The Kill Team: Starter Set includes two kill teams—Angels of Death and Plague Marines—each with seven detailed push-fit operatives. The set also offers full-color MDF terrain, a 64-page handbook covering gameplay and background lore, a double-sided game board, tokens, and range rulers, making it suited for players looking to dive into the latest edition of Kill Team.

Additional pre-orders feature individual kill teams with unique designs and accessories. These include the Kasrkin team from Astra Militarum, Phobos Strike Team Space Marines, Chaos Space Marine Legionaries, and T’au Empire Pathfinders. Each kill team set includes customized tokens and miniature decals, with optional datacards available to streamline gameplay. Datacards are also available online via Warhammer Community and the Kill Team app.

New standalone miniatures include the Chaos Lord, a Chaos Lord with Jump Pack, and Inquisitor Torquemada Coteaz, each adding distinct thematic elements to the battlefield.

Alongside, Black Library releases include Broken Crusade by Steven B Fischer, available in multiple formats including a special edition. Da Big Dakka by Mike Brooks joins the lineup in paperback, along with the Warhammer 40,000 Horror Collection Volumes One and Two, both available in audiobook format.

Kill Team: Starter Set

The new Kill Team Starter Set provides an introduction to the latest edition of the game. It includes miniatures from both the Angels of Death and Plague Marines factions, as well as a game board, terrain pieces, tokens, and other components. This set is designed to offer players the materials they need to begin engaging in small-scale tactical battles.

New Kill Teams and Datacards

Alongside the starter set, several new kill teams are being released. These include the Kasrkin, Phobos Strike Team, Chaos Space Marine Legionaries, and T’au Empire Pathfinders, each featuring their own specialized units and abilities. The Inquisitorial Agents are also being introduced, offering a distinct narrative element to the game. Each of these teams is accompanied by datacards that provide additional faction-specific rules and profiles for operatives.

Chaos Lords and Inquisitor Coteaz

For Chaos Space Marine players, two new Chaos Lords will be available as standalone miniatures. These leaders come with customizable options, allowing players to tailor their characters to fit their preferences. Inquisitor Coteaz will also see a standalone release, equipped with his notable daemon hammer and accompanied by his Psyber-eagle.

Black Library Releases

Black Library is releasing new content with the upcoming launch of Broken Crusade by Steven B Fischer. This story follows the Black Templars as they attempt to survive after being scattered by a warp storm. It will be available in several formats, including a special edition that includes additional content.

Mike Brooks’ Da Big Dakka is also being released, continuing the narrative of Ork Warboss Ufthak Blackhawk as he faces new challenges in Commorragh.

As part of the upcoming releases, Black Library is offering two volumes of Warhammer 40,000 Horror audiobooks. These collections feature stories that explore darker themes within the Warhammer universe, with the audiobooks scheduled for release in time for Halloween.

This Starter Set includes a 64-page introductory rulebook designed to guide players through the game’s rules, starting with basic mechanics and gradually introducing more advanced concepts. The book also provides background information on the two factions.

The set also includes printed MDF terrain that is easy to assemble and can be packed flat for convenience. This allows for quick setup and makes the set portable for gaming on the go.

In addition, rules reference sheets, tokens, and guides for each faction are included, with the full game rules accessible through the Warhammer Community website.

The Kill Team Starter Set will be available soon.

Kill Team: Hivestorm Boxed Set

Kill Team: Hivestorm is the centerpiece of the new edition, featuring two brand new kill teams: the Tempestus Aquilons and Vespid Stingwings. The Aquilons are elite soldiers equipped with grav-chutes for tactical insertion, while the Stingwings are swift and deadly fighters, enhanced with technology from the T’au Empire. The boxed set includes 22 miniatures with multiple build options, offering flexibility for players.

The battles in Hivestorm take place in Killzone: Volkus, a new terrain set designed to bring verticality and strategic depth to the game. The set also introduces equipment tokens, giving players access to items like grenades and barricades to enhance their tactical options.

What’s Included

The Hivestorm set contains:

• Two rule books: the Core Book, which outlines fundamental rules, and the Hivestorm Dossier, which provides lore, missions, and faction-specific rules.
• Gaming accessories, including dice, a double-sided game board, and a large sheet of tokens.
• Special pre-order bonus: A set of 12 wound-counter bases, available to those who pre-order from Warhammer.com or buy in Warhammer stores (while supplies last).

Select third-party retailers are also offering exclusive dice trays for pre-orders, subject to availability.

Additional Products

Beyond Hivestorm, several other products are available for pre-order:

• Kill Team: Core Book: The hardback edition includes rules for three killzones, including the new Bheta-Decima and Gallowdark, as well as a set of core tokens.
• Kill Team: Equipment Pack: This standalone pack offers 30 universal equipment pieces to enhance gameplay.
• Approved Operations Card Pack: A deck of 36 cards with mission aids and maps, ideal for streamlining gameplay.

Returning Kill Teams

Alongside the new Hivestorm set, eight returning kill teams are now available for pre-order. Teams like the Drukhari Mandrakes, Chaos Space Marine Nemesis Claw, Ork Kommandos, and more are back, each with unique token sheets. Optional datacard packs are also available, providing quick-reference rules and information for each team.

Additional Pre-Orders

Warhammer enthusiasts can also pre-order a new wave of collectible plushes, including characters like the Watcher in the Dark and Sassy Nurgling. Additionally, Guy Haley’s Baneblade is available in MP3 audiobook format for those who enjoy Warhammer fiction.

Expansion Details: “Kill Team: Termination”

“Kill Team: Termination” introduces two new factions, the Hernkyn Yaegirs and the Genestealer Cults Brood Brothers. The Hernkyn Yaegirs are scouts from the Leagues of Votann, featuring new miniatures designed from new sprues. The Genestealer Cults Brood Brothers utilize existing Cadian Infantry frames with new upgrade parts, incorporating miniatures from the Genestealer Cults range.

The expansion includes an 88-page rulebook with new lore, rules, and missions for the two teams. Players will also receive token sheets, datacards, decks of tactical and strategic ploys, and two transfer sheets with decals. New terrain pieces, such as the Termination Plasma Genatoriums, are also included, adding depth to the gameplay environment.

Novel Release: “Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives”

The novel “Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives” by Mike Brooks explores the story of Lelith Hesperax, a gladiator from the Dark City of Commorragh. The book is available in a limited edition format featuring a specially designed cover with red foil embossing. Each copy is signed by the author and includes an afterword and a full-color illustration inside the cover.

Kill Team: Nightmare Unveiled

“Kill Team: Nightmare” introduces a confrontation between the Night Lords and the Drukhari Mandrakes, two factions known for their ruthless tactics. This expansion offers a comprehensive package, featuring 20 miniatures representing both teams, a terrain piece, and a 96-page book that includes rules, background stories, and new scenarios. Players can also expect cards and tokens designed to enhance the gameplay experience.

Warcry: Pyre and Flood Expansion

The “Warcry: Pyre and Flood” expansion dives into the ongoing conflict within the Gnarlwood, showcasing the clash between the ghostly Nighthaunt and the Lumineth Realm-Lords. The set comprises 18 miniatures across two warbands, terrain pieces, and a Warband Tome filled with lore and rules, alongside a set of cards to facilitate battles.

Blood Bowl Introduces the Glimdwarrow Groundhogs

Blood Bowl’s roster expands with the addition of the Glimdwarrow Groundhogs, a team of Gnomes ready to bring their unique tactics to the pitch. The team set features 14 miniatures, including Linemen, Illusionists, and Beastmasters, complete with thematic balls and tokens. The accompanying Spike! Journal Issue 17 provides detailed information on utilizing the Gnome team, along with insights into new Star Players and league advice.

Additional Releases

The announcement also covers the individual release of the Wildercorps Hunters and Gorger Mawpack warbands for Warcry, alongside new Ravaged Lands scenery sets to enhance tabletop battles. For those interested in Warhammer lore and narratives, new books and editions of White Dwarf magazine are on the horizon, offering a deep dive into various aspects of the Warhammer universe.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Enters a New Chapter

A key announcement was the introduction of a new edition for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. This update is set against a backdrop of increasing threats and a dimming hope, aiming to rejuvenate the game with streamlined rules and fresh game modes.

Dawnbringers: Book VI – Hounds of Chaos Explores New Narratives

Before the transition to the new edition, “Dawnbringers: Book VI – Hounds of Chaos” sets the stage with new stories from the embattled cities within the Mortal Realms, facing unprecedented dangers.

The Dwarfen Mountain Holds Join The Old World

An addition to Warhammer: The Old World includes the Dwarfen Mountain Holds, bringing the resilient Dwarfs into the spotlight with new units and lore.

Warhammer Underworlds: Wintermaw Opens New Realms

The announcement of Warhammer Underworlds: Wintermaw unveils a new environment filled with challenges and adversaries, encouraging strategic play in unfamiliar territories.

Warcry: Briar and Bone Adds Depth to Skirmishes

The reveal of “Warcry: Briar and Bone” introduces a corrupted warband facing off against the Ossiarch Bonereapers, expanding the narrative and gameplay options within the Warcry series.

Chaos Space Marines Receive New Reinforcements

Updates to the Chaos Space Marines are highlighted with a new Codex and the introduction of two new Chaos Lords, indicating a stronger presence for Chaos in the galaxy.

Kill Team: Termination Emphasizes Resource Control

“Kill Team: Termination” focuses on the battles over dwindling resources between Xenos-corrupted Guardsmen and the Leagues of Votann, enriching the Kill Team experience with a new narrative and gameplay objectives.

Teasers Hint at Future Developments

Intriguing teasers for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and Necromunda were also shared, providing glimpses into potential future expansions and storylines.

Space Marines Return with Stealth & Power

• Space Marines Vanguard Task Force: The masters of subterfuge don their Phobos armour once again. The Vanguard Task Force package comprises 10 Infiltrators, three Suppressors, three Eliminators, and is led by the commanding Lieutenant in Phobos Armour. They’re back and ready to spread chaos from behind enemy lines.
• Solo Heroes Emerge: From the renowned Indomitus box set, the Captain with Relic Shield and Lieutenant with Storm Shield are now independently available, providing strategic advantages on the battlefield.
• Chaos Stirs: Warhammer’s darker side sees the return of the Master of Possession, a figure of daunting presence, equipped with a daemonic spirits mastery.

Kill Team Annual 2023: Season of the Gallowdark

For those engrossed by the intense combat within the treacherous confines of the space hulk Gallowdark, the latest season’s culmination promises a content-rich 296-page tome that will be the perfect companion for close-quarter combat.

• All-Inclusive Rules: This compilation includes rules from the Into the Dark, Shadowvaults, Soulshackle, and Gallowfall expansions.
• New Factions Emerge: Witness the fury of Fellgor Ravagers, the cunning of the Hand of the Archon, the resourceful Hearthkyn Salvagers, and the diverse Inquisitorial Agents, with two distinct build options for its primary operatives.
• Killzone Gets a Facelift: Gallowfall upgrade introduces 18 terrain pieces to elevate your Kill Team boards, ensuring your game experiences are as immersive as ever.

Imperial Fists and Literature Expansions

• Armoured Might: The Imperial Fists’ Praetor graces the battlefield in the formidable Tartaros Terminator Armour, paired with a Vigil storm shield for unparalleled defence.
• Literary Epic: Chris Wraight’s paperback, “Warhawk,” illustrates the climactic duel between Jaghatai Khan and Mortarion. This narrative, set during the Siege of Terra, promises riveting battles and desperate gambits.
• Mapping the Siege: Accompanying “Warhawk” is an A2 size map detailing the Imperial Palace’s devastation during the Siege of Terra. This collectable comes adorned with a faux-leather cover and features the logo of the White Scars.

Kill Team: Ashes of Faith

The first of the new releases, Kill Team: Ashes of Faith, introduces an expansion for Kill Team with a narrative twist. The game portrays a race against time as the Inquisition seeks to eliminate a growing Chaos Cult before it consumes an entire planet or sector.

Included in this box are two full Kill Teams, consisting of 23 miniatures for the Chaos Cult – including the Dark Commune and numerous Chaos Cultists – and seven new models for the Inquisitorial Agents Kill Team. The latter offers multiple build options for figures such as an Interrogator, Questkeeper, Death World Veteran, Gun Servitor, and more. Additionally, five Tempestus Scions and five Sisters of Silence are included for Ancillary Support.

The Kill Team: Ashes of Faith box also contains a 72-page book detailing the rules and background for both Kill Teams, as well as a 40-page Ashes of Faith Campaign Rulebook that provides comprehensive narrative campaign rules. Accompanied by tokens, tiles, cards, reusable stickers, and a game board, players can experience a tense shadow war between these rival factions.

Classic Space Marine Miniatures Return

In addition, Games Workshop is reviving past characters, including the Primaris Company Champion, on a made-to-order basis. This figure, previously an event-exclusive miniature, is now more widely available for a limited time. Various classic Space Marine miniatures are also available for order until May 29th.

The Siege of Cthonia: A Horus Heresy Narrative

Simultaneously, Games Workshop is introducing the first campaign book for the new edition of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Campaigns of The Age of Darkness: The Siege of Cthonia. The 240-page narrative supplement details the history and key missions of the Siege of Cthonia. This epic conflict saw the Sons of Horus attempt to reclaim their homeworld from an entrenched Loyalist garrison of Imperial fists.

The book also introduces full rules for playing games of Zone Mortalis, a new campaign system, fresh core and narrative missions, and more. For those preferring digital format, The Siege of Cthonia is also available to pre-order in ePub format.

New Warhammer 40,000 Figures

A collection of new Warhammer 40,000 figures is also available for pre-order. This includes Lord-castellan Evander Garrius, known as the Tyrant of Cthonia, and Vheren Ashurhaddon, Master of the True Sons. Other new additions include the Infernus Abomination, an inhuman living weapon, and the Despoiler Squad Upgrade Set for Legion Tactical Squads.

Several new Contemptor Dreadnought Upgrade Sets are also available for pre-order, including Ultramarines, Thousand Sons, Word Bearers, Salamanders, Raven Guard, and Alpha Legion torsos.

Black Library Warhammer 40,000 eShorts Week Subscription

Lastly, Games Workshop has announced the Black Library Warhammer 40,000 eShort Week subscription. Starting from May 22nd, subscribers will receive a story a day until May 26th. Single stories can also be purchased individually.

Among the exciting lineup of stories are Altar of Maws by Peter Fehervari, A Forbidden Meal by Carrie Harris, The Dust That Remains by J H Archer, The Whispering Blade by Matthew Harffy, and Stealing Orpheon by Richard Ford.

With such a broad range of new releases, Games Workshop is truly spoiling its fans this week. Stay updated by signing up for the Warhammer Community newsletter to avoid missing out on future pre-order information.

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Leading the preview is Kill Team: Ashes of Faith, a narrative campaign centered around the Imperium of Man’s battle against heretical cults and traitors. The Inquisition’s clandestine warriors take the spotlight as players join them in their quest to purge an entire planet plagued by a malignant Chaos Cult. With 40 miniatures in total, the set includes 23 Chaos Cult models and 17 diverse Inquisitorial Agents. Notably, seven new dual-build miniatures offer players the opportunity to assemble a unique band of talented and eccentric characters. The Ashes of Faith Campaign Rulebook provides all the necessary rules for immersing oneself in this gripping planet-spanning narrative.

In addition to Kill Team, the Horus Heresy receives its first narrative expansion, “Campaigns of The Age of Darkness: The Siege of Cthonia.” This 240-page supplement delves into the catastrophic battle for the Sons of Horus’ homeworld, Cthonia. Players will witness Lord Vheren Ashurhaddon’s relentless pursuit to reclaim the planet for the Warmaster, pitted against the formidable Imperial Fists garrison commanded by Evander Garrius. With extensive lore, campaign rules for key battles, and new options for units and wargear, this expansion promises to captivate fans of the Horus Heresy.

Games Workshop doesn’t stop there, as they bring back classic miniatures through their Made to Order Space Marines. The Primaris Company Champion, previously an exclusive model, returns alongside an assortment of captains, Chapter masters, and commanders. From the stoic Captain Tycho to the enigmatic White Scars Khan on Bike, these revered heroes will be available for order between May 20th and May 29th.

Furthermore, Games Workshop introduces Lord-castellan Evander Garrius and Vheren Ashurhaddon, the masterminds behind the Siege of Cthonia. Evander Garrius, a decorated Imperial Fists veteran with a reputation for brutal methods, will be available in resin, offering the choice of a helmeted or unhelmeted head. Vheren Ashurhaddon, a Luna Wolves warrior who rose through the ranks, leads the True Sons with the mighty Axe Serpentis in hand. Players can customize their Vheren miniature by selecting either a helmeted or unhelmeted head.

Not to be forgotten, the preview includes other notable releases such as the Infernus Abomination, a shape-shifting terror spawned by Traitor Legions during the Horus Heresy. Players can also enhance their Contemptor Dreadnoughts with Legion-themed resin torsos and heads, representing renowned Chapters like the Salamanders, Ultramarines, Word Bearers, Alpha Legion, Raven Guard, and Thousand Sons. For close combat enthusiasts, the Despoiler Squad Upgrade Set offers a variety of lethal melee armaments compatible with several Space Marine kits.

Necromunda enthusiasts will find the Outland Beastmaster with Millisaurs set intriguing, featuring three resin models of deadly creatures under the command of the enigmatic Outland Beastmasters. These resilient beasts, capable of burrowing and combat, add an exotic element to any Necromunda gang.

Last but not least, Games Workshop presents the Black Library Warhammer 40,000 eShorts Week Subscription. This exclusive bundle, available from May 22nd to May 26th