Huge news for Warhammer 40,000 fans, as a new edition of the world’s most popular tabletop miniatures game is announced. Warhammer news doesn’t come much bigger!

 

We’re sure many of your customers will be rightly excited by the prospect of a new edition.

The very latest information will be constantly updated on warhammer-community.com, where we’ll be covering every aspect of the new edition over the coming weeks.

 

To celebrate the announcement, we’ve also created an awesome new cinematic trailer. If you’ve not seen it yet – watch it for yourself over on the newly updated warhammer40000.com.

Release date and price of the new edition will be announced at a later date.

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What does a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 mean?

The new edition represents a major update to the Warhammer 40,000 game and lore. There will be a new Rulebook, new army rules, new boxed sets and new miniatures.

 

Why have you made a new edition?

We are always looking to make our games the best they can be.

A new edition allows us to make improvements right across the game that impacts every army. It also allows us to explore more of the rich setting of the universe of Warhammer 40,000 with a refocus on a new region of the galaxy.

 

Can customers still use their current armies to play?

Yes, current armies and miniatures will still be usable in the new edition of Warhammer 40,000.

 

What happens to codexes and expansions?

The rules in the current range of codexes are not compatible with the new edition, so they will be retired. Rules for every army and unit will be free at launch of the new edition.

The recent Arks of Omen books, and the Boarding Patrol rules are supported in the new edition.

 

What new models are on the way?

The vast majority of the 40k range will stay the same. Space Marines and Tyranid fans can look forward to a swathe of new and updated units.

Your Account Manager will contact you at the appropriate time to discuss any changes to your ranges.

 

What happens to Kill Team?

Nothing. Kill Team is its own rules set, so it isn’t affected by changes to the main Warhammer 40,000 game.

 

Will the ‘core’ rules still be available for free?

Yes. The core rules for the game will be free.

At launch, datasheets and army rules for every unit in Warhammer 40,000 will also be free.

 

What languages will the new Warhammer 40,000 be launched in?

The new Warhammer 40,000 Rulebook will be available in full in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese. The core rules of the game will be available to download digitally in all these languages and more.