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Codex: Orks Unboxed — Pocket size, richer lore, and digital access
gaming6 days ago

Codex: Orks Unboxed — Pocket size, richer lore, and digital access

Warhammer Community walks through Codex: Orks, highlighting its new slipcase-softback design, smaller footprint, and a Collector’s Edition variant. The book boosts lore with a near-100-page bestiary, introduces a collector’s guide for six key detachments (with 15 total detachments to build Waaagh), and includes a back‑of‑book code to unlock Orks rules and ongoing updates in the Warhammer 40,000 app, plus eventual Orks Legends integration. Pre-orders start soon, and the codex’ compact size (180mm x 250mm) contrasts with last edition’s larger format.

Endless customization awaits in the new Ork Boyz kit
gaming7 days ago

Endless customization awaits in the new Ork Boyz kit

The new Ork Boyz kit for Warhammer 40,000 delivers massive build versatility: nine bodies, eight left arms, six right arms, four two-handed shoota arms, 17 heads, and backpacks that fit specific bodies, plus a Boss Nob with multiple weapon and head options. Add-ons include slung weapons, pouches, and three Squig companions, enabling countless unique Boyz units ahead of Codex: Orks.

15 New Ork Detachments Unleash Your Ultimate Waaagh
warhammer-400008 days ago

15 New Ork Detachments Unleash Your Ultimate Waaagh

Warhammer Community reveals 15 Ork detachments in Codex: Orks, ranging from a large all‑round detachment to a suite of one‑page, mix‑and‑match options, allowing players to tailor their Waaagh. Highlights include Runt Swarm for Battleline Gretchin, Sneaky Little Gitz, Infested War Zone (2CP) and Never Enough Dakka (1CP), plus Brute Bosses and other enhancements that shift the balance toward Warbosses. The codex also introduces new unit rules, lore content and a code‑drop system via the Warhammer 40,000 app, with more content coming later in the week.

Orks Rampage into the New 40k Edition: Codex, Armageddon Kits, and More
warhammer-400009 days ago

Orks Rampage into the New 40k Edition: Codex, Armageddon Kits, and More

Warhammer Community previews a big pre-order week: Codex: Orks for the first edition of the new Warhammer 40,000 rules with 15 detachments, expanded Waaagh! and 50+ datasheets, plus an app-update code and a Collector’s Edition. Alongside are Armageddon Ork solo releases (including Big Mek Dakkarig), plus new Warboss, Mek, Boyz, Warbikers, Trukk and the 94-card Ork Command Pack with tokens and dice. Nazdreg has regional delays; Made to Order Skaven and Middle-earth elves and dwarves return, and Black Library titles such as Deathwatch Special Edition, Ghazghkull Thraka: Prophet of the Waaagh!, and Bjorn: The Fell-Handed, plus Demolisher and Warlord of Warlords are highlighted, with daily codex dives teased ahead of the Orks’ release.

Ork datasheets preview: Ghazghkull Thraka towers into primarch-like might
gaming12 days ago

Ork datasheets preview: Ghazghkull Thraka towers into primarch-like might

Warhammer Community previews the new Ork datasheets for Warhammer 40,000, led by Ghazghkull Thraka’s primarch-like upgrade with Lone Operative aura, Prophet of da Great Waaagh!, and a Torrent-based payoff; the update reshapes Boyz with Never Too Busy to Fight, adds Lethal Hits to Shootas, and introduces new datasheets for Tankbustas, Nobz, Kustom Krumpas, and Killa Kans, all featuring Hunter profiles and weapon versatility, with Waaagh! changes teased for tomorrow.

New Ork Nobz and Warbikes Stomp Onto the Tabletop
gaming15 days ago

New Ork Nobz and Warbikes Stomp Onto the Tabletop

Warhammer Community previews two new Ork kits: a Nobz box with five heavily customized Nobz wielding kustom krumpas (plus three Grots) and a Warbikes kit featuring fast, dakka-loaded bikes with a Biker Nob upgrade and rokkits. The Nobz and Warbikes are set for pre-orders soon, with Warbikers launching alongside Codex: Orks and Nobz arriving a bit later; a full Codex: Orks reveal with changes to datasheets is promised later this week.

Death Mire Siege ends in a draw as Orks grab key wins
warhammer-400001 month ago

Death Mire Siege ends in a draw as Orks grab key wins

The three-week Siege of Death Mire campaign ends in a stalemate, with Ork forces pushing to win Hive Heart and overrunning Gallows Spaceport, while Imperial defenders hold elsewhere. The result is a draw, but both sides receive new detachments to commemorate their efforts (Orks: Equatorial Hordes; Space Marines: Vengeful Hosts) ahead of the next edition of Warhammer 40,000.

Imperial Victory Sparks Week 1 in Death Mire Campaign
gaming1 month ago

Imperial Victory Sparks Week 1 in Death Mire Campaign

The Death Mire global campaign wraps Week 1 with the Imperium scoring first blood against the Orks, revealing Space Marines Outriders as the weekly prize. Players report results via My Warhammer (and in stores) to influence control of The Gallows Spaceport; those who submit are entered into a draw for 40 1,000-point Space Marines or Orks armies. Week 2 moves the action to The Cloisters as the next stand begins.

Ork Onslaught Arrives: New Codex and Kits in Summer Preview
gaming2 months ago

Ork Onslaught Arrives: New Codex and Kits in Summer Preview

Warhammer Community’s Summer Preview confirms the first Codex for the new Warhammer 40,000 edition: Orks, plus a wave of new miniatures (a customizable Trukk, a new Mek, and a multi-part Warboss), plus 15 Detachments and lore-heavy content in Codex: Orks, a new Armageddon standalone box lineup, and a 94-card Command Pack with tokens. It also introduces Orks-specific dice, ongoing app-backed rule and lore updates, and the Siege of Death Mire global campaign (ending July 13) that rewards new model reveals for the winning faction, with more Ork reveals to come.

Armageddon Minis Shine in Community-Painted Showcase
painting2 months ago

Armageddon Minis Shine in Community-Painted Showcase

Warhammer Community enlists top hobbyists to paint the new Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon boxed set, highlighting miniatures such as a Blood Angels Chaplain and a Weirdboy with works by Jon Gómez, Jon Ninas, José David González Ramos, Darcy Bono, Juan Sanz, Lukas Kuhn, Marko Miladinović, Patrick Brampton, Sam Lenz, Thibaut Rahm, Vincenzo Celeste, and Virginia Rosenberg; the Armageddon box launches on Saturday, 20 June, inviting readers to celebrate at their local Warhammer store.

Ork Big Mek Dakkarig stomps into Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon box
warhammer-400003 months ago

Ork Big Mek Dakkarig stomps into Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon box

Warhammer Community previews the Big Mek Dakkarig for the Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon launch box. The ambulatory war engine debuts with datacard rules and features a Dakkablitz ability that nearly doubles its fire rate against smaller targets, making it a tough, high-firepower Walker that works well with Dread Mob detachments and can serve as a Warlord; the piece also teases a Space Marines Land Speeder reveal in a follow-up preview.

Armageddon Unboxed: Orks Kick Off the New40k Lineup
gaming3 months ago

Armageddon Unboxed: Orks Kick Off the New40k Lineup

Warhammer Community dives into the Armageddon launch set’s Ork line, walking through the Warboss, Big Boss, Bannernob, Painboy, Weirdboy, 20 Boyz, 10 Gretchin, Wartrakk, and Big Mek Dakkarig. The article emphasizes push-fit minis with no clan markings for easy customization, notes features like a Waaagh! banner and interchangeable parts, and showcases painted examples (Bad Moons, Evil Sunz, Deathskulls). It also previews the Space Marines half of the launch box and teases forthcoming coverage of Dakkarig’s rules and the full unboxing video.