Here’s your guide to all the unsolved or unrevealed Warhammer Rumor Engine previews from Games Workshop for 40k, AoS, and more.
Updated on August 5th, 2025, by Rob Baer with the latest teaser, new reveals, and leaks!
Few things generate as much excitement and speculation as the cryptic Warhammer 40k Rumor Engine teasers released by Games Workshop.
So, let’s put our speculation hats on and examine the latest Rumor Engine reveals from Games Workshop and explore the miniatures that still remain shrouded in mystery.
Believe it or not, there are more SOLVED Warhammer rumor engines than unsolved right now! Let’s check them out!
Recent Preview Reveals:
TONS of Warhammer rumor engine were recently solved with new models that snuck in via The Big Summer Preview.
Even though the following rumor engines have already been solved, there are still plenty of exciting possibilities in the following section for new Warhammer models that we anticipate seeing previews of in the near future.
December 16th, 2023: Revealed July 18th, 2025
The bit didn’t look like smoke, but seeing the full model, it fits!
December 19th, 2023: Revealed July 18th, 2025
Not quite nurgle, but close!
December 23rd, 2023: Revealed July 18th, 2025
An easy guess for a sweet model.
July 16th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
While hard to place, this holographic fortress of redemption looks sweet on this new mini!
August 20th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
No boom stick, instead a strange new hovering device for Votann.
August 27th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
The berserk sword turns out to be a spear! And boy, does it look good!
October 1st, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
We were spot on with the drill placement!
October 15th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
Not necrons, but a fancy new Votann weapon.
October 22nd, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
It’s one of the weapon options on this new vehicle kit!
October 29th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
On top of the left-most marine’s backpack!
November 12th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
The servitor goes with the Marine with the xenos blade on the bottom left.
November 26th, 2024: Revealed July 18th, 2025
We nailed the grave plates on this engine! It’s on the new white scare bike.
February 11th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
This is clearly the leg of this new AoS mini!
February 18th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
Pretty spot on with this one! It’s a head-soup-can on his back.
April 8th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
The sensor idea was close, as it appears to be a sensor for the new Votann mining equipment.
May 6th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
That’s a foot alright, and we guess the right faction!
May 13th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
Another day, another easy breezy space marines rumor engine placement.
May 27th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
This bit is on the inside of this shield.
June 3rd, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
This wasn’t AoS at all, but a wild new 40k mini!
June 10th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
This bit is in the new miniature’s base.
June 17th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
This weapon is way longer than the engine made it look!
June 24th, 2025: Revealed July 18th, 2025
The scabbard is on the side of this new White Scars character.
July 1st, 2025: Revealed July 7th, 2025
This was hard to place, but is right at home on the waist of some enforcers.
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Despite the recent reveals by Games Workshop, all of these Warhammer Rumor Engine teasers have yet to be identified. Regardless, the community is rife with speculation, with numerous theories circulating about the identities of these elusive miniatures.
Here are the remaining Rumor Engine teasers that have yet to be unveiled.
Unsolved From 2025:
August 5th, 2025: The Riddler Joins Warhammer
This rumor engine is clearly a vine or plant wound up in the shape of a question mark. It’s also important to note that it could be lying on a base or being held up like a staff! As for who or where it’s being used, we think Sylvaneth is the clearest and most likely!
Of course, a curveball into a character running a biology experiment or a Catachan mini is both possible.
July 29th, 2025: Warhammer Back Scratcher
This rumor engine is clearly a staff with what looks like a metallic hand on the bottom. As for who or where it’s being used, we think Undead, Inquisitors, and Eldar are all possible due to the fancy nature and that gem!
While it feels way more fantasy, a curveball into Warhammer 40k is still easy, as it’s just fur and a staff!
July 22nd, 2025: Hooked on a Rumor Engine
This rumor engine is clearly metal chainlinks along with an iconic hook and a single skull. As for who or where it’s being used, we think Ogres are by far the most likely due to the size of that hook!
While it feels way more fantasy, a curveball into Warhammer 40k is still on the table too!
July 15th, 2025: Skull & Chain
This rumor engine is clearly a flail-style weapon with two balls and one skull. As for who or where it’s being used, that’s a much harder question! We think Khorne, Death, and even Order factions like normal humans are all possible.
While it feels more fantasy, Warhammer 40k is still on the table too!
July 8th, 2025: Your Finest Potion
This rumor engine is clearly a backpack with loads of gear tied onto it, like potions! Unfortunately, pretty much any faction can get this sort of bit, but it’s most likely AoS or a specialist game.
May 20th, 2025: Put a Fork In It
This rumor engine fork-looking poker looks fairly Kruleboyz-like, but that’s a hunch, and it could really be nearly anything! That being said, a Death bone, an Order metal bit, or a Destruction poker are all fairly possible!
As for 40k, we don’t see the vision, but the bit certainly is simple enough, especially for something like Kroot.
January 28th, 2025: Throw The Book At Them
The newest image is clearly a humanoid holding a pretty vanilla book, and Inquisition is the perfect fit for something so hipster in 40k. Otherwise, a ton of possibilities are in The Old World and even humans in Age of Sigmar or specialist games!
Unsolved From 2024:
November 19th, 2024: A Primarch Preview
This 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…
November 5th, 2024: More New Chaos
This engine is super simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy placement. Two main possibilities came to mind: Chaos in 40k, like Night Lords and Death. Chaos in both AoS and 40k could easily have this bit, but we’ve also seen similar armor in Death for AoS as well!
September 24th, 2024: Spittin’ Hot Fire
Looking at this bit, it is very clearly a muzzle on a new flamethrower primed and ready to spit flames! As for which faction and game system it goes with, that’s much more open-ended, and pretty much anything goes. The faction most known for flamers is Sisters of Battle, so that’s a safe bet!
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!
March 19th 2024: Freshly Wetted Blade
Here’s the latest GW Warhammer Rumor Engine from Games Workshop. As usual, there are some interesting possibilities for what it could be!
Looking at this bit, we can see a well-crafted blade with some liquid on it, the two most likely being blood or poison. That means Vampires, Chaos, Aelves, and Skaven in AoS or The Old World are all likely here!
Unsolved From 2022:
September 13th, 2022: Sneaky Spider Slashers
This 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 that 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?
Games Workshop 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.
Games Workshop 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. With each new image, the anticipation grows, fueling speculation and discussion within the community.
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 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.
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.
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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!