Its been a wild few weeks from GW. Let’s take a quick look back at everything we officially know about the new 9th Edition Warhammer 40k rules now!
From different sources like Warhammer Community and WarhammerTV on Twitch, we’re seeing more and more light shed on 9th Edition details. Taking everything that’s been confirmed so far, we’ve rounded up everything there is to know and broke down the larger points below that.
9th Edition Warhammer 40k FAQ: GW Reveals What’s Changing & More
Don’t forget the details inside GW’s big initial FAQ update on what’s changing in 9th Edition 40k! Here’s a refresher of what was first talked about.
GW Reveals 9th Edition Turn Phases & Mechanic Rules
Games Workshop gave us a teaser of what a basic turn will look like in the new 9th Edition 40k with new rules updates for phases and mechanics.
GW Showcases Matched Play & Points Changes
GW let us in on how Matched Play game sizes will work in 9th Edition 40k, example points changes, Command Points, and more!
New 9th Edition 40k Command Points & Detachments Rules
Spicy new rules are on the way from GW for how Command Points and Detachments will work for 9th Edition Warhammer 40k. This looks fun!
Changes To 40k Table Sizes & Detachments For 9th Edition
Another big update is here from GW for 9th edition Warhammer 40k, as they are changing up table sizes and the number of detachments we can take.
New 9th Edition 40k Tank & Monster Rules REVEALED!
Check out the new rules for monster and tank units that were just revealed for 9th Edition Warhammer 40k that are set to level the playing field.
GW Drops 40k 9th Edition Rules Bombs For Blast Weapons
GW dropped some rules bombs for blast weapons and their interactions with horde units in 9th Edition 40k. Take a look at how heavy firepower will interact.
9th Edition’s 40k Cover & Terrain Rules Laid Out!
Here’s how terrain and cover are going to look in 9th Edition 40k as GW has just given us a better idea with more rules previews! Check out the latest
Flyers Are Back: New Aircraft rules for 9th Edition 40k
Games Workshop just made flyers great again- you have to see the new rules for aircraft in 9th Edition Warhammer 40k now!
GW Reveals Crusade: a New Way to Play 9th Edition 40k
GW showcased Crusade, a new game mode for Warhammer 40k with the release of 9th Edition. Check out the big reveal on this narrative style!
Changes 9th Edition: Overwatch & Reserves 40k Rules
Huge reveals are here for new 9th Edition 40k Overwatch and reserves rules- check out how the GW team reworked the out-of-sequence shooting mechanic in 40k.
GW Hides New 40k Character Targeting Rules in Preview
GW hid how the new 40k character targeting rules will work in 9th Edition in a short preview. Check out the changes and how it will impact the game now.
9th Edition 40k Box Set Art & Hidden Primaris!
The 9th Edition 40k Starter Box Set is on the way and now we’ve got a look at the cover art for that, the new rulebook and more.
As we close in on 9th Edition, we’re seeing more and more added to this list. On top of all these exciting to mechanics coming to the game, GW has an app in store that’ll be dropping before we even get our hands on the new content.
40k Army Builder App Goes Live Same Day As Pre-Orders
On top of all this foundational 9th Edition news, GW mentioned that the app will be going live the same day as pre-orders.
On the same day that the Warhammer 40,000 pre-orders go live, a new app will be launched alongside it, providing several cool features to help you, including a full matched play army builder. The new app will do a number of things to assist players with their games, but one of the most useful will be the ability to build army lists using the updated points values and Detachments.
Before we even get a rulebook in our hands. it looks like we’ll be able to start plugging units into the app and seeing their updated points cost!
Whew! That’s a lot to digest but we’re sure we’re going to be seeing even more as the days close in on the release of the new 9th edition Warhammer 40k rules and the Indomitus box set!
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