Games Workshop Unveils Massive Sons of Behemat Expansion and Middle-earth Battlehosts
Games Workshop has announced a major expansion for the Sons of Behemat faction in Warhammer Age of Sigmar, featuring new units, a standalone duel game, and a comprehensive battletome. Simultaneously, the company is releasing three new Battlehost armies for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Pre-orders for these products are set to open in the coming week.
Key points
- New Warhammer Age of Sigmar releases include Ma Maegran, Boss-stompers, and a Stomper Tribe boxed set.
- A new standalone game, Brawlers of Behemat, allows players to pit two Mega-Gargants against each other in fast-paced duels.
- The Destruction Battletome: Sons of Behemat provides new rules, lore, and a Spearhead force for the faction.
- Three new Battlehost boxes for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game feature Rohan, Mirkwood, and Dol Guldur factions.
- Pre-orders for these new products are expected to open in the upcoming week.
Background
This announcement follows recent reveals of new Gargant miniatures and the Brawlers of Behemat box in August 2026, which introduced new units and a standalone game format for the Sons of Behemat faction.
Why it matters
This release significantly expands the gameplay options and lore for the Sons of Behemat faction, offering players new strategic choices and a dedicated duel format. The addition of Battlehosts for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game also broadens the accessibility of that game for new players.
What to watch
Pre-orders for the new Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game products are expected to open in the coming week. Warhammer TV will also feature new content related to the Sons of Behemat and other Warhammer settings.
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