Games Workshop went all in again on reveals at the Big Summer Preview 2025, covering Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, and beyond.
Updated on July 18th, 2025, by Rob Baer with the latest highlights and all the big announcements from preview day!
Games Workshop pulled the plug on its big Warhammer previews at the Dallas Open, leaving fans hanging, but not for long.. They instead revealed what they are dubbing the BIG Summer preview, and it was MASSIVE!
Ready to see what’s next for 2025? The Warhammer hype machine is fully operational, this time, bringing everything from grimdark power armor to ancient tombs and daemon-worshipping duardin.
Preview Summary:
Whether you’re into Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, Horus Heresy, or Kill Team, this Summer Preview delivered the goods. Here’s what’s dropped new from Games Workshop!
- Leagues of Votann Dig In:
Our favorite space dwarfs return with a new Codex, Cthonian Earthshakers, and Buri Aegnirssen. Mining lasers? Check. Grudges? Double check. - Space Marine Chapters Get Some Love:
Salamanders, Imperial Fists, Raven Guard, and White Scars are all getting Combat Patrols and fresh character models. Fire, fists, shadows, and speed; there’s something for everyone. - Tomb Kings Rise Again
The Old World gets creepier with new Tomb Kings characters, plus two Arcane Journals: Settra’s invasion of the Border Princes and Grand Cathay sailing in to help the Empire of Man fight Chaos. - Helsmiths of Hashut March In
The big hats are back! The new faction for Age of Sigmar drops with an army set, battletome, and Urak Taar, the First Daemonsmith. Cruelty, fire, and industry, all wrapped up in a duardin package. - New Spearheads and Characters for Death and Despair
Flesh-eater Courts and Nighthaunt are each getting a new Spearhead, plus shiny new heroes. - Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood
The Helsmiths square off against the Kurnothi in this new season. Expect monstrous machines clashing with the spirits of the forest. - Horus Heresy Goes Epic (Literally)
Epic-scale Mastodons, Vindicators, Whirlwinds, Typhons, and Cerberuses stomp into battle. A new supplement brings updated profiles and rules for all your tiny tanks. - Age of Darkness Reinforcements
MkII Assault Squad incoming, along with Journal Tactica: The Forges of Saturn; packed with lore, Vulkan goodness, and new detachment rules. - Kill Team: Tomb World
Deathwatch Space Marines vs Necron Canoptek horrors. New miniatures, terrain, and endless tactical possibilities.
Huge Summer Preview 2025 Recap:
The Summer Preview 2025 livestream kicked off for online viewers on Wednesday, July 18th, 2025, at 1 PM CT.
All the reveals streamed live on Warhammer Community and Twitch, and we’ve got everything collected here for easy reference.
From 40k Space Marines reinforcements to the return of Tomb Kings in The Old World, and even big updates for Leagues of Votann, this year’s Summer Preview brought the heat and then some.
Final Thoughts On These Previews:
That’s a wrap on GW’s jam-packed Warhammer Summer Preview! New models, new stories, and lots of reasons to start (or expand) armies are on the way.
Thinking of leading the Helsmiths into battle? Want to pit Deathwatch against Necrons in close-quarters skirmishes? Or maybe you’re already plotting your next Old World army list? 2025 is shaping up to keep hobby desks busy for sure.
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