Here’s the new lineup of Emperor’s Children Champions of Slaanesh and Aeldari releases for Warhammer 40k, hitting pre-order this week!
Games Workshop just revealed its latest pre-orders this week for Warhammer 40k, spotlighting the first wave of releases for the Emperor’s Children.
The Emperor’s Children Flay Flesh
This week’s pre-orders showcase the grandiosity of the Emperor’s Children alongside the ethereal elegance of the Aeldari!
They will be available for pre-order on Saturday, March 1st, around 1 p.m. EST in the States, with a shelf release date of Saturday, March 15th, 2025. If you’re still waiting on something to hit pre-order, check out the latest lineup in the Warhammer new release Roadmap for 2025.
New Warhammer 40k Pre-Order Releases:
Reinforcements are en route, as the latest releases for Warhammer 40k pre-orders have just hit the scene! These factions have new products that are locked, loaded, and ready for action.
Emperor’s Children Army Set: Champions of Slaanesh Pre-Order:
The Emperor’s Children make a grand entrance with style—a boxed set featuring 33 spanking new miniatures that scream indulgence, a freshly printed Codex, a set of datasheet cards, and a transfer sheet to polish off the collection. At its forefront stands the flamboyant Lord Exultant, decked out in gleaming weaponry and armor that catches every stray beam of light.
This over-the-top champion offers a choice between a phoenix power spear and a rapture lash, along with four power packs and two head variations for extra flair.
He is backed by two squads of six Noise Marines each, with an option to include a Disharmonist in every unit. The standard Noise Marines come with a selection of heads, shoulders, and muzzles so that their sonic blasters can be truly one-of-a-kind. Tormentors handle their ranged weapons with impressive accuracy, and Infractors are all about getting up close and personal.
There’s also a lavish 112-page Codex: Emperor’s Children, bursting with lore, art, miniature photography, and all the rules needed to command the Champions of Slaanesh on the tabletop. Its cover and page edges shine with pink foil, complemented by a sleek black ribbon marker and classic artwork that fans have come to love. Rounding out the set are 22 datasheet cards covering every unit featured in the Codex (excluding Combat Patrol datasheets and the Army Rule), along with a transfer sheet boasting 150 designs for personalizing one’s forces.
This set is available as long as supplies last, so be sure to check out our value and pricing article to see if it is worth your hobby dollars.
Combat Patrol Aeldari Pre-Order:
Shifting focus to the Aeldari, these tacticians know a trick or two about orchestrating the perfect strike. The Combat Patrol kit packs a Spiritseer, five Wraithblades, five Warp Spiders, and 10 Dire Avengers—each unit designed to work in seamless coordination, with rules detailed in Codex: Aeldari.
Check out if this new box is for you in our Aeldari CP values breakdown post.
New Black Library Pre-Order Releases
The latest Black Library pre-order titles are here; they’re hotter than a Salamander’s forge! Whether you’re into far-future battles, mysterious quests, or tales of heroism, there’s usually something for everyone.
Lucius: The Faultless Blade (Special Edition)
Then there’s Lucius: The Faultless Blade (Special Edition). Before stepping onto the gaming table, Fulgrim’s infamous champion and immortal blade-master Lucius the Eternal takes center stage in a new Black Library novel. With unending warfare wearing down his forces, the once-allied brother is called upon to reclaim his might in Ian St. Marin’s latest tale. This limited edition release comes signed by the author, features a screen-printed cover with a silver ribbon bookmark, and includes the short story “Lucius: Pride and Fall.” Fans should snap up a copy as long as supplies last.
Final Thoughts On This Week’s Pre-Orders
Whether you’re gearing up to embrace the decadent chaos of the Emperor’s Children with this Champions of Slaanesh army box pre-order or plotting the perfect tactical maneuvers with the Aeldari, there’s never been a better time to dive into the battlefield. With epic new miniatures and tales that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat, it’s like Christmas for hobbyists—minus the awkward family gatherings.
Champions of Slaanesh Army Box: Contents Vs. Value
What do you think of the new Warhammer 40k Emperor’s Children offerings that are coming to pre-order this week?
Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
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