A metric truck-load of Horus Heresy releases featuring new armored reinforcements and more is next week’s pre-orders for August 13th.
Games Workshop just let us in on all the new releases that will be going up for pre-order this coming Saturday at 1 PM Eastern time here in the states.
Sicaran Battle Tank
One of the signature tanks of the Legiones Astartes, the Sicaran Battle Tank is swift and deadly – and will be available in plastic for the first time. Along with its eye-catching autocannon array, it comes with four different sets of sponson weapons and a choice of nine pintle-mounted guns, giving you the right tool for any job.
Tanks with firepower are always exciting to get your hands on, especially when it’s a unique model like the Sicaran.
Spartan Assault Tank
Get your elite warriors into battle in style and safety with the rumbling Spartan Assault Tank. This massive transport can carry a whopping 26 troops right into the heart of battle, and comes with a variety of weapon and cosmetic options.
Speaking of tanks, the Spartan is the perfect option to transport your troops to the front lines.
Contemptor Dreadnought
The hulking Contemptor Dreadnought is an iconic unit for Space Marines in the Age of Darkness, and with good reason. This adaptable war machine can be armed to complement any playstyle – like to stand off and shoot? It can do that. Would you rather get up close and personal? No worries. Prefer a mix of both? The Contemptor has you covered.
The kit includes eight different guns and a pair of fists – and you’ll be able to pre-order the weapon frames separately, allowing you to double-up on the same weapon to assemble a specialist Dreadnought. One sprue contains an extra autocannon, bolt cannon, lascannon, and melta cannon, along with a spare fist and an extra pair of arms.
Contemptor Dreadnoughts have always been one of the most popular Horus Heresy models, thanks to their flexibility and the previous viability in 40k! Plus, you can get extra sprues via direct order to make your walkers the way you want!
Leviathan Siege Dreadnought
If the Contemptor is somehow not big enough for you, the Leviathan has got you covered. The close-combat variant is already available, and now its ranged brother is coming to bring devastation to the battlefields of the Age of Darkness.
The Leviathan Siege Dreadnought with Ranged Weapons comes with three different arm-mounted guns for you to choose from – and the ranged weapons frame is also available separately. Grab a sprue for your ranged Leviathan to double-up on guns, or combine it with the close combat frame to build the versatile Leviathan of your dreams.
Like the Contemptor, Leviathans also saw some play in 40k during previous editions, thanks to their significant firepower. Also, just like them, you can order the weapons upgrade sprue just like the Close Combat version to customize it however you want.
If you missed our recent unboxing and magnetization tutorial for the CCW version, be sure to hit play on the video below.
Cataphractii Terminator Squad
Cataphractii Terminators are the elite infantry of the Legiones Astartes. Widely used by all Legions, they’re effective in melee and at range, and their heavy armour shrugs off all but the most massive enemy weaponry. While these hefty warriors were first deployed in the Horus Heresy, they can also be used as Relic Terminators in games of Warhammer 40,000.
These “old-era” Terminators are great! With the more medieval-like design, they might even be popular alternate minis for Iron Fist/Black Templar players.
Tartaros Terminator Squad
More advanced than Cataphractii plate, Tartaros armour offers superior protection to power armour while sacrificing none of its mobility. Like their Cataphractii cousins, the Tartaros Terminators now come in boxes of 10, with a host of melee and ranged weapon options – and can also be fielded by Space Marines armies in the 41st Millennium.
Getting closer in design to 40k terminators these are a good option if you like the design more. Of course, the rules are different for each in Horus Heresy, so keep that in mind)
Legion Praetors
The two Praetors found in the Age of Darkness boxed set are available separately for the first time. One’s brandishing a sword, the other wields an axe, and both include a helmeted and bare head option. The miniatures feature no Legion-specific markings, so you can easily field them in any force.
Horus Heresy praetors are always an exciting release as they are perfect stand-ins for any player of the factions as a chapter master or Sergeant, even in 40k!
Iron Warriors Upgrades
This coming weekend sees pre-orders for two sets of upgrades for the Iron Warriors. You’ll be able to customise the sons of Perturabo with both helmets and shoulder pads with sculpted Legion icons. These resin upgrade kits are designed to work perfectly with the plastic Mark VI Tactical Squad.
Spice up your front lines with these simple replacement parts to make some models stand out just that little bit more.
Age of Darkness Armigers
Offer your Questoris Households army some mobile support in the form of a pair of Armiger-class Knights, which you can build as either autocannon-wielding Helverins or melee-specialist Warglaives. You’ll also find a new sheet of Age of Darkness-era transfers – heraldry has changed quite a bit in the 10,000 years between the Horus Heresy and the Era Indomitus.
These Armigers are the perfect embodiment of the earlier models. If you prefer, you can also certainly use them in 40k as well!
Liber Mechanicum: Forces of the Omnissiah Army Book
This is the first of the non-Astartes army books for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. Inside, you’ll find all the rules and profiles you need to field an army of mechanical monstrosities, from lowly cyborg thralls to mighty robots – as well as the towering engines of the Questoris Households and Titan Legions. If you’re collecting a Mechanicum army, or plan to start, you’ll need a copy of this essential tome. It will be available as both a hardback and eBook.
The final release for Horus Heresy this week are some rules! Rules are always welcome as they change up the game without having to invest in a ton of new and expensive models for your forces.
If you missed the latest few previews from GW, get all caught up with our coverage below:
Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should watch for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!
All the Newest GW Model & Rules Previews For 2022
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