11th Edition Warhammer 40K Core Rules Now Available & More!

Games Workshop has now announced that the pre-orders for 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000 will go live this weekend on the 6th of June. Whilst the big Armageddon boxed set, packed with Space Marines and Orks, might still be a few weeks away from landing in your hands, you can already download the Core Rules right now so you can start learning the new edition.

11th Edition Core Rules Download // Warhammer 40,000

The Core Rules are available for free in PDF format for you to sink your teeth into. Whilst a lot of the rules will be familiar if you've already played 10th Edition, the new Core Rules have been updated with clear rules language and referencing throughout, as well as a few extra quality of life changes to make your games quicker and smoother.

Space Marines Vs Tyranids // Warhammer 40,000

We've already had a bit of a primer as to what has been changed in the rules, including updates to charges, the way objectives work, terrain, battleshock and more. If you do want to get more of a breakdown of what's changed, then you can check out a quick video from the Games Workshop team.

Core Rules Changes // Warhammer 40,000

If the Core Rules have tickled you pink, then you can secure your copy of the new Armageddon Launch Box this weekend, as mentioned above.

Armageddon Launch Box // Warhammer 40,000

The pre-orders for this boxed set will be going up this Saturday and if you're eager to work out when you can get your pre-orders in, you'll be able to find all the times HERE. As always, you can order from Games Workshop, or you can order from your friendly local gaming store and get yourself a discount! The boxed set is available whilst stocks last but Games Workshop have assured wargamers that they have produced loads.

To get you in the mood, the folks at Games Workshop also produced a moody, Grimdark trailer for 11th Edition, which gives you an idea of just how brutal it is stepping into this Sci-Fi universe...

No Peace Amongst the Stars | Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Trailer

...and if you're interested in learning all about the new edition and the thinking behind it, Games Workshop will be releasing videos every day this week talking about the design behind the new miniatures and more on the game itself. You'll be able to find all of them below as we update this post.

Round Table Part 1: The Space Marines | Warhammer 40,000

It's nice that they are letting some of the designers, sculptors and minds behind this edition talk about the process behind what they're bringing to the tabletop. It's not something we've seen for a while, so it's a good change of direction from Games Workshop on that front.

Global Battle - The Siege of Death Mire

Last but not least, Games Workshop are also working on a global campaign called The Siege of Death Mire that will run from 22nd June (which means the box will be in shops 2oth June) through to 13th July. Use the new rules for Warhammer 40,000, submit your battle results and decide what will happen to Death Mire.

The Siege of Death Mire - Global Battle | Warhammer 40,000

This global battle will feature the fight for Death Mire and the results of this will actually shape the lore of Warhammer 40,000. Will the hive stand or fall? I like that this is actually going to have an impact on what happens going forward for once!

The Siege of Death Mire // Warhammer 40,000

Additionally, depending on the results of the battles, you'll also be able to unlock previews of new miniatures as you win victories for your faction. Very similar to what they did with Leviathan, although this seems like it might have more of an impact!

Are you tempted to try out the new Core Rules for the game and potentially dive back into Warhammer 40,000 with 11th Edition?

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