Everything revealed at the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026
We're reporting on all the biggest announcements for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and more
I know it's hard to believe considering how focused Games Workshop has been on 11th edition, but there is life beyond Armageddon, and today's Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026 proves that. It's offering even more Warhammer 40K, the promise of a new Age of Sigmar army, a brand-new Kill Team box set, Old World goodies, Horus Heresy action, and plenty of other reveals besides all that. Phew - take a deep breath. There's a lot to go over.
To save you time, I'm rounding up the latest reveals here alongside live updates as we work through the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026. Once there are details for each announcement, I'll also provide a quick summary across individual sections too – that way you can skip ahead to the system you're interested in, be it Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, or something else.
Warhammer 40K
Despite 40K being the talk of the town right now thanks to the arrival of Armageddon (which was very much Christmas come early for fans), the grim darkness of the far future wasn't left behind in the Big Summer Warhammer Preview. Here's a full roundown of what we got.
- New starter sets: As expected, a slate of beginner boxes are on the way for Warhammer 40K. However, these don't follow the previous structure – instead, there's one massive Starter Set with what look to be two Combat Patrols (Orks and Space Marines, both drawn from the Armageddon box set) alongside a wealth of unpainted terrain. However, if that's not your jam (you just want one of the factions or already have terrain), you can get individual Ork or Space Marine starter kits with a Combat Patrol alongside some paints. Finally, there's a smaller, more affordable Introductory Set which includes a handful of Space Marines and Orks - all with new poses, by the way - in addition to paints.
- Ork Codex & models: The greenskins get the first Codex for 40K 11th Edition, and it feels like it's going to be the definitive version of the book. All the rules here are useable in every type of game, and there are 15 Detachments to try as well. Alongside this tome, a brand-new Mek and Trukk were shown off. More miniatures will apparently drop in the not-so-distant future, so keep an eye out.
- Terrain: What's a new edition without some scenery to fight over? An all-new set of ruins and sci-fi machinery is on the way, available separately or together (all unpainted). Don't fancy painting all that? A mega-sized, pre-painted box set called "Battlefield" is on the way too.
Age of Sigmar
This is an interesting one. During the preview for the show at Warhammer Community, a whole army was teased. What could it be? Rumors have swirled about an Ogor Mawtribes refresh for months now, so could they be finally stepping into the limelight?
Kill Team
With the release of Kill Team: Terror on Devlan, we're now due a fresh season for the game with all-new terrain – so I guess now's the perfect time to announce it as part of the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026. It's hard to tell what this will be ahead of time, of course, but I'm hoping for a jungle Kill Zone with the return of Catachans. It has to happen at some point, right? It's a battlefield type we're missing from the game, and it'd be great to have new trees or flora we can use in 40K as well.
Horus Heresy
I'm completely blind on this one, so it's going to be a genuine surprise regardless of what happens. Is there anything you're hoping for? Personally, I'd like to see some more Solar Auxilia kits.
The Old World
If you've wanted to try Warhammer The Old World but felt put off by its scale (there's usually a lot of infantry to paint after all), publisher Games Workshop hears you – it just announced a new core set.
This new Warhammer The Old World Core Set features everything you need to play; besides a revised rule book, dice, range rulers, and a battlemat, two armies are included; a totally revamped Warriors of Chaos force with all-new models alongside models from the recent Cathay range, which did a lot to convince us to get into The Old World this time last year. A lot of attention is gonna be paid to those new Chaos models, however, and rightly so; they are beyond imposing.
These will be joined before long by a new, massive Lord on Chaos Dragon that you can also make as a Sorcerer on double-headed monster. It's a pretty jaw-dropping model.
Legions Imperialis
We must be getting close to an update for the core game; the original Legions Imperialis starter set dropped back in 2023, so we're right on track for a three-yearly update that Games Workshop typically sticks to. Is that definitely gonna happen? It's far from a guarantee, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Necromunda
Much like Imperialis, I think Necromunda is due a new core set; it's been a while since Necromunda Hive Secundus dropped, and that felt more like a spinoff than anything else. As such, I'm half expecting a fresh entry-point for the game to be teased here.
Blood Bowl
Seeing as we only just got a new edition of the game, I'm gonna assume we're talking new or revised teams for this year's Big Summer Warhammer Preview.
Live updates
The Ogor Mawtribes are stomping their way to Age of Sigmar
Well, it looks like the rumors were true! A revised, refreshed version of the Ogor Mawtribes are on the way to Age of Sigmar, and it's a much-needed revamp for some models that are a couple of decades old. Because the old ones were designed for Fantasy, they were a bit limited in posing because they had to rank up - but not now. The result is some very dynamic posing.
We'll get our first crack at these guys with the Ogor Mawtribes Battleforce, a bit like the box the Helsmiths of Hashut got last year; it contains many of the new miniatures for the range, not to mention stat cards and the Battletome. In terms of models, the lineup includes my personal favorite, the Maulbeast riders (Raiders or Cavalry). They look like something from Star Wars, and I really wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of those massive jaws.
This box will be followed by a variety of hero units like the Cleavers, Gutseers, and a remade Butcher that is basically a cross between chefs and wizards. These will be led by Redd the Maw, High Slaughtermaster; this Ogor priest rides into battle atop a huge, gore-filled cauldron.
For the Emperor, Custodes are inbound
We're on a whistle-stop tour to the Age of Darkness, and it's time for the Custodes to shine in this year's Big Summer Warhammer Preview. Previous resin models have been remade as multi-part plastic miniatures, namely the Gyrefalcon Jetbike Sodality and the very impressive, very filigreed Telemon Dreadnought. These are backed up by the Pallas Grav-Attack, which should be able to keep your rather expensive, veteran troops safe.
Time for kickoff
It's time for a brief break in the world of Blood Bowl now. Alongside a new Sevens pitch, some individual big-hitters you can add to your Chaos-themed teams - Minotaurs and Rat Ogres - are inbound.
Chaos falls upon the Old World with a new core set
We're now diving headlong into fantasy with The Old World - the mass-battle system that sees you fielding enormous hordes on the battlefield. First up is an all-new core box with everything you need to play: the core rules and two armies to battle with. Those forces are Cathay vs. an all-new range for Warriors of Chaos. We've already seen Cathay's lineup, but Chaos? Those are new. These heavily-armored behemoths are incredibly imposing, and my goodness, are they good-looking. We've come a long, long way from those mono-pause dark knights from the '80s.
This will be followed by a Lord on Chaos Dragon, which is simply enormous. This thing towers over the field and can be built as a Sorcerer on two-headed Chaos dragon if you'd prefer. No matter which version you choose, you can have either the Lord or Sorcerer on foot as an extra.
A new way into Warhammer
Looks like there's a new way into the Warhammer hobby! Welcome to the Warhammer Academy, a beginner-friendly site to learn everything you need to know about Warhammer. This will launch alongside the aforementioned Warhammer 40K starter sets.
It's time for some WAAAAGH, because a new Ork Codex and models are on the way
The first Codex isn't Space Marines, as I'd expected! No, Orks have that honor instead. This will be accompanied by a host of miniatures, the first of which is a fresh Mek (the greenskins' engineer, basically) and an incredible new Trukk. This thing is so, so full of character; it feels like Mad Max crossed with something from Wacky Racers.
That's not it, though; more is apparently on the way, following the worldwide Death Mire campaign I mentioned earlier.
Terrain, as far as the eye can see
Hey, did you spot the terrain in that Starter Set? Well, you can either pick those pieces up separately and unpainted in individual sets (with the ruined buildings or sci-fi equipment sold separately), or as part a fancy-pants, pre-painted terrain box set. This is called "Battlefields" and features all of the above for an Incursion-sized match, but ready-painted. These come on sprues and must still be assembled, but at least you don't need to slave away painting it all.
Look out, there are smaller 40K starter sets too
We're not done with Warhammer 40K beginner boxes quite yet! If you just want the Orks or Space Marines and don't fancy grabbing both (or the terrain), you can get a box set for either one with the Combat Patrol, some paints, and tools included.
There's also a smaller Introductory Set with a smaller selection of models and some paints. These feature new Space Marine Intercessor sculpts and Ork Boyz, also with new poses.
New 40K Starter Sets, inbound!
OK, the live show is go! First up, Warhammer 40K. Things are kicking off with a brand-new Starter Set for the 11th Edition of the game, featuring Combat Patrols for both Orks and Space Marines (e.g. a good chunk of the Armageddon box set) alongside terrain and everything you need to play.
Will we get new Orks or Space Marines? A Codex for one is guaranteed
It's not entirely clear yet whether we'll see reinforcements for the new Ork or Space Marine factions yet, or whether they'll be reserved for the aftermath of the Death Mire campaign (this is a worldwide event where you submit the results of your battles for Warhammer 40K 11th Edition). We were promised that the victors would get to see new goodies for their faction, after all...
What are you hoping for?
What are you looking forward to? Is there anything in particular that you're excited about? Personally speaking, I can't wait to see what Kill Team's next instalment has in store. It's roughly time for a new Kill Zone, and I'm crossing my fingers that we get a jungle theme. The game could do with more wild terrain pieces, and an alien forest would do the job nicely. Plus, it'd be a great excuse to redo those old, old Catachan Jungle Fighter models...
Ready for some reveals, gang? The Big Summer Warhammer Preview Show 2026 is about to begin. GamesRadar+ Tabletop Editor and lifelong Warhammer nerd Benj here, ready to chat about everything the stream has in store for us.
