Necromunda Design Team Reveals Mechanics-Driven Aesthetic for New House Orlock Miniatures

Key points

• The design team aimed to strengthen the Orlock faction's identity by focusing on tools, chains, and oil rags, addressing a theme they felt was previously underplayed since the 2017 release of Necromunda.
• New kits include Road Sergeants and Cyber-Mastiffs, offering leaders and champions with options like spud-jackers, grenade launchers, and partial or full servo-harnesses equipped with harpoon launchers or servo-claws.
• The Road Warriors kit introduces new archetypes and weapons such as servo shotguns and scrap welders, while showcasing a wider diversity of anatomies and genders, from young Greenhorns to hardened Road Captains.
• The Ogryn Minder kit introduces a new abhuman character designed to look like a retired Astra Militarum veteran hired as a bouncer, featuring wargear like mauls, knuckledusters, and ripper guns.
• The new miniatures are available for pre-order from Saturday, accompanied by an Underhive Journal, with the Orlock Underhive Crew recommended for new players of the House of Iron.

Background

This release follows earlier announcements in September and October 2026 regarding new Orlock rules, gang types like Outriders and Wrecking Crews, and the accompanying Underhive Journal. The current update focuses specifically on the physical design and aesthetic choices made by the miniatures team to differentiate the Orlock faction within the Necromunda line.

Why it matters

The detailed design notes provide insight into how Games Workshop is refining faction identities in Necromunda by moving beyond generic aesthetics to emphasize specific mechanical and cultural traits. This approach helps differentiate factions for players and collectors, potentially influencing purchasing decisions for those looking to expand their Orlock gangs or start new ones.

What to watch

The new Orlock miniatures and the Underhive Journal are available for pre-order starting Saturday. Players can begin assembling their gangs using the new Road Sergeants, Road Warriors, and Ogryn Minders kits, incorporating the new weapons and servo-harness options into their tactical setups.