Could a small mention online point to Games Workshop bringing back Mordheim? With The Old World out and Warcry slowing down, the timing might be perfect…
If you’ve been in the tabletop gaming world long enough, you know Games Workshop loves a good tease. They drop hints, slip in artwork, and make casual remarks that send fans into a frenzy. And right now, Mordheim is the name on everyone’s lips (or at least ours). So, what’s the deal? Are we about to see the return of the most beloved skirmish game set in a ruined, cursed city? Or is this just another case of wishful thinking? Let’s break it all down.
The Clue That Started It All
(The Mordheim name drop comes at 3:20)
Recently, an official Games Workshop video about painting an undead warband included a name-drop: Mordheim. Now, this wasn’t some random hobbyist waxing nostalgic—this was from the company itself (or at least one of their presenters). That matters.
Games Workshop is notoriously tight-lipped about projects unless there’s a reason to bring them up. If something doesn’t have a product attached to it (or in the works), they usually don’t bother mentioning it. We’ve seen this before: artwork, passing comments, or background elements popping up before new models arrive. Just ask anyone who noticed the Chaos Space Marine art showing a Lord Discordant before its official release or the Ork army box that had Death Korps of Krieg front row center years before they stormed back into the game.
So, is this just another casual mention, or is it the first breadcrumb leading us back to the ruins of Mordheim, well besides the rebranding one back in 2019.
The Warcry Connection
(The latest big Warcry release was back in July of 2024)
Warcry has been quiet. Too quiet. It’s been almost a year since anything substantial landed for the game. Sure, the occasional warband pops up, but it’s nowhere near the same energy it had a couple of years ago. That raises a few questions.
If Games Workshop is shifting resources away from Warcry, what’s next? There’s a strong argument that Mordheim could step in as the skirmish game for Warhammer: The Old World. With The Old World finally out, a smaller-scale, narrative-driven system would be a perfect fit.
Think about it—Warhammer The Old World is all about classic Warhammer Fantasy, bringing back the rich lore and deep storytelling that fans love. Mordheim is a match made in gaming heaven, offering warbands of misfits, mercenaries, and monsters fighting in a city steeped in chaos and corruption. What better way to expand the setting than with a brutal skirmish game built on the same foundation?
Games Workshop Has Been Reviving Long-Lost Games
Let’s talk about patterns. A few years ago, if someone said, “Hey, Games Workshop is bringing back Squats,” they’d have been laughed out of the room, or Plastic Sisters of Battle even. Fast-forward to today, and the Leagues of Votann are tearing up the 40K battlefield.
Then there’s Epic Scale. People have been asking for a return of large-scale battles for years, and now Legions Imperialis is a thing. The company isn’t just revisiting old ideas—they’re revamping them, modernizing them, and making them better than ever. Mordheim sits in that same category: a long-lost fan favorite with a die-hard following that’s been waiting for the right moment. If they’re following the same playbook, this might be the time to bring it back.
What If It’s Just a Throwaway Line?
Of course, there’s another angle here. Maybe the presenter was just talking. Maybe it was nothing more than a casual reference meant to fill space in a video, and work on a “passion project”
That’s the risk with speculation—it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. Games Workshop employees have more freedom than we sometimes assume, and not every name-drop is a sign of something bigger. That being said, history suggests otherwise. When they start talking about an old game, there’s usually a reason.
What’s Next?
Right now, all we can do is keep an eye on upcoming reveals, pay attention to any unexpected artwork or hints in product releases, and wait for Warhammer Day, AdeptiCon, or another big event to drop some real answers. If Mordheim does return, expect something that captures the original’s gritty, desperate feel while updating the mechanics to match modern Games Workshop standards. That means slicker rules, refined models, and a tighter connection to The Old World.
If it doesn’t? Well, there’s always the classic version. The community has kept the game alive for decades, and that’s not changing anytime soon. For now, the best move is to keep painting, keep building, and keep watching. If Games Workshop is bringing Mordheim back, it won’t stay a secret for long.
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