Are they really only 80 days away? GW just previewed a new Chaos Marine and Abaddon looks to be in the background! Don’t miss this!
Followers of the ruinous powers rejoice for the return of Chaos may not be that far off!
Hot on the heels of their big video announcement thought the narrative of Haarken Wordclaimer about the potential return of Chaos this spring, we have a pic of what appears to be a new Chaos Lord and an ominous silhouette of Abaddon in the background!
Let’s look at the latest:
A big teaser that is sure to kick off tons of speculation about future releases of Chaos Space Marines appeared back on December 16th. Games Workshop put a 37-second second teaser recently proclaiming the return of Chaos:
We Have Returned!
The video ends in a countdown clock to a date 80 days from now. Well, technically 20 days have elapsed since then putting the countdown currently at about 60 days:
From the timing above it appears the video indicates March 5th 2019, but what exactly may happen that day is still very much a mystery. Regardless of what happens then, this video is sure to jump-start the hype train much like the oversized wrench video did on August 14th for Orktober.
Speaking of timing, that buggy video also came out about 80 days before the Speed Freeks box set hit store shelves as well.
At the New Years Open Games Workshop dropped one little image that seems to support the return of Chaos and possibly a Vigilus part two campaign book
Hobby Hero Garro showed what they preview on the floor at their event below:
And the official preview from GW:
While we can’t tell you anything about this guy yet, it’s safe to say he’s not a good guy – and the Imperium is in for some very dark days indeed…
From the picture itself, it appears that not only are there Primaris Space Marines depicted, but also the outstretched Talon of Horus in the top right seems to indicate the presence of Abaddon himself.
CSI Robbie B is on the case breaking down the teaser:
Space Marines of a Primaris Variety?
The unmistakable Talon of Horus wielded by Abaddon the Despoiler.
Is this enough evidence to support the advancing of the 40k story-line putting Abaddon on a crash course for Vigilus (and the Primaris Marines) after his actions at Cadia?
Perhaps we will also see a new miniature for the Despoiler that Warhammer hobbyists have been clamoring for since the 1990s. One thing is for sure, now we have more previews to look forward to for the potential arrival of Chaos and a new edition of Vigilus.
What do you think is coming? Let us know in comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
