Couple of rumors this week about a possible upcoming Space Marine codex were circulating around getting people all worked up into a power armor frenzy!
Well it looks now like there are some conflicting reports now on the matter, so take a look below and weigh in on the issue.
From Faeit
Space Marine Codex is Next after Tau
Space Marines are set to be released in June according to this new rumor set. Not only that, but the mystery box coming this fall is explored and talked about. Lets just right into it this morning, since I woke up a little a late today.
My first thought on this is that this mornings rumor bit goes against the Hastings release order, at least slightly, by pushing Space Marines up before a fall/ later summer release. Of course if Eldar are really slated for later this summer, as fast as codices have been released, then something was missing. Either Eldar had to move forward in time, or a release break has to occur.
Space Marines would fill that slot nicely. Not only in time, but because we have not seen the base Standard Space Marine codex yet for 6th edition.
I want to say that while this source is anonymous, and new to this site, he has some good source credentials. I am sorry that I will not go into this any further, as he must remain anonymous.
This would be a nice surprise release, and of course, if the release was to happen in June, the first Saturday of June is June 1st. That is really close. In fact its super close with the fact that we would start seeing White Dwarf pics and rumors in mid May. Not that far away since March is basically done, and we are sitting at the beginning of April.
Please remember that this is a rumor, salt is always required.
via an anonymous source
I have it on good Authority that Codex Space Marines will be the June release this year. Eldar will follow them. There is also a “Mystery Box” slated for September/October (ala Space hulk). GW have 2 which they have waiting in the wings, Blood Bowl and Warhammer Quest but no idea which it will be at this time.
Warhammer wise, I was told what was coming out and in which order, but to be honest I forget as I dont play the game. But I do know that Lizardmen and High Elves are this year.
Or Not????
Space Marine Release…. Rumor Check
One of our long time sources that likes to make sure we don’t stray too far off course has checked in on yesterday’s rumor that Space Marines are next for June. Well it was simple, short and sweet what he said, so no going into any long details.
“Space Marines are not after Tau”.
Personally I am not going to disagree with these sources. Do I want Eldar sooner rather than later? yes, but none of these rumor sources is changing the time frame of Eldar. Its only Space Marines that are on the stage here.
Hastings word is still cannon, our rumor check has an extremely good record. The source of the Space Marine rumor seems to have the credentials, and is a new contact. Will we see Space Marines next? I am here to report what I receive and can dig up, so I will let you decide.
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