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Games Workshop is bringing seven classic Warhammer titles to Steam for the first time—Shadow of the Horned Rat, Mark of Chaos: Gold Edition, Dark Omen, Chaos Gate, Fire Warrior, Final Liberation, and Rites of War—along with a Classics sale offering discounts on 19 re-releases and on newer editions like Dawn of War Definitive Edition and Dawn of War 2 Anniversary Edition.
Indie studio Tundra Interactive says Void War was temporarily pulled from Steam after a DMCA filed by Games Workshop over shoulder pads in the trailer that resembled Warhammer 40K; Tundra disputes the claim but removed the trailer to avoid legal delays, and the game has since returned to Steam with a revised trailer while they work on translations and updates.
Void War, an indie title by Tundra Interactive, was briefly removed from Steam after Games Workshop filed a DMCA over a trailer image that could imply Warhammer IP affiliation. Games Workshop confirmed the claim, and Tundra removed the offending trailer shot to resolve the issue, restoring the game on Steam with a possibility of updating the trailer later. The game also remains available on Itch.io.
Void War, a Warhammer 40,000–flavored FTL-inspired indie by Tundra, was removed from Steam after a DMCA takedown reportedly filed by Games Workshop; GW has not confirmed or responded, and the studio says it did not receive any such communication, raising questions about the takedown’s legitimacy. The game remains available on Itch (and reportedly still linked to a Steam key), and Tundra says it will pursue the standard DMCA process to get the Steam page back up while GW’s involvement remains unverified.
Warhammer’s parent company, Games Workshop, has transformed from a mail-order hobby outfit started by three friends into a £6bn FTSE 100 business, posting 10.9% revenue growth as demand for its plastic miniatures soars. The brand leverages a loyal community, a vertically integrated supply chain, and a focus on experiential retail and IP, boosted by celebrity fans and broader pop‑culture trends. Plans for global expansion, including a Warhammer World in the US and potential film/TV projects, aim to convert niche tabletop gaming into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse.
Games Workshop revealed Legio Custodes miniatures featuring unhelmeted female heads for the first time, giving players the option to field female-presenting Custodes without a lore change; the move follows years of female representations in related lore and media. The new models, compatible with both Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40K, are set to release later this year.
Games Workshop revealed a plastic-heavy overhaul of the Horus Heresy Adeptus Custodes line, converting much of the resin range to plastic and delivering a more ornate, larger-scale infantry aesthetic. The first battlegroup box includes two Custodians' squads, Custodian Guard, Sentinels, a Shield Captain, a Contemptor dreadnought (configurable as Achillus or Galatus), and a Caladius Annihilator Grav-Tank, with more plastic variants (Caladius, Coronus, Venatari) planned. Updated Horus Heresy rules will appear in Liber Custodes, alongside rules for Assassinorum and the Sisters of Silence; the models are also compatible with Warhammer 40k. Fans are excited by the increased detail and scale, though the kits may be more complex to assemble.
Warhammer Community curates a gallery of Grey Knights artwork from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, highlighting the daemon-hunting Chapter and inviting fans to share favorites on Facebook; next week will spotlight the Tyranids.
The piece praises Bandcamp and Games Workshop for adopting cautious AI policies: GW bans AI-generated content and AI in design/competitions, while Bandcamp prohibits AI-generated music and AI impersonations, arguing that human creativity and IP protection should guide the industry.
Games Workshop has imposed a cautious GenAI policy, permitting only a few senior managers to test the technology while banning its use across most operations; CEO Kevin Rountree stresses IP protection and a commitment to human artists, with the company expanding non-AI roles in art, writing, and miniature sculpting.
Games Workshop announced a cautious internal policy banning AI-generated content from its Warhammer design processes, citing data governance and IP protection; the decision, described by CEO Kevin Rountree as prudent, accompanies ongoing investments in human creatives and a rise in revenue, signaling a deliberate stance against AI-assisted design despite industry-wide AI adoption.
The Rumour Engine post hints at a new weapon design featuring spikes and an unusual pipe-like element. Warhammer fans are invited to guess what it could be on the brand’s Facebook and Instagram accounts as the next teaser arrives.
The article discusses the evolution of the Games Workshop logo, a familiar symbol for fans of tabletop gaming, and how the company has shifted its branding focus from the corporate entity to the Warhammer brand to better align with its popular game products, contributing to its significant financial success.
Amazon and Games Workshop have finalized an agreement to adapt the Warhammer 40,000 universe into films and TV series, with Henry Cavill involved in production. The deal, which took a year to finalize, includes creative guidelines and merchandising rights. The first project is entering development, but it will take time before it reaches audiences. Cavill expressed excitement about the project, hinting at more updates to come.
Amazon is developing a 'Warhammer 40,000' TV series with Henry Cavill, who will star in and executive produce the project. This development follows Amazon MGM Studios' acquisition of the global rights to the game from Games Workshop. The series is the first step in creating a cinematic universe based on the popular tabletop game, with Cavill expressing his long-standing passion for the project. The development comes as Amazon and Games Workshop finalize creative guidelines to retain the rights.