Everything announced at Big Autumn Warhammer Preview 2026

A Necromunda tabletop RPG is on the way

OK, this might be the biggest surprise of the show. We're getting a D&D-style tabletop RPG based on Necromunda, seemingly made by Warhammer itself. Tipping you headfirst into the 40K underworld of the wartorn planet Necromunda, it's chock full of gorgeous new models as well as what would appear to be a pre-written adventure you and your party can run through. As a TTRPG core set, it also comes with a weighty rulebook and the usual game master screen/map collection/character sheets you'd expect.

Usually Warhammer tabletop RPGs are handled by external partners like Cubicle 7 - so it's very interesting that Warhammer is handling this one itself.

Gobbos are storming the grid iron in Blood Bowl

Blood Bowl continues to prove that it has some of the weirdest, most creatives models around, because we're getting a Night Goblin team full of squigs and tricksy greenskins. I'm particularly keen on the guy who's using a squig to play a trumpet.

The Tomb Kings are getting a brand-new range of plastic models

Our suspicions were true - the Tomb Kings are getting a massive overhaul for their Old World miniatures range. We're talking brand-new plastic troops, heroes, cavalry, and more, so it's a great opportunity to kick off a collection if you were ever tempted to start an army of the Nehekharan undead.

I adore these; they look a lot more dynamic than the previous, very old models.

Astartes 2 drops December 2026

We now have a release date for the Astartes 2 animation for Warhammer+ featuring the Death Watch... and I hope you're clear for a binge session this Holiday season, because it drops in December 2026.

Custodes Combat Patrol? Yes please

We're also getting a Custodes update book for Horus Heresy that pits them against the demons of Slaanesh. I hope you're ready to make those hellspawn pay.

The thing that really caught my eye was the new Custodes Combat Patrol box set for Warhammer 40K, though. This features a unit of basic troops (what looks like the basic Guard Sodality), a Shield Captain, a massive dreadnought, and flying Venatari Sodality. You're apparently getting two Combat Patrols in one here, because they can field so few troops each due to their power level.

The Emperor's finest are on their way, with new Custodes models and a Warhammer 40K Codex

And here we go - our first models of the show. The Custodes for Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40K are getting brand new terminators - the Aquilon Terminators. The versions available to you will vary depending on the game you're playing in. As an example, 40K players can give them gauntlets or power talons to go with their bolters.

These 40K rules will all be available in the new Custodes Codex, which looks as though it'll be the next release for the grim darkness of the far future. While loads of existing units are sticking around, most (if not all, it's hard to tell from the short preview we're seeing on screen) of the Horus Heresy additions from the past year or so are making their way to 40K.

It also looks as though they're getting a big power boost, with the basic Custodian being on par with Space Marine heroes. However, the tradeoff is that you'll be outnumbered because each individual soldier is so strong.

It's not just about paints

We're not just getting paints with Warhammer Tone Pro; the range also includes a couple of mediums for you to try. Shade Medium lets you turn any of the 150 paints into a shade, while the Blending Medium keeps it pliable for far longer. Both should come in very handy.

The stream also showed off the content creators and pro painters who've been hands-on with Warhammer Tone Pro (including my personal painting hero, Warhipster - if you want fantastic tutorials, I can't recommend his work enough). I'll be very interested to see what they think of this new range.

I think the fact that such a vaunted rogue's gallery of painters have been brought in to test the range suggests it's going to be big for Warhammer.

The new paint range are all about ease

We're now digging in to what these paints can do - and there's a lot of talk about flow, as well as how easy even tricky colors (like white or yellow) are to paint with here thanks to superior coverage and pigmentation.

All that sounds fabulous, but my question is this: are these paints replacing the existing range? It'd certainly make browsing and color progression easier to understand if they all use that straightforward numbering system.

Oh, and apparently we're getting a variety of new drybrushes with a more tapered edge. That includes smaller ones that get into small details without getting onto anything else.

New paints inbound - welcome Warhammer Tone Pro

A new paint range is on the way! Well, that was unexpected! Warhammer Tone Pro is 150 new paints,. There are 30 new colors, with 5 tones in each. 1 is the darkest, 5 is the lightest. I

As per usual, the stream is waiting for everyone to pile in. Don't worry, the good stuff is coming soon.

And here we go! Are we ready, everyone?

I'm excited to see a new duardin army

I'm also pumped for the Khazalite Holds, the upcoming duardin/dwarf faction for Age of Sigmar. While it's a brand-new army, this one seems heavily inspired by the past; judging by talk of 'mountain holds' and Gholems (rune-covered automatons brought to life through forgecraft and/or magic) in a tease earlier this week, I suspect they'll be classic dwarves like those seen in old-school Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Although it's a well-worn cliché, that's a niche the game doesn't cover right now; its current duardin are either steampunk sky pirates or mohawk-wearing berserkers who wear very little armor. The question is, will the Khazalite Holds exist alongside these two ranges or absorb them?

What I hope to see is a new Kill Team core box

Is there anything you're hoping to see today? Shout about it in the comments below. Personally, I can't wait for a new Kill Team box set. While it's possible that we'll get another one-off like Exodite or Kill Team: Terror on Devlan (these were largely solo/co-op experiences), we're due a full season launch around about now. We typically get a new core box with rules and terrain like Hivestorm and Tomb World every Fall, so it's certainly due.

In terms of what might be in that box, word on the street (and teasers from Warhammer itself) suggest we'll be getting a team made up of cursed Legion of the Damned Space Marines. Because new Ork Nobz were announced but haven't been released yet, I suspect they'll be the second squad.

As for terrain, the recent Armageddon box set (which was like Christmas come early for fans) featured a snippet of lore describing the Legion of the Damned fighting on planet Armageddon itself… so maybe this season will be set on that war-torn world as well?

Pre-show predictions

Before we start, let's go over some predictions. I have a full breakdown of everything I'm expecting to see elsewhere, but here's the short version.

• Legion of the Damned for Kill Team/40K: A flaming skull showed up during the preshow teaser, and even though this could relate to a few factions, rumors are swirling that it'll be the cursed Space Marine Legion of the Damned. These guys emerge from the Warp wreathed in fire to aid humanity when all hope is lost. Because they were referenced in the Armageddon box set, I think this is pretty likely.
• Khazalite Holds for Age of Sigmar: We know for a fact that a new Duardin faction is on the way because Warhammer told us so earlier this week. We haven't seen much yet, so we'll definitely get the full reveal here.
• Corpse Grinder Cult for Necromunda: We were teased with a 'corpse starch' tin drawing ahead of the Big Autumn Warhammer Preview, and this could reference the Imperial Guard and their habit of eating 'paste' made of… well, y'know. But because Necromunda is definitely getting a reveal during the show, I expect it'll be that game's Corpse Grinder gang instead.
• Custodes for 40K/Horus Heresy: It's been strongly implied that the Emperor's personal guard will be making an appearance, and a new brand of Custodes Terminator armor was leaked by Warhammer itself recently.
• Tomb Kings for Old World/Blood Bowl: Judging by a cheeky tease ahead of the Big Autumn Warhammer Preview, I think we can expect a revamped Tomb Kings army here. That, or Blood Bowl players.
• Greenskins for Darkwater/Blood Bowl: We know we're getting a reveal for the Darkwater board game this show, and Orc/Orruk squigs were shown off in teaser artwork. Could they be included in an expansion?

Here we go! The countdown timer is ticking down, and the reveals are about to begin. I'll be commenting on everything as it happens right here, then hitting a more detailed roundup afterward.