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Games Workshop Opens Pre-Orders for New Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy Miniatures
6/28/2026, 11:59:07 AM
Core Announcement: New Pre-Order Products
Games Workshop has opened pre-orders for a range of Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy miniatures and accessories. The offerings include four new Battleforces army boxes, a Ciaphas Cain miniature pair, independent Astra Militarum vehicles, an updated Mk IV Space Marine set, the long-awaited Whirlwind transport, and the Journal Tactica: Zone Mortalis supplement.
Product Line Details
- Ciaphas Cain & Jurgen – A two-figure set featuring the novel’s protagonist and his adjutant, usable as separate bases or a diorama.
- Battleforce: Chaos Space Marines Warband – Contains 10 Legionaries, 20 Chaos Cultists, a Venomcrawler, two Obliterators, and Lord Discordant mounted on a Helstalker.
- Necron Warband – Led by a Catacomb Command Barge and includes 20 Necron Warriors, five Flayed Ones, three Ophydian Destroyers, a Pharmacyte, a Canoptek Doomstalker, and six scarab swarms.
- Centaur RSV Transport – A half-track vehicle with gun ports, configurable with a vigilator cannon, chiron gatling cannon, melta cannon, or heavy lascannon for Astra Militarum squads.
- Mk IV Space Marines (Horus Heresy) – Provides 20 Tactical Marines, 10 Assault Marines, a Sicaran Battle Tank, and a Contemptor Dreadnought.
- Whirlwind – A missile-armed transport now available with HE or Pyrax missiles for long-range infantry suppression.
- Journal Tactica: Zone Mortalis – A $29 supplement authored by Simon Berman, delivering rules for close-quarters combat, new missions, and environmental effects for Horus Heresy battles.
Data & Statistics
- Battleforce: Chaos Space Marines Warband price: $255.
- Journal Tactica: Zone Mortalis price: $29.
- Ciaphas Cain set includes two miniatures.
- Centaur RSV offers four weapon options.
- Mk IV Space Marine box contains 30 infantry models plus two heavy units.
- Whirlwind is equipped with either HE or Pyrax missile loadouts.
Official Statements & Responses
Games Workshop announced that pre-orders are now live for the listed items, emphasizing the expansion of options for both Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy players. The company highlighted the “highly anticipated Maximus Battle Group” for Horus Heresy and the return of the Whirlwind after a prolonged wait.
Why It Matters
The new releases broaden the tactical and narrative possibilities for hobbyists, adding fresh infantry configurations, transport options, and rule supplements. By providing both updated classic units (Mk IV Space Marines) and novel characters (Ciaphas Cain), Games Workshop aims to support existing collections while attracting new participants to its tabletop ecosystems.
What’s Next
Pre-orders remain open through the current sales window. Delivery timelines have not been disclosed in the source material; interested customers are advised to monitor Games Workshop’s official channels for forthcoming release dates and shipping information.
