Can it be true, will it come to pass? Followers of the Dark Gods rejoice for your hour may soon be at hand. Come see what all the rumors are saying now about a possible new Chaos supplement for 40k!
Grab your salt shakers, this is about to go down:
Today we got another anonymous message from someone claiming to have seen the new Chaos supplement. They indicated to us something about “veteran abilities” which was indeed a rumor that was going around last year about CSM.
The rest was hard to make out because the English was probably not their first language, and they seemed to not be a Chaos player either. However from what I gathered from the message this was basically a “band aid” to get Chaos up to par with the other books (remember the last Chaos codex was from October 2012) and give the people what they want so to speak.
So a few random out loud thoughts by me here in now way concrete or even bases in anything other than reading the runes of internet fate and my own gut.
Why NOT give us what we want right? Literally GW has listened to the community about everything we’ve wanted since spring. New FAQ’s check, points for AoS – check, new rules for Chaos…. MAYBE?
Dare I even say it… I will say it… veteran abilities could really mean Legion Rules, just like we saw in the 3.5 Chaos codex.
Sure if that was 2015 and we were hearing all these rumors I’d call shenanigans BUT the attitude and actions of GW up to this point have indicated a company that is for the first time in quite some time is interested in hearing what we want.
Oh and another shocker for everyone…. Chaos Space Marine right now with NO supplement may just be the next unbeatable list out there on the tournament scene because of the Cyclopean Cabal. More on that later as the Long War has a jaw dropping battle report that will be out for Veterans next week, and the YouTubes in August, that may just set the meta on fire.
Enough from me, let’s get back to the hobby:
What We’ve Heard Up To Now:
You heard it here first, Chaos was missing from Warhammer World on Sunday, and then we literally called this next rumor out of thin air. Now it looks like it may just come true according to multiple sources today.
Spikey Bits 7-17-2016:
If Chaos will rise again is everyone but Games Workshop’s guess at this point however, but it would be cool to see them make an appearance in the new format White Dwarf this September for sure.
First off an anonymous source sent us this email today:
“First monthly white dwarf has the new Khârn in it (leaning forward charging).
Also a campaign type book with new rules for Chaos Space Marines. It’s not a new Codex, but does have cool new rules.
Also included is the new Deathwatch Codex with Artemis Model and the new flyer for them. Looks like a mix between a tau and imperial flyer.”
Then another well know rumormonger chimed in as well
First issue of the monthly magazine covers the following releases:
- Chaos Space Marine Campaign book with new CSM rules.
- New Kharn the Betrayer.
- Codex Deathwatch.
- New Deathwatch Flyer Model
- New Deathwatch Brother Artemis Model.
The bottom two we’ve been hearing for months, but those top two will have all the Chaos boys coming to the yard right now for sure.
What we know right now about Chaos:
Guess what’s missing from the displays cases at Warhammer World…
This was sent in to Spikey Bits from the Forge World Open July 17th:
Missing from the cases are the original traitor legions of Death Guard, Iron Warriors, Thousand Sons, Emperor’s Children, and the Black Legion.
Why this is important:
Traditionally the Games Workshop studio removes models for photo shoots for upcoming publications and events. In the past we’ve seen a whole army “go missing” for a day or two only to appear in a new supplements or White Dwarf spread for a new release months later.
Recently we saw the Sisters of Battle get some snaps of their own. At this time however it’s unclear a this time whether these Chaos models are on display elsewhere at the Forge World Open, or are indeed getting their 15 minutes of studio fame.
Notice there are some “Chaos” Rumored releases set for this year still as well:
Here’s the new revised Roadmap list of new releases that are on the rumor radar now with items bolded that are confirmed:
- Warzone Fenris Pt.2
- Rubric Marines
- CSM Revamp
- Codex Genestealer Cults
- Codex Deathwatch
- Betrayal At Calth Single Box Sets (July)
- Horus Heresy Boxed Game II
- General’s Handbook
- Realm of Battle Board
- Gorechosen box set (Sept)
- Summer Campaign
- Sylvaneth
- Bonesplitters (July)
- Steelhead Duardi
- Tzeentch stuff
- Shadowkin
- There is still a grip of factions in the General’s hand book with no battletome as of yet.
Non-Main Label
- New LoTR Reboot with Iron Dwarves
- Blood Bowl (2017)
- Adeptus Titanicus
Will it happen? Who knows at this point, but this is more talk about Chaos than we’ve had in a long time, so I want to believe.
GW Release Roadmap: The Next 6 Months?
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
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