Check out what new Warhammer releases may be on the way and in roughly what order, in our latest GW release roadmap.
The new release roadmap is back and more loaded than ever. Don’t miss the latest GW new releases and rumored releases for 2021 that are already filling up fast with new model previews, and rumors as well.
What’s Next From GW? 2021 New Release Roadmap
Warhammer Community has been busy previewing batch after batch of what’s on the way along in their engaging online previews, speaking of which there is a new one this Saturday, Jan. 23rd.
2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least, and with previews still going strong for all avenues of Games Workshop, there are still plenty of new releases waiting to hit the shelves in 2021 from GW. With that said, we’ll be going over what’s left to get released heading into 2021.
So let’s start off with a big rumor, that starting showing up last fall.
RUMORS: Age of Sigmar New Edition in 2021!
We may be about due for another edition of Age of Sigmar in 2021, as we’re seeing the signs of a build-up to an edition change…
So what does it all mean? Well, it seems like we have a pretty solid repeating pattern from Games Workshop that is a semi-predictable release schedule (revenue stream) for both their major games. Read the whole article from last fall right here.
New Sigvald & Chaos Slaves To Darkness Revealed for AoS!
GW also showed off some new Chaos goodies coming to AoS in the form of Slaanesh Mortals and Direchasm including Sigvald the Magnificent!
The new model is bigger and better looking than ever, which is a bold claim since Sigvald was already extremely beautiful, but come on, just look at that flowing mane. Glorious.
Those horns also hint at him possibly beginning his transition to Daemon Prince-hood. At first glance you see a knight in shining armor, then you see the horns, then the corpses, then the Slaanesh symbol… What a great design.
Along with a brand new model, he also will be landing with some forces to command…
Up in the front, we have the Symbaresh Twinsouls. A group of mortals serving Slaanesh who have made pacts with lesser demons, hence the nice mutations you see in their faces.
Here’s his big reveal from the New Years Day Preview:
Glutos Orscollion, Lord of Gluttony For AoS
GW revealed just revealed Glutos Orscollion, Lord of Gluttony for the Hedonites of Slaanesh model that was hidden in plain sight!
Guided by the daemon Loth’shar, Glutos Orscollion seeks to sample the most exotic tastes in all the Mortal Realms – irrespective of how unseemly the source.
There it is! Well, we definitely were right about this model. It is clearly a Slaanesh chariot. It does however look much shorter than in the artwork and even in the blurry video shot.
All things considered, it is definitely extravagant.
Looking at the side view, we can clearly see the statue from day 4 of the advent rumor engines. It’s hard to nail down an exact size without seeing any models next to it. It looks most likely to be on a chariot base, or perhaps if it is very large a 40k knight base.
The Lord of Gluttony is a gifted sorcerer, whose loathsome magics can unmake any who would seek to deny him his bounty of flesh to devour. Riding atop an opulent palanquin borne aloft by a pack of grotesque mutants, Glutos is surrounded by a devoted court of servants who cater to his every decadent whim.
When peaking at the characters that surround the model, we can see multiple distinct ones. The first is a heavily armored character who appears to be very similar to the Painbringers. The second model looks like nothing more than the person in charge of directing the chariot. the final character looks to be very ritualistic. Almost having a cauldron of blood vibe, she may hint at more Slaanesh troops on the way.
New Hedonites of Slaanesh Battletome Revealed For AoS
From the grim darkness of the far future, our festive sleigh ride takes us to the Mortal Realms. In our last Warhammer Preview Online, we showed off some of the incredible new Hedonites of Slaanesh models that are on the way, including the legendary Sigvald the Magnificent.
Not to mention the hidden models we just went over as well!
Riding their Exalted Steeds of Slaanesh into the heart of battle, they sever heads and limbs with their deadly glaives.
These brand new mounted units are the Slickblade Seekers and are a complete unit of cavalry for the new army.
If you prefer to bring pain from a distance, the Blissbarb Seekers will be right up your street. With the speed of their mounts, they can unleash a volley of arrows from the perfect position on the battlefield.
While they don’t explicitly say it, these look to be the same kit with different unit options to build. Since the Twinsouls and Painbringers are already confirmed to be that way, this wouldn’t be a surprise.
The Slaangor Fiendbloods value slaughter at any cost, fighting with a frenzied disregard for their own safety.
As we talked about above, we saw a small image of these in the video and on a Warhammer Community Warcry post, but now we get the full Image! Although they don’t have the sword that the Direchasm Slaangor has, so he might have the upper hand in that department. Changes are both the Warcry and Underworlds models will all have rules in this battle tome though, as we have seen in the past!
Finally, we have the Blissbarb Archers on foot. They’re accompanied by a Blissbrew Homonculus, who cooks up especially toxic concoctions for the archers to dip their arrows in before firing them.
These are interesting. We don’t know if the Homonculus is included in the unit or a separate character. Either way, it is nice to see some potential depth and strategy involved in playing the army.
There’s still plenty more to come from the new battletome. If you think we’re teasing you by mentioning that but not showing you more just yet, well, that’s exactly what Slaanesh would want.
We’re not sure if that means more models, or if that just means there are a ton of rules previews on the way to show how potentially how Slaanesh Mortals work with Slaanesh Daemons- or the opposite and don’t work with them at all…
7 New Model Releases Teased For Warhammer 40k & More
It’s not all Space Marines! Don’t miss 7 new model releases that were just teased for Warhammer 40k and more from the GW New Years Day Preview!
Within the video above, there are over 7, possibly 8, new models. We don’t get a full look at any of the models, however, we do get glimpses! Let’s look at each of them.
The first set of images are of what appears to be a knight, but with the supporting images, it’s probably a Titanicus model with at least one large plasma weapon in its right hand.
The top deck with shoulder cannon armor plates also adds the idea it may be a Nemesis class titan, but just what if its actually a dreaded Imperator… that would be something!
The next shot of the titan is of one of the weapons, two giant barrels on plasma. It’s hard to make out if this is a different weapon than that of the first shot, but it may just be dual plasma weapons for both arms.
The next model you may recognize from a teaser earlier in 2020. It’s interesting that they chose to use it again, and even the exact same shots.
Of course, the model is very clearly an Adeptus Mechanicus model, however, there aren’t any details that offer a scale or other ideas.
The next model looks like a Lumineth character standing on top of a cloud.
A different angle shows off the stance and the mace the character is holding. The cloud also has a unique parallel to the flying nimbus seen in Dragonball, Chinese Mythology, and more. Is the cloud moving like a mount, or is it still serving as a platform?
Lumineth was lucky enough to get 2 models shown off. The second model looks like a new cavalry model. The animal seems especially furry, maybe something similar to a llama, or maybe a Chocobo!
The other side doesn’t add anything, but is in a better light, so it’s easier to see some of the details.
The shot is a new character that originally was shown in the Rumor Engine Advent Callendar on day 16. Now with the body added, we see large wooden spikes, heavily illuding that this character is a form of vampire or beast hunter. It is very likely going to be a new AoS model.
As the model turns, we can see a huge haft of a polearm or sheath for a large weapon.
This shield is very detailed, however, it’s hard to really get anything about the model other than it is wearing a red cloak.
The next shot is of a tattered cloak, which coincidently is also red. However, it’s hard to tell if the shield was a part of this model or a different one entirely.
Finishing up the model we see it is a new Orc model for what is assumed to be AoS. There is a clear long white beard, which you may know is very odd/unique for Orcs. This is most likely a new named character coming to Orcs/Orruks in AoS, potentially with a much-needed update.
Kangaroos & Vampires: New AOS Models Leaked
Two new models have been spotted for Age of Sigmar and from the looks of it, we have Vampires and Kangaroos coming our way.
It stands to reason that if you have a Vampire Slayer (from above), you would need some Vampires to slay…
The first of two new leaks is what looks to be Vampire Lord. This is special because it is potentially hinting at the next AoS Battletome after Hedonites of Slaanesh. Since fantasy blew up and became AoS, Vampire Counts merged in with other Death Factions. However, this might suggest that the Vampire Counts might still get their own faction rebooted as this new Soulblight Gravelords.
Now, the second picture is of an archer riding a kangaroo, this is obviously a Lumineth Realmlords model. The real question becomes if it’s a character or unit. Judging but the second tail and foot to the left, it appears to be a box. Perhaps a more elite cavalry with 3 in a box? Also, is this the same model that was teased in the video a few weeks ago? It doesn’t quite match up…
This clearly isn’t the exact same model per se, but perhaps it is the same kit. GW has been really liking dual-purpose kits lately, and this “Chocobo” (also from above) might be the same size and shape as the kangaroo. Them sharing a box isn’t completely out of the question, but we will have to just wait and see.
Amazing New Plastic Treebeard Miniature Revealed For LoTR
In the midst of their latest Warhammer preview, GW also revealed a new Treebeard miniature for Lord of the Rings complete with Merry and Pippin!
Part of the Magic of the LoTR tabletop games is recreating some of the scenes from the movies. Now, that includes Merry and Pippin riding Treebeard! They can also be taken off and act as models independently which makes for interesting tabletop opportunities. You can even mount and dismount mid-game!
This is the first Ent to be made in non-metal, so expect a truer-to-scale experience that was just too hard to do with metal back in the day.
Treebeard even comes with new models of Merry and Pippin, and you can have them seated on top of the Ent or separate. Eagle-eyed viewers might notice that the Hobbits are bigger than their previous models – that’s because they’ve been drinking Ent-draught!
GW 2021 Necromunda New Releases Roadmap
The 2021 Necromunda New Release Roadmap has been revealed- here’s what you can expect for the Underhive in the coming year.
Here’s the order of the books we’ve seen up until now. Each one has also been accompanied by some amazing minis! Let’s see what’s coming next year.
Some of the reinforcements we’ve seen previewed, and maybe a couple we haven’t, are coming first. Once the second quarter of the year hits we then start seeing the new Gangs come into play. Starting with the faithful of House Cawdor! If Fanatics are your thing, then this is the gang for you. After that, we then get the shadow masters of House Delaque. Let’s hear what they have to say about it:
The Cawdor and Delaque clans get the “House of…” treatment and we’ll be seeing some of the Necromunda characters that already have awesome artwork make their debuts as models. So we might be seeing this Master Nautican in the underhive before long – that will be especially helpful for anyone who wants to get a nice cool glass of water in the underhive.
Aeronautica Imperialis: New Tau Drone Incoming
Warhammer community put out a brief teaser for an upcoming Tau Drone for Aeronautica. Check out the details below.
These are pretty niche, but nonetheless, if you play Tau in Aeronautica, this might be exciting! At the very least you are getting a new specialized model with rules very soon.
New 40k Warzone Charadon: Book of Rust Expansion
A new 40k expansion is here as Warzone Charadon from the Book of Rust is focused on a Death Guard assault on an Imperium Forge World.
A new narrative expansion similar to Vigils is on the way. Act 1 also suggests this will be a multiple book-long narrative and development. The book focuses on a Typhus lead Death Guard campaign to take down an Imperium Forge World. However, it’s not just Mechanicus and Death Guard…
There’s more than just the background of an epic war zone in here, the book also includes new rules for:
- Death Guard
- Adeptus Mechanicus
- Imperial and Chaos Knights
- Drukhari
The warriors of Commorragh are keen to take advantage of the chaos and confusion caused by Typhus’ invasion. Alongside these codex supplements are rules for playing through the Charadon campaign yourself. Can you claim Metalica for the Death Guard or will you try to stop Typhus?
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Crusade: Plague Purge
The Plague Purge Mission Pack allows everyone to join the fun in the Charadon war zone with a host of specific Crusade rules. Send your army campaigning through a land of rust and decay, and pick up some new relics and abilities along the way. In the same way as Beyond the Veil, this pack gives you a whole new region of space to set your campaigns in.
This Crusade pack is paired with the Book of Rust, so expect to see an emphasis on the same factions: Death Guard, Mechanicus, Knights, and Drukhari.
GW Announces Dark Angels & Drukhari 9th Edition 40k Codexes!
GW announced two brand new 9th edition 40k Codexes for 2021 for Drukhari and Dark Angels that are coming in February/March 2021! Just to note, they are being pushed back due to DG being delayed.
Side-by-side with a nice nostalgia trip, we got a brand new Codex Dark Angels announcement!
This codex supplement is packed with indispensable background on the most secretive of all of the Space Marine Chapters. You’ll also be able to:
- Launch faster and more deadly Ravenwing assaults
- Initiate units (including Dreadnoughts!) into the Deathwing
- Hunt the Fallen with a range of new Stratagems and Relics
With Deathwing Vanguard Detachments and Ravenwing Outrider Detachments both getting the Objective Secured ability on some of their key units, you’ll be able to field some incredibly powerful and tactically flexible, mixed Dark Angels armies.
Along with the codex, we got a quick peek at one of the new crusade rules! As lore would have it, Interrogator-Chaplains, don’t get to Interrogate Fallen that often, but if you managed to catch one in crusade you can use this requisition! Essentially you learn some of their secrets and your Chaplain gets just that little bit stronger.
Drukhari 9th Edition 40k Codex
Next to the Dark Angels, we got a Drukhari Codex Announced.
The first xenos codex of 2021 makes the Drukhari faster and deadlier than ever before. You’ll see:
- More attacks
- Higher damage
- Lethal combat output across the board
The stabbiest of the Aeldari are about to get stabbier. Their new rules allow you to take the realspace raiding force you’ve dreamed of without being penalised in Command point cost. Want to run a pure Wych cult? You can do that. Have an urge to mix up Kabals with Haemonculi Covens? Do it! The book also introduces new Crusade rules that allow you to expand your influence and become a feared crime lord of Commorragh.
Incubi will easily slice through anything that gets in their way. Now that their klaives are Damage 2, even Space Marines will be no match for them in combat.
Unlike Dark Angels, Drukhari got a model statline teased with the Codex. With an INSANE 2+ WS on a non-character non-Custodes, these might be one of the best melee combatants in the new book. The 2 damage also makes them an absolute menace to Primaris Space Marines.
New Uriel Ventris Space Marines Model Coming 2021
The Black Library Preview event may have been 90% new books, but a brand new Uriel Ventris Primaris space marines model coming in 2021.
The miniature depicts Ventris in all his Primaris glory, clad in Mark X armour and bearing all the accouterments of his office, including the white rose of Pavonis that he earned all the way back in Nightbringer.
Ventris is a character who has a lot more presence and back story than even some of the arguably more important characters. He has had books on him for nearly 20 years! There are even callbacks and evidence on his model. That rose on his shoulder? He earned that in the 2002 novel Nightbringer. Easily a fan-favorite character, this model will be a slam dunk.
In usual fashion, there’s tons of great detail on the model to make it a great painting challenge when the time comes.
5 New Warhammer 40k Models Teased Teased
After that, there is a very clearly Ad Mech model holding a small scepter.
The model also has an almost “Captain Morgan” style pose, making it seem more likely to be a character.
The last of the teases is an Ork model. Perhaps an updated Boy, Tank Busta, or Kommando?
Whatever it is, they appear to have a lizard or dinosaur style skin on their head.
Last up is an actually confirmed model! After taking a look at this sword we get a full look at the model.
This is a Palatine – a battlefield commander who works under a Canoness to coordinate Adepta Sororitas forces and smite any heretics who get in her way.
Piety & Pain Box Set
Both of the characters are coming in the new Piety and Pain Boxset. There isn’t a release date or time frame, however, it’s confirmed and we know it is definitely coming at some point in 2021.
We also get a peek at the contents of the box. There looks to be a combat patrol’s worth of models for each side even including transports for each army.
Looks like our predictions were right! We will be getting a new Lilith model within the boxset leading the Drukhari forces.
The undisputed queen of the Wyches is reimagined in plastic for the first time, deadlier and more dynamic than ever.
This model is extremely dynamic compared to the old model. instead of standing on her base, she leaping off of it ready to strike!
While we already saw the full Palatine model earlier, GW does confirm her placement in the new boxset facing off against Lilith. This poor unnamed character might not stand much of a chance lore-wise, but anything is possible with faith!
Hidden In Plain Sight: New Necron Models Incoming
As it turns out a closer look at the promotion pic for the new GW army builder app from Warhammer community revealed six new Necron model new releases for 2021- hidden in plain sight! Front and center was Kamoteph the Crooked, more on him below!
New Flayed Ones:
If you look below him you’ll see the new flayed one kits that we are still waiting on as well. Those are supposedly coming out via Kill Team, so perhaps this unknown Cryptek will release inside that box as well?
Here’s a somewhat close look at the five new Flayed Ones’ models as well.
For reference, the models below are the Finecast Flayed Ones currently for sale on Games Workshop’s site:
I think photo quality aside, we can all agree the new models look a lot better lol.
Captain with Master-Crafted Heavy Bolt Rifle
More new Space Marines new releases are still on the way too from GW in 2021, here’s what we still haven’t seen yet as well:
This captain will surely shoot like a beast and he is also wearing Gravis Armor, so he’ll be hard to take down. His Captain status is sure to bring a great aura or two as well.
Wait a minute… a heavy bolt rifle? Yes, indeed! Heavy bolt rifles also happen to be the standard armament of… wait for it… Heavy Intercessors!
Heavy Intercessors
And they’re called that for a reason – like their Captain, these bad-boys aren’t just heavily armed, they’re heavily armoured too, thanks to their Gravis armour. A Toughness 5 Troops unit with 3 Wounds apiece, anyone?
The datasheet doesn’t lie, these heavy troops pack a serious punch. Gravis is now coming as a troop choice is nice too. Now your elite Primaris force has an even more elite troop option that can bring heavy support if need be.
Eradicators
The kit includes loads more options, such as the ability to swap out their melta rifles for an even harder-hitting heavy version. You’ll even be able to give one Eradicator in the set a multi-melta, complete with its devastating new profile.
This re-release from Indomitus is now also multi-part, so you should get a little more freedom with it than any Indomitus versions you may have. Of course the new Multi-Melta upgrade option for at least one model in the squad.
Bladeguard Veterans
As of the new codex, Bladeguard Veterans will also be officially picking up the Deathwing/Wolf Guard keywords too, so they’ll seamlessly fit in as members of the fighting elite within the structure of the Dark Angels and Space Wolves Chapters.
These new Bladeguard Veterans will also be coming in a new multipart kit so you’ll have more poses and kits to choose from. Hurrah for freedom of choice!
Space Marines Storm Speeder
The rumors were true, Primaris Space Marines are getting a new speeder- check out all the variants and rules for the Storm Speeder!
There’s no questioning it, that pixelated image we saw back in 2019 is right here! There will be three loadout variants, so let’s check them out.
As the option containing the minigun style turret, it’s fair to assume this is going to be the anti-troop option with more shots at lower damage and rend than the others.
The Thunderstrike ditches the minigun for a heavier gun and a new top turret. Perhaps offering a slightly heavier, anti-armor option, without going all in.
And the last of the Strom speeders is the Hammerstrike.
Anniversary Minis:
Kamoteph the Crooked is the new mini coming for the Necrons and 40k. He’s considered ancient even by Necron standards, he may not be fast but he sure is cunning! They also say that these will be basically unlimited stock. Even if they don’t have any in the store, as long as you order it in the first week, they’ll get you a mini, let’s hope that holds true.
Both of these models will only be sold through Warhammer stores on their appointed anniversaries, but don’t worry about stock running out – if your store runs out, you can order the miniatures at the till and we’ll ship them right to the store for you to pick up.
Some hobbyists may see opening time disruptions due to the global situation, so your store’s celebration might be on a different day than it normally would. But don’t worry – everyone will still have their chance to get these celebratory models.
For AoS we’ll be getting a new Stormcast mini this year, Sylas Beastbane. If you ask us, the mini seems very appropriately named. He is armed with the new Questor Axe-hammer which allows him to strike an additional time against anyone he hits.
Warhammer Swag:
You’ll also be able to grab all this swag at your store on its anniversary, so there will be plenty more than just minis! Here’s what they have to say about actually getting the stuff:
In addition to these fantastic miniatures, we’ve got a few more pieces of swag available to discerning hobbyists during our Store Anniversary events. You’ll have to attend the anniversaries themselves to find out how to get your hands on them, though, so make sure you turn up and celebrate with us.
New 40k McFarlane Action Figure SPOTTED!
McFarlane might have more 40k action figures on the way, as another Primaris Space Marine was spotted getting the GOLD treatment.
Supposedly McFarlane had posted the next 40k action figure release on their site on January 8th. Since then, it looks like it has been removed since then, however, what looks to be the original text, and even the image was spotted making the rounds.
Boom looks like we’re getting another Space Marine Lieutenant folks, this time in Gold Label form befitting a son of Sanguinius.
@mcfarlane_toys_official:
“Our second wave of action figures, part of our Gold Label Series exclusive to Walmart, are coming out for pre-orders soon!
Get the chance to order the 7″ Spawn (Curse of Apocalypse), Batman
Earth-52 (Gold Variant) and Warhammer 40,000 Blood Angels Primaris Lieutenant.”
Here’s what the release roadmap is looking like for 2021 on the McFarlane side of things, and where to order yours from!
We know this is a lot to digest so be sure to take your time counting up all of the kits and new merch we’re bound to see sometime in the near future.
In the meantime, what new releases do you think we’ll see from GW in 2021? Do you think the other codexes will also be pushed back?
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