Here are the most shocking events of 2024 for tabletop miniatures and the Warhammer 40k hobby community, from game-changing updates to lore twists; catch up on all the news and surprises!
2024 has been a wild ride for Warhammer 40k fans, with twists, turns, and jaw-dropping revelations that shook the tabletop gaming scene. From game-changing announcements to lore-shattering events, this year has kept players and hobbyists talking with excitement, debates, and the occasional disbelief.
Whether you’re a dedicated hobbyist, player, lore reader, or Video Gaming savant, these moments have left a huge mark on the 40k community. Let’s unpack the biggest surprises, shocks, and unforgettable happenings that made 2024 one for the Warhammer history books!
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These are the hottest topics in 2024 for the Warhammer hobby and the tabletop miniatures wargaming space, all chosen by your clicks and views!
The Best 40k TV Since Astartes: Amazon Secret Level
Amazon Prime’s Warhammer Secret Level show episode brings 40K to life with Titus and the Ultramarines, and may just be the best animation since Astartes! Read More
P3 Paints Kickstarter Returns with Viberant New Colors and Lids
The P3 paint range is back with 110 paints, 28 brand-new shades, an improved formula, free STL minis, and pledge levels in a dope Kickstarter! Read More
New Christmas 2024 Battleforces Boxes Revealed for Warhammer 40k & AoS!
Unwrap the 2024 Warhammer Christmas Holiday Battleforces with five boxes for 40k (compared to six from 2023) and four for AoS! Read More
Warhammer 40k faces challenges with delayed releases and rising competition; is the slowdown turning hobbyists toward other games? Read More
New 2024-2025 10th Edition 40k Codex Release Dates Roadmap Guide
Here is the 2025 Warhammer 40k Codex roadmap with faction updates, release dates schedule, and gameplay shifts for 10th Edition! Read More
Strikers Win: Vallejo Paints Agrees To Demands After 26 Days
Vallejo paint workers walked out to demand fair wages, safer conditions, and anti-harassment protocols; here’s how this strike may affect the miniature painting community. Read More
Thirty Pallets of Warhammer Products Disappeared
Games Workshop supposedly threw away thirty pallets of new-in-box Warhammer products valued at over a million dollars due to overproduction. Read More.
Henry Cavill: It’s a “Go” First Warhammer TV 40k Show, Amazon Series Details
Latest details for movie star Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40k TV show for Games Workshop and Amazon Studio’s contract agreement & casting news! Read More
Games Workshop Hits Pause on New Minis, Here’s Why
Games Workshop slowed down this week with a scant four made-to-order miniatures that are over 20 years old; here is what they are really trying to sell you now. Read More
GW Confirms the Best & Worst 40k Armies in Warhammer Meta
According to the data from Games Workshop, these are the best (top winning lists) and worst Warhammer 40k armies in the meta right now! Read More
The Warhammer Miniatures Hobby Is Not Collectible
Warhammer 40k miniatures aren’t collectible like Pokémon or Magic cards; here’s how limited releases, re-releases, and demand affect their value and availability. Read More
GW Goes All-In On New Warhammer Roadmaps For Nova Open Previews
Games Workshop may have pumped the breaks on their Monday previews, but they are going all in on new roadmaps for their major Warhammer games at the Nova Open preview. Read More
LEGO Warhammer 40k: Make, Build, and Buy Your Favorites
Everything we know about how to make, build, and buy LEGO Warhammer 40k kits, from fan creations to custom sets and collaboration guides! Read More
40k Kroot Hunting Pack (Tau Army) Box Set Value is Wild Now
There is a ton of value inside the new Warhammer 40k Tau & Kroot Hunting Pack Army Box; here is the pricing, contents, release date, and savings breakdown! Read More
Games Workshop’s CFO Is Out The Door
Games Workshop’s CFO is leaving after 27 years with the group, following the departures of many artists, directors, and presenters. Read More
Freaking Out Over Female Custodes: The Good, the Bad, and the Hype
Games Workshop solidifies Female Custodes join Warhammer 40k lore, reshaping the Adeptus Custodes with inclusivity, and learn about their role, models, and future in the galaxy. Read More
GW May Have a Free Warhammer & 40k Gift For Everyone
Games Workshop had a free gift for us, as new Warhammer previews started on Christmas Day with new minis to reveal! Read More
GW Cancels Christmas Warhammer Advent Engine for 2024
Games Workshop (GW) has canceled its Warhammer Advent Calendar Rumor Engine for 2024, as new 40k previews will be nowhere to be found, but you can try to find Da Red Gobbo instead. Read More
Games Workshop Bans AI Art After Controversy
Games Workshop bans AI in the Golden Demon painting competition after a winner used it, while debate rages on about what makes art now. Read More
GW Softens Their 3D Printing Policy For Warhammer Tournaments
The 3D printing policy for official Games Workshop tournaments, like Warhammer 40k at the US Open, seems to have softened some. Read More
Forge World Died Quietly When Games Workshop Rebranded Them (RIP)
Forge World quietly died when GW replaced its 40k models as part of a website merger between Forgeworld.co.uk and the new Warhammer site. Read More
Games Workshop shocks shareholders with an unexpected 85p stock dividend as Warhammer sales cool; is it enough to calm investor unrest? Read More
Massive Imperator Class Titan Model Takes 40k to New Heights!
This Warhammer 40k-scale Imperator Class Titan is an incredible hobby project, and it took nearly five years to complete! Read More
Napolean Dynamite Actor Makes a Warhammer 40k Movie
Napoleon Dynamite’s Jon Heder uncovers Warhammer 40k’s grimdark art, creators, and lore in a quirky, cinematic movie quest for legendary artist John Blanche. Read More
Unplayable New Custodes Rules Ignite Internet
The internet is saying the new Adeptus Custodes rules are basically unplayable, just like every other time we’ve seen leaked rules early… Read More
Games Workshop CEO Said It Would Sell Out: RIP Skaventide
Games Workshop’s Skaventide is struggling, from economic woes to high prices, here’s what’s next for fans, future releases, and stores. Read More
GW Announces Ban On Ordering Warhammer In America
Get ready for a huge Warhammer product drought, as Games Workshop announced a ban on ordering to stores in North America amid continued issues. Read More
Thanks for staying up-to-date with the latest in wargaming hobby news and announcements for 2024. We’ve covered everything from new Warhammer releases to new Warhammer media projects and the Vallejo strike.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
Socials: @paschbass
About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
