A new 40k Kill Team leak reveals Chaos Raptors and Sisters Celestians are getting updated kits; here’s what might be on the way.
Updated on August 1st, 2025, by Rob Baer with the latest rumors and comparisons.
Well, well, well… it looks like Chaos Space Marines and Sisters of Battle are about to get some serious reinforcements. A recent leak from an upcoming Kill Team dossier shows that Raptors and Celestians are set to star in a brand-new box.
And if history’s anything to go by, this Kill Team release might have bigger implications for Warhammer 40k proper.
Let’s break down what we know and what it likely means for your future painting queue (and wallet). But before we do, these are rumors, so take them with all the salt you need!
What’s Rumored in the Box?
If the usual pattern holds, this 40k Kill Team box will come with:
- Two full squads (Raptors & Celestians)
- Some themed terrain
- A rulebook/dossier setting up a new campaign arc
Expect pricing to land in the $140–$170 USD range. The terrain’s always hit or miss in terms of value, but the kits themselves usually debut here first, so if you want early access, this is how you get it.
Chaos Raptors: Finally Getting the Upgrade They Deserve?
Let’s start with the spikiest kids on the block: the Chaos Raptors. These jump-pack lunatics have been flying around the galaxy with the same models since… well, let’s just say they were sculpted in a more innocent time.
The leaked image shows what appears to be a Night Lords-style logo, a Night Lords paint scheme (but we doubt this will have too much in terms of Night Lords iconography on the models), and Raptors with sleeker armor, more detail, and a jump pack that doesn’t look like it’s about to fall off mid-charge.
It’s about time. The old kit was functional, but hardly inspiring, especially when you put it next to modern Chaos models like the Possessed or Legionaries. Plus, this is the year of chaos, so the timing would make sense.
If the new Kill Team kit is anything like previous ones, we’re talking a 10-model box with lots of build options: chainswords, plasma pistols, power weapons, you know, everything you’d want to make them feel like actual shock troops again. There’s even some hope that Warp Talon parts will stay compatible, but that’s still up in the warp. Fingers crossed, GW doesn’t pull a “Deathwing Knights” and cut the dual-build option.
New Wargear Options?
Right now, Raptors in Warhammer 40k are cheap skirmishers, good for grabbing objectives and bullying backline units with special weapons. But let’s be honest: they’re not winning any awards for damage output.
With a new kit and probably an updated datasheet, we could see these guys move up in value. More wargear, more melee options, and maybe a reason to run them as a 10-man wrecking ball instead of just five guys doing cheap action grabs.
If you’re playing Night Lords, Word Bearers, or even Creations of Bile, this is very, very good news.
Celestians Return as Infiltrators?
On the other side of the battlefield, we’ve got something a little more divine: Celestians for the Adepta Sororitas. This leak suggests they’re coming back with a new identity, possibly as “Celestian Infiltrators,” based on translated dossier names (the leak was not in English).
That already hints at something different. These aren’t your standard bodyguard-style Celestians currently. They might be trading heavy melee weapons and devotion for forward deployment and skirmishing tactics.
One preview model appears to have a power sword and shield combo, but the shield’s shape is different from the Sacrosanct’s, which means we might get a simple upgrade sprue.
In short: this isn’t just Sacrosancts 2.0. It’s a new unit with new gear and (hopefully) a role that makes them stand out in the already well-stocked Sisters line-up.
Sisters of Battle and Kill Team, Always A Good Pairing
This will mark the third full Kill Team release for the Sisters, joining the Novitiates and Sanctifiers (if this is true). And just like with those, this new box could mean an entirely new datasheet in 40k. Expect a unit that blends battlefield flexibility with some flavor-rich mechanics. Maybe some scouting rules. Maybe something that ties into their Acts of Faith or sacred rites.
In any case, they’re not just bringing incense and scripture. These girls look like they’re ready to fight dirty.
Final Thoughts From Us
Kill Team continues to serve as Games Workshop’s unofficial testing ground for new unit ideas. These Raptors and Celestians look like more than just side projects; they might get two new datasheets for 40k to go along with the shiny minis.
That means new builds, new playstyles, and, yes, more models to paint.
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