Games Workshop keeps canceling big reveals! We look at the rumors: leaks, shifting strategies, and what’s next for Warhammer reveals.
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Episode 489
Show Summary:
This week, the crew talks about the future of Warhammer 40k and recent actions taken by GW! Here are the key takeaways, section by section:
- 00:00–03:30 Cold open + quick banter:
- Lizard chaos, cats, and “lizard news.” Then table-setting for the main topic: Why GW keeps pulling Warhammer previews and why that should worry hobbyists.
- 04:45–06:40 Shout-out:
- Battlebuilder name-plate UI for bases (sizes, styles, easy cart flow) with a Spikey Bits 10% code; hosts were impressed with the UX.
- 06:53–08:34 One Page Rules surge:
- First plastic starter set crowdfunding rockets (plus a giant dino rider model; Goobertown painted one). OPR’s vibe is framed as the anti-FOMO, mini-agnostic, one-page rules approach.
- 08:58–11:52 Editorial:
- GW’s “side hustles” (many boxed lines) siphon resources from products people actually want. Example complaints: Legion Imperialis “combat forces” weeks after similar reveals, while sought-after Space Marine boxes will be artificially scarce.
- 13:44–15:08 Supply chain rant:
- GW is using game stores as free warehouse space—stores receive paid product ~5 days after ordering, but can’t sell for ~9–10 days, so two weeks of releases sit in back rooms under the new cadence.
- 15:32–17:57 Events & releases:
- LVTT returns in January; Long War Doubles at LVO (Sunday the 5th). Weekly preorders: Drukhari wave; Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol flagged as a good on-ramp. Frontline Gaming portable table opens for preorder; ship ETA end of October.
- 18:56–25:29 Main thesis:
- GW is ditching pageantry (live preview shows, long YouTube breakdowns) for controlled leaks + mobile shorts. Concern: tabletop fans feel deprioritized as marketing optimizes for cheaper, faster “drops.”
- 28:27–30:33 Near-term speculation:
- Warhammer Day preview likely Oct 11; commemorative mini plus Jump Pack Captain expected; possible Space Marines follow-up and a battleforce preorder synchronized with Warhammer Day.
- 30:01–32:05 Roadmap talk:
- Drukhari close out the codex cycle; expect a narrative supplement series bridging to the next edition; 11th Edition most likely in summer next year, not spring.
- 39:12–45:18 Community comms gripe:
- GW’s X/Twitter appears abandoned (last post cited as Mar 30); desire for transparent dev Q&As and a recognizable community face. (Glasp highlights that creator/brand live Q&As and direct engagement build stronger communities—exactly what the hosts want GW to do.)
Glasp
- GW’s X/Twitter appears abandoned (last post cited as Mar 30); desire for transparent dev Q&As and a recognizable community face. (Glasp highlights that creator/brand live Q&As and direct engagement build stronger communities—exactly what the hosts want GW to do.)
- 51:04–51:28 Personal update:
- Wyatt is in recovery; he wrote the doubles packet but may miss LVO due to the healing timeline.
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