Warhammer 40k is getting a new Lead Writer/Loremaster, which could impact the game’s background moving forward.
This isn’t talked about too much, but the lore and the impact it could have on any game is actually giant!
New 40k Lead Writer Inbound for GW
After nearly 4 years, today is my last day with the Warhammer TV crew before I return to the Warhammer Studio as 40K Lead Writer – absolute dream job. Thanks to everyone who’s watched or appeared on any of the shows and podcasts I’ve worked on, it has been a blast!
— Wade Pryce (@wadepryce) July 28, 2022
While podcasts and shows are great, having someone like Wade heading up the writing role is really cool for the studio. As we said, this could have a far bigger impact on the game than most changes we see; however, with that in mind, it could be a year or two before we see any impact.
As things are written, they go into a very long production cycle (around 18 months or so, as far as we can tell). People have been complaining about the narrative as of late, and with his deep knowledge and true love of the lore, this could really start bringing about some changes people have been wanting to see.
This also comes at an interesting time as he loves Khorne, so maybe he got to work on the World Eaters book (but might have already been written before he got the gig)?
Two other big things to note, it looks like Robin Cruddace is still in charge of the rules, so there are no changes there. Then for AoS, Phil Kelly still looks to be the main lore person, so this will really only change the narrative and lore of 40k.
This is good news, as Wade has a very deep knowledge of the game, and as the lead writer for the studio, his impact could be felt all through new books and games. He was recently part of the Warhammer TW crew, but this seems better for the game in many ways.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
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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!
