Here is the exact release date of Warhammer 40k 10th edition, thanks to some clues Games Workshop has let slip.
So, we have the dates for when 10th Edition 40k will be played for the first time, the schedule of events surrounding Warhammer World, the summer game store blockbuster release calendar, and a sneaky little date that might just be the perfect day to pre-order.
Here are the quick links to the latest for 10th Edition Warhammer 40k and the full articles below!
- Warhammer 40k New 10th Edition Release Guide: LATEST
- New 10th Edition Warhammer 40k Starter Set
- What Will Happen To Codex Books in 10th Edition
- All the Latest 10th Edition Rules & Codex Book Changes
- How to Build Army Lists in 10th Edition Warhammer 40k
- Full 10th Edition Warhammer 40k Core Rules Book
Games Workshop Reveals 10th Edition 40k Release Date
Games Workshop has revealed all the new releases hitting pre-orders this Saturday, June 10th, at 1 PM Eastern time here in the States!
This is the launch box for the new edition of Warhammer 40,000, the biggest Warhammer release in history. The pre-order window will be open for two weeks, and this set will be available strictly while stocks last – but don’t worry, we have made a mind-boggling quantity!
Ahead of what we expect to be quite a busy pre-order period, we are installing a queuing system with a limited quantity available per customer. You’ll be able to pre-order at the following times in your area:
The rumor is each account will be restricted to ordering two copies of the starter set from the Games Workshop webstore when pre-orders go live on Saturday, the 10th, for delivery on the 24th of June, 2023.
Additionally, if you want to see the price for Leviathan, check out our pricing breakdown below.
Plus, doesn’t pre-ordering 10th on the 10th just sound lovely?
10th Edition Warhammer 40k Leviathan Starter Box: Value & Pricing
One big thing to remember is that these models will all be East To Build (ETB) or Push Fit, which could affect the value. However, with the Indomitus box, some models came out later with multi-part kits, while others have remained ETB to this day (like the Necron Warriors or SM Outriders.)
Over the next few years, GW may also make separate sprues available for purchase, like the $160 Honored of the Chapter kit or the $125 Necron Royal Court pictured above.
We’ll also be using the $230 price for the box, as it lines up with their current pricing and the “leaked” price that GW put out by accident.
10th Edition 40k Leviathan Starter Box $250
The miniatures are divided into 25 elite, battle-hardened Space Marines – the Imperium’s ultimate defenders against innumerable horrors – and a seething swarm of 47 ravenous Tyranids that desire nothing more than to consume all the biomass in the galaxy.
So here are the overall contents for the Leviathon box. We’ll break it down by faction, starting with the Space Marines.
- Captain in Terminator Armour $40 (based on current character prices)
- Librarian in Terminator Armour $40 (based on current Primaris Librarian)
- Lieutenant with Combi-flamer $40 (based on current Captain in Phobos Armor)
- Apothecary Biologis $40 (based on current Primaris Apothecary)
- Sternguard Veterans $60 (based on Vanguard Veterans)
- Infernus Squad $60 (based on Intercessors)
- Spare Marines Terminators $65 (based on current Terminators, slightly bigger, could be more)
- Ballistus Dreadnought $75 (based on Redemptor, similar size)
Total Estimated Value: $420
There are a lot of new characters in this box, but if you split this with someone, this is actually crazy value!
Now let’s go into the Tyranid side of things…
- Screamer-Killer $60 (based on current Carnifex/Tervigon pricing)
- Neurotyrant $60 (based on the Tervigon)
- Neurogaunts $45 (based on existing Hormagaunts)
- Winged Tyranid Prime $45 (based on Broodlord)
- Von Ryan’s Leapers $60 (based on Tyranids Warriors)
- Termagants $80 (2 $40 boxes, slight increase from current prices)
- Barbgaunts $60 (about the same size as Beserks)
- Psychophage $60 (based on the Tervigon)
Total Estimated Value: $470
We’ll add in the price for the rulebook, but the other accessories are more of a “value add” than anything else.
Total Estimated Value of Both Halves: $890 +Rulebook ($60)?
Total Estimated Value Versus $250 MSRP: $720 (That’s $360 split between both factions, with $470 in estimated value over the retail price)
The Value is High, but Is The Leviathan Starter Set Worth it?
Realistically though, looking at prices on the secondary market, it seems that most character models are selling for $25-30, and the squads fetch the mid to upper thirties, which still totals nearly $550! So even on the low end of values, you get nearly double the box price.
One thing to keep in mind, this will all be ETB (not a bad thing, just something to think about), and it might be a while before we see all the releases separately.
Either way, this has a ton of value for both sides and with so many new models, we expect this to sell like hotcakes. If you split this with someone, this will basically be the best value we’ve seen in a box since Indomitus.
The First Major 10th Edition 40k Tournament
There is also one final hint, GW most likely would want the Tacoma Open to be the first 10th Edition tournament (considering this is their event). If you look at the cut-off above, they will allow rules dropped before July 7th for the tournament.
Seeing how the weekend after the 24th of June will also be Independence Day weekend observed (here in the States), most hobbyists won’t be in stores buying things.
So GW having the first 10th Edition Tournament and low foot traffic on July 4th Weekend are two big reasons they will have 10th Edition on the shelves by June 24th.
Check out the latest Warhammer 40k rumors for the rest of the 9th and even 10th Edition, new releases, and more!
Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should watch out for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still to be revealed!
- New Primaris Space Marines 40k Rules & Minis
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