Multiple rumors suggest that Warhammer 40,000 is returning to the iconic battleground of Armageddon to kick off its next edition. A series of rumors from various corners of the internet, compiled in a series videos by Warhammer rumor monger Valrak over the past couple of weeks, claim that Warhammer 40K's next edition will kick off with a Blood Angels versus Orks box set that hearkens back to the launch box for the game's third edition. Although these can be firmly categorized as rumors, Valrak has a solid track record of successfully calling out upcoming Warhammer 40K products.
For the last several editions, Games Workshop has followed a 3-year release cycle for releases. With every army in Warhammer 40K now having its own codex, Games Workshop's most recent releases have focused on a series of narrative events set in specific regions. The first of these releases featured Space Marine 2 protagonist Titus as the leader of a campaign to reclaim Ultramar's 500 worlds. The second of these releases will focus on the Maelstrom, a lawless area of space infused with the Warp where vicious space pirates live. These releases are largely seen as the precursor for the next edition, with a likely release set for over the summer.
Based on recent rumors, the new edition will feature a launch box with the Blood Angels, a classic Space Marine chapter, facing off against Orks on the war-ravaged world of Armageddon. Armageddon previously received a campaign book release in 2025, and recent narratives posted on Warhammer Community have teased the return of Commissar Yarrick, a war hero best known for his involvement in past wars for Armageddon. Both the Space Marines and the Orks will receive new models as part of the new edition launch.
As with any rumor on the internet, these shouldn't be taken as absolute fact. However, a new edition of Warhammer 40K is certainly coming (and will likely be announced in a few months) and it wouldn't be surprising to see these rumors become hard fact.
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