Terminators, a whopping 10 Assault Terminators (yes, the lightning claw and thunder hammer crew), and three characters: Chaplain in Terminator armor, Captain in Terminator armor, and that long-rumored new Terminator model.
It’s shaping up to be a full-on battleforce, and likely dropping with the rumored Space Marines Codex 2.0, at Christmas 2025, or both (?)
If you’re a fan of Lysander and the Sons of Dorn, this could be your boarding-action dream come true. It’s basically a boarding party in a box.
Big Space Marine Releases Coming Soon
Earlier this summer, we had the confirmed rumor double-drop of the Black Templars and Grey Knights codexes landing together.
Now, here’s where things start to heat up: the Space Marine Codex 2.0 chatter is back, and all fingers point to it being on the horizon. We just saw Vulkan He’stan, Lysander, a White Scars HQ on a jetbike, and some love for Raven Guard and Iron Hands.
If you’re waiting to add new units to your army that actually match 40k’s narrative scale, this could be the big refresh we’ve been inching toward. The only real question is: are they saving some of this for 11th edition?
Speaking of which, next summer (2026) might be closer than it feels. Rumblings of a new edition, Space Marines vs. Orks starter set, and all are getting louder.
Ravenwing Reforged: The Fastest Angels To Get Their Due?
Dark Angels fans, your patience might finally pay off. 10th Edition gave the Deathwing a full makeover, leaving the Ravenwing in their exhaust fumes, same bikes, same landspeeders, same “cool but crusty” vibe. But if the whispers are true, 11th Edition is where the Ravenwing hit the tabletop like they own it.
A new Sammael model is rumored to lead the charge, possibly on an updated jetbike that doesn’t look like it came straight out of 2006. On top of that, there’s chatter about reworked Landspeeders and an overhaul of the standard bike kits.
Translation? The whole Ravenwing range might finally catch up with the sleek aesthetics and build quality of the rest of the Space Marines.
For players who’ve been hoarding old Ravenwing kits or trying to make the old sculpts work in a Primaris world, this update could mean less kitbashing and more clean builds straight from the box.
Second Founding Chapters: Time to Shine?
Valrak seems to think that Pedro Kantor and the Crimson Fists are getting a whole lot of love lately. They’ve been nudged into the narrative more often, and while there’s no hard confirmation yet, the signs are all over the place: lore mentions, spotlighted artwork, and a very Pedro-shaped hole in the current model lineup.
Smart money says their new mini won’t land until 11th edition, but it’s looking like a solid bet that they’re on the roadmap.
On a different front, the Gabriel Seth crowd should keep an eye on the closing stretch of 10th edition. Once those final codexes are out of the way, it sounds like GW will shift gears into campaign territory.
And that’s where Seth might finally swing his chainsword back into action with a new model and rule refresh. He’s always had that “last man swinging” vibe fitting for the Flesh Tearers and it would be a great time to give him more than the wild-eyed scowl he’s been stuck with since resin ruled the land.
And then there’s Lias Issodon and the Raptors. This one’s more of a breadcrumb trail than a flashing neon sign, but let’s be real, when decals for your chapter start appearing in recent kits, people are going to start asking questions. Issodon has always been a fan-favorite for sneaky, surgical warfare, and with the increasing spotlight on narrative-driven play, he’d slot in nicely with a new unit or detachment.
The Raptors’ style of play is already a hit, think less “smash with hammer,” more “stab in the dark,” and the market’s absolutely there for it.
All this points to something smart from GW. The second founding Space Marine chapters come with built-in fan bases, unique identities, and just enough separation from the Ultramarines parade to keep things interesting.
They’re relatively easy to fold into the existing framework without rewriting the galaxy, and that makes them ideal targets for new kits and campaign hooks.
Classic Space Marine Armor Making a Comeback in a Big Way?
If you’ve been paying attention to the latest rumors in the hobby scene, you might have noticed something interesting: Games Workshop seems to be gearing up to make all Space Marines, well… just Space Marines again.
No more rigid Primaris vs. Firstborn divide, just power-armored warriors decked out in an array of classic and modern armor marks, all scaled up to fit the modern aesthetic.
Supposedly, there may be only “Space Marines,” no more “Firstborn” or “Primaris.”
This move is long overdue. The old armor marks, from the rugged, rivet-heavy Mk II and Mk III to the sleek, high-tech Mk VIII, have a serious fan following. For years, players have wanted to see these designs return outside of Horus Heresy releases.
If the rumors are true, we’re looking at a full range of Primaris-scaled Marines rocking everything from relic suits to freshly forged armor, bringing back the best of both worlds’ iconic history with modern proportions.
This shift makes perfect sense. The Astartes 2 trailer gave us a hint at different armor styles being in play, and with the rumored Horus Heresy 3.0 edition launching an Mk II armor-heavy box set this summer, the timing lines up. If that’s the case, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a steady rollout of power-armored warriors in all flavors over the next year.
A big Horus Heresy box set packed with infantry could drop first, giving players a full wave of classic armor, followed by a wave of 40K models six months later that reintroduce those legendary designs in a way that fits modern tabletop battles.
From a practical standpoint, this is a win for hobbyists. More armor variety means more customization, more dynamic army compositions, and let’s be honest, more reasons to expand the backlog of unpainted models (we’ve all been there).
It also gives Games Workshop an organic way to refresh older units without having to reinvent the wheel, keeping long-time players happy while making the faction more accessible to newcomers.
If these changes roll out alongside 11th Edition, expect a shake-up in the lore and rules to match. Whether that means a new starter set featuring these classic armor designs or a gradual expansion remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Space Marines are about to look better than they have in years.
Even More Space Marine Kits Rumored for 2025
Let’s start with a new and exciting one, a generic Terminator HQ is in the rumor mill, including a brand-new Terminator Ancient, perfect for anchoring your force in more ways than one. Expect some tweaks to the design, too, nothing drastic, but we’re hearing redesigned shields, and that unmistakable combo of Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields will still be swinging strong. Because why mess with perfection?
On the vehicle front, whispers about updated track units have resurfaced. The Rhino and Land Raider are the front-runners for a glow-up, and if they’re following the slick redesigns we saw in the Horus Heresy plastic kits, we might finally be saying goodbye to fiddly gaps and hello to smoother builds.
Here’s the cherry: fans are hoping for modular kits, complete with faction-specific icons and custom decal sheets. Salamanders, Imperial Fists, Ultramarines, imagine the personalization.
One of the most exciting rumors is about a new assault terminator kit. Fans have been itching for this since the generic terminators got their facelift last year, and the prospect of dedicated assault options is tantalizing.
Couple that with a revamped Lysander model, and suddenly, we’re imagining squads of storm-shield-wielding warriors bringing the pain in glorious plastic form.
Meanwhile, the skies might get a little busier. Rumors suggest new Land Speeder variants are in the works. Could these be a reimagining of the Scout Land Speeder that’s now relegated to legends, or something entirely fresh? Either way, there’s a buzz about fast attack slots getting a much-needed shake-up, and it’s hard not to speculate about what designs might swoop in.
On the ground, there’s talk about a long-requested multi-part Outriders kit. The single-pose bikes were fun at first, but the community has been craving more customization options for ages. Imagine adding new weapon loadouts or even a character to lead the charge. This potential release feels like it could fill a glaring gap and bring some speed to the table in more ways than one.
And let’s not forget the Vanguard Veterans. These elite warriors might be next in line for an overhaul, potentially bringing them in line with the Primaris aesthetic. Timing-wise, it’s all speculation, but the possibility of sleek new sculpts with dynamic poses is enough to make any collector start mentally reorganizing their display shelves.
Why These Space Marine Rumors Matter
So, what makes these rumors exciting? It’s not just about shiny new toys. Chapters like the Imperial Fists, Raven Guard, and Salamanders just got more attention. These latest updates could not refresh army lists, but also offer long-time players a reason to revisit their favorite chapters or inspire new players to pick them up.
And let’s not forget the bigger picture. If the rest of these rumors are true, Games Workshop seems to be addressing gaps in its range while preparing for the next major step in the game’s evolution. It’s a smart move that keeps players engaged and excited for what’s to come.
Final Thoughts From Us: Space Marine Rumors
So here we are, neck-deep in Space Marine rumors with enough new names, kits, and codex talk to make even the most burned-out collector take notice. From second founding updates to classic armor getting a scale-up, and kit refreshes flying in from every angle, it’s clear something big is brewing.
This isn’t just another round of generic Marines with different shoulder pads. There’s real effort here to bring neglected chapters into the spotlight and actually round out the faction.
If you’ve been holding out for better Assault Terminators, new Outriders, or tracked vehicles that don’t feel like relics from 2004, you might want to start reorganizing your backlog. There’s a plastic storm on the horizon, and it’s coming with characters, vehicles, and box sets stacked to the ceiling.
If even a fraction of these rumors pans out, your army, shelf, and wallet are all about to get a serious workout.
The Emperor protects, and the rumor mill keeps grinding.
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