Here’s your guide to all the unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engine previews from Games Workshop for 40k, AoS, and more.
They’re back! After a small one-month hiatus, GW started publishing the Rumor Engine again in May 2026. And honestly, few things generate as much excitement and speculation as the cryptic Warhammer 40k Rumor Engine teasers released by Games Workshop.
We break down the latest Rumor Engine reveals from Games Workshop and examine all the other ones that still remain shrouded in mystery.
Recent Rumor Engine Preview Reveals:
Updated on May 6, 2026, by Rob Baer with the latest teaser, new reveals, and leaks!
These Warhammer rumor engines were recently solved with new model previews, leaks, and rumors from the community.
December 9th, 2025: Revealed March 26th, 2026
We were right on the money with the “old-world tech” call!
February 24th, 2026: Revealed March 26th, 2026
This new tower was a hard-to-guess engine, but it makes for one of the craziest miniatures we have seen in a while!
March 3rd, 2026: Revealed March 26th, 2026
The carriage call was good, but not perfect, as it’s a different type of unit for the same faction!
March 10th, 2026: Revealed March 26th, 2026
We were right to guess it matched the lantern, because it’s the same faction! But not the same miniature…
March 17th, 2026: Revealed March 26th, 2026
It is, in fact, terrain, just on the base of an iconic new Tyrannid!
March 24th, 2026: Revealed March 26th, 2026
An easy placement on a sweet new miniature!
All the Unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engines So Far
GW’s Top Unsolved Warhammer 40k Rumor Engine Previews Now!
Despite the recent reveals by Games Workshop, all of these Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers have yet to be identified. Here are the remaining Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers that haven’t been unveiled… yet.
May 5th, 2026: A Helping Hand
This new Warhammer rumor engine is a hand holding a crudely forged weapon or tool, and it most likely fits in Age of Sigmar or the Old World.
Naturally, low tech can exist in 40k too, so it’s possible to be there or a specialist game like Necromunda even, but our bet is on humans or dwarves in the fantasy settings.
April 28th, 2026: Engine Returns With Teef!
This new Warhammer rumor engine is a monster or beast with large teeth, and it looks strikingly similar to the Beast Snagga squigs!!
Well, at the end of the day, it is just a jawline; it could really be anything!
February 17th, 2026: This Rumor Engine Rocks
This rumor engine is clearly a rock with a fossil being held by some creature! The nails, likely missing finger, and size all point to a more monstrous humanoid. The cloth also points to Kruleboyz being the most likely, meaning this guy is probably about to hurl that rock at some poor soul!
Naturally, another creature is possible, but Old World and Age of Sigmar are the clear candidates for this engine.
Warhammer Rumor Engines: Unsolved From 2024
November 19th, 2024 Rumor Engine: A Primarch Preview
This Rumor Engine can only really be a spear or a staff at an odd orientation, but the sharp edge definitely makes us lean heavily towards spears, and while Eldar and Aelves are possible, the clearest choice seems to be Necrons! But it is giving off some Alpha Legion vibes as well.
Is this the “Pale Spear” to a new Alpharius that would be the third new model in the revamped Forge World character series that they said would represent the primarchs at the height of the heresy? There are some similarities between the rumor engine weapon and the existing model’s above.
Rumor is that Alpharius’s Pale Spear dates back to before the first Aeldari appeared, and the Necrons have a similar weapon called the Hyperphase Blade.
Speaking of Necrons, they have a few older models that could go for a pick-me-up or even a brand-new guard or royalty-style model! However, the bit looks bone-like, which would be interesting for a new Necron…
September 10th, 2024: Hot Fire New Weapon
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a bladed weapon with ridges that seem to imitate fire! Two options that immediately came to mind are Orks and Necromunda, where gangs make do with what they can!
Unsolved From 2022: Warhammer Rumor Engine
September 13th, 2022: Sneaky Spider Slashers
The oldest current Warhammer Rumor Engine is clearly a spider’s head! That means a clear likely release for either one of two AoS factions. Gloomspite Gits and their spider riders, or Chaos and their Spider Cult, which was spotlighted in Warcry as a Warband. That said, we really hope it’s Gitz, as they need the help and probably even a rework soon!
In the 4th edition AoS book, we can spot this art which almost certainly is the rumor engine bit! Perhaps a new character/monster is coming soon?
What Are Games Workshop’s Warhammer Rumor Engines?
For years, hobbyists have meticulously analyzed each image to uncover the secrets hidden within the unsolved Rumor Engine teasers, especially for Warhammer 40k and AoS. From scrutinizing the design of weapons to deciphering hidden insignias, no stone is left unturned in their quest for answers.
Games Workshop’s use of unsolved Rumor Engine teasers is a strategic move that seems designed to engage and excite its Warhammer 40k and AoS fan base. By releasing cryptic images that hint at future products, they generate buzz and speculation within the community, keeping hobbyists eagerly anticipating each new reveal.
This approach not only builds excitement for upcoming releases but also fosters a sense of community among hobbyists, who come together to discuss and dissect each teaser.
Warhammer Rumor Engine FAQs & What’s Next?
As the excitement surrounding the latest Games Workshop Warhammer Rumor Engine reveals continues to build, miniature hobbyists eagerly await the resolution of the remaining 40k and AoS teasers.
When can we expect Games Workshop to reveal the remaining teasers?
Games Workshop typically releases new Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers each Tuesday. New releases are regularly revealed in their (roughly) monthly preview streams on Twitch, so it’s difficult to predict exactly when the remaining teasers will be unveiled. However, hobbyists can expect new reveals to generate excitement and speculation within the community whenever they occur.
How accurate are community theories about the identity of the unidentified miniatures?
Community theories vary widely in accuracy, ranging from well-reasoned predictions based on evidence to wild speculation fueled by imagination. While some theories may prove correct, others may miss the mark entirely.
Only time will tell which theories are accurate once Games Workshop officially reveals the remaining unsolved rumor engine teasers.
Are Unsolved Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers always indicative of upcoming releases, or are they sometimes red herrings?
While the Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers often hint at upcoming releases, it’s worth noting that Games Workshop occasionally uses them as red herrings to mislead or surprise the 40k community.
Not every teaser may result in a corresponding product release; sometimes, multiple Rumor Engine teasers all belong to one 40k model, adding an element of unpredictability to the speculation surrounding each image.
Final Thoughts on GW’s Warhammer Rumor Engines
Whether dissecting clues, sharing theories, or simply reveling in the excitement of the unknown, hobbyists worldwide eagerly await the next weekly reveal from Games Workshop.
All the Latest Warhammer Model Previews
What do you think we will see next new Games Workshop models-wise from these unsolved Rumor Engines & teasers for Warhammer 40k, AoS, and more?
The “beserk sword” is the weapon from the new Votann Buri Aegnirssen.
Nice, good catch. Thank you!