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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Named Character List Swells With Another Ork Warboss — and a Hint at How They Will Work in the Game
Games Workshop has confirmed that Ork Warboss Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub will be featured in the upcoming strategy game Total War: Warhammer 40,000, developed by Creative Assembly. This announcement coincides with the release of a new miniature for the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game.
This is the most balanced start to a Warhammer 40K edition that I can remember, but there's still room for…
Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition offers a refined experience with significant overhauls to terrain, objectives, and mission structures, leading to more engaging gameplay and list building. While generally well-balanced, some disposition rules like 'Purge the Foe' and 'Disruption' present challenges, and the return of 'toeing into terrain' may favor fast-firing units. Future codexes for Orks and Space Marines are anticipated to further impact the game's meta.
The Ogor Mawtribes have won me over with how gross their mechanics are, and this Warhammer Age of Sigmar army is truly…
The Ogor Mawtribes army set for Warhammer Age of Sigmar offers a unique blend of thematic grossness and impactful gameplay mechanics. This review highlights how the faction's focus on hitting hard and eating makes for a fun, if brutal, wargaming experience. The article also touches on the history of the Ogors and the recent model refresh.
After Space Marine 2 'literally changed everything', Saber Interactive has been inundated with offers from major licenses: 'We are in a very fortunate position to turn down more than we can accept'
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits stated that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's success has significantly boosted the studio's reputation and led to numerous offers from major license holders. The company is now in a strong position to selectively choose future projects, aiming to leverage existing fanbases for safer bets like Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival.
One of my favorite Warhammer 40,000 books is getting an unexpected sequel
Games Workshop has announced a sequel to the Warhammer 40,000 novel 'The Infinite and the Divine', titled 'The Wicked and the Warped'. The new book will again feature the rival Necrons, Orikan the Diviner and Trazyn the Infinite, working together. The original novel's author, Robert Rath, is returning for the sequel, which does not yet have a release date.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Switch 2: Major Update and Free DLCs
Owlcat Games has released a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2, addressing performance issues and bugs from its December 2025 launch. To compensate for the initial poor state, all future DLCs and Deluxe Edition content will be free for Nintendo Switch 2 players. The game has also surpassed two million copies sold across all platforms.
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free
Owlcat Games is releasing a significant update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch to address bugs and improve performance following a disappointing launch. As an apology, all current and future DLC, including the Digital Deluxe content and expansions like Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis, will be free for Switch owners. A physical release is also planned for October 2026.
Some days I fondly recall Warhammer 40k's first Inquisitor was called 'Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau' and he's still too powerful to be retconned.
This article fondly recalls the character of Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, the first Inquisitor depicted in Warhammer 40,000's original Rogue Trader in 1987. Despite his eccentric name and unique equipment, he was never retconned and remains a memorable part of the game's lore, with the author hoping for his potential return.
"Smuggle chainsaws onto the pitch": What Blood Bowl's new publisher thinks the World Cup can learn from Warhammer
Strategy game publisher Slitherine has signed a deal with Cyanide Studios to continue the development of Blood Bowl 3, which will be renamed Warhammer Blood Bowl. Slitherine's director of publishing, Marco Minoli, expressed a desire for the World Cup to learn from Blood Bowl's tournament management and embrace more 'casual violence.' The new publishing arrangement aims to simplify the game experience, honor previous player promises, and adapt to the live service model, which is new for Slitherine.
Darktide's new Skitarii class is its most unique yet, but it also advances our understanding of Warhammer 40k lore
The new Skitarii class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide offers a unique, support-focused playstyle that advances the game's lore by defining previously ambiguous elements of the Skitarii's identity. Developer Fatshark is praised for creating a distinct class that emphasizes teamwork and lore integration, moving beyond a purely combat-centric design.
Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is crunchy, complex, and the best introduction to the game you could hope for
The Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is presented as an excellent, albeit complex, introduction to the wargame, offering two manageable armies and in-depth rules. While it provides a satisfyingly crunchy tactical experience with a grand sense of scale, the article notes its high complexity and the need for more player aids to ease the learning curve.
Dawn of War IV Battlefield Report shows off a full multiplayer battle
King Art Games has released a new Battlefield Report for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing a 1v1 multiplayer match between the Space Marines and Orks. The video highlights faction differences and familiar real-time strategy gameplay. The game is set to release on September 17th and will feature four factions, including Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons, along with a Conquest Mode and mission editor.
Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence & Publishing Rights From NACON
Slitherine has acquired the licence and publishing rights for the Blood Bowl video game franchise from NACON. The company will continue working with developer Cyanide Studio and plans to release a new Warhammer Blood Bowl game. This acquisition expands Slitherine's portfolio of Warhammer strategy titles.
Slitherine snaps up the Blood Bowl license from Nacon, with Cyanide S
British publisher Slitherine has acquired the Blood Bowl video game license, publishing rights, and back catalogue from French publisher Nacon. Cyanide Studio, a subsidiary of Nacon, will continue to develop the series, including the next Blood Bowl game which will rebuild Blood Bowl 3 with updated rules and features. This acquisition comes as Cyanide Studio faces financial difficulties due to Nacon's struggles.
Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting new endgames, individual victory conditions, a Vampire Counts rework, and…
Creative Assembly has detailed upcoming changes for Total War: Warhammer 3, including Update 9.0 and the Lords of the End Times DLC. The update will introduce new endgame scenarios themed around The End Times, rework victory conditions for each legendary lord, and overhaul the Vampire Counts faction. The DLC will add new legendary lords and units, including Nagash, the Glottkin, and potentially Thanquol.
Dawn of War 2’s The Last Stand mode is still the best co-op MOBA that never was
The Last Stand mode from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is analyzed as a highly successful cooperative MOBA-like experience that predates many modern titles. Despite its age and limited maps, the mode's challenging gameplay and unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements continue to attract players, highlighting its innovative design.
American McGee Interview: Dreadful Land, Plushie Dreadful
American McGee, known for American McGee's Alice and Alice: Madness Returns, discusses his return to the game industry with Dreadful Land and his plushie line, Plushie Dreadful. He reflects on how his personal aesthetic became a brand and the evolving landscape of indie game marketing, from studio-centric branding to game-centric studio branding. McGee is also exploring licensing his Dreadful Land intellectual property for future game development.
New Warhammer 40,000 Animation Is Almost Entirely From the Perspective of a Single World Eaters Berzerker — and Now I Want a First-Person Chaos Space Marine Game
A new Warhammer 40,000 animation from Games Workshop offers a unique perspective, focusing almost entirely on a single World Eaters Berserker. This has sparked discussion about the potential for a big-budget first-person Space Marine game, contrasting with the existing third-person action of Space Marine 2.
Games Workshop Removes Certain Tabletop Simulator Materials from Steam
Games Workshop has issued DMCA takedown notices for fan-made mods on Steam's Tabletop Simulator, removing popular Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar community content. This action, consistent with Games Workshop's strict intellectual property enforcement, has drawn criticism from the community, particularly as a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is released.
Everything revealed at the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026
Games Workshop held its Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026, revealing new content across its various tabletop games. The event showcased upcoming releases for Warhammer 40,000, a new army for Age of Sigmar, a fresh Kill Team box set, and updates for The Old World, Horus Heresy, Legions Imperialis, Necromunda, and Blood Bowl.
