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The world's biggest wargame is a bit like phones in that new, updated versions are always coming out, and it won't be long before Warhammer 40K 11th Edition is joining the fray. That's because the system gets a revamp every three years (unlike the best board games, it's always evolving), which means we're due.
With Adepticon 2026 right around the corner, I'd be very surprised if we didn't see a reveal for Warhammer 40K 11th Edition during the livestream – that's certainly been the pattern before now. But what will it be like? What's changing, and which factions are going to headline this new version of the wargame?
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition essential info
- Likely to be a streamlining rather than an overhaul
- Launch box rumored to feature Orks vs. Space Marines
Want the TL:DR? Not a problem - here are your most burning Warhammer 40K 11th Edition questions, answered.
What is Warhammer 40K 11th Edition?
If it exists (which it almost certainly does), Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition is the 11th version of the game since it first came out in 1987. Besides providing updated rules based on community feedback and internal playtests, it'll kickstart a new game-wide storyline that moves the overall narrative forward. If rumors are to be believed, this will involve Orks and the wartorn world of Armageddon.
What does Warhammer 40K 11th Edition change about the game?
Nobody knows what the next edition will change about Warhammer 40,000 yet, but due to the large overhaul it received in the current edition, I suspect this one will be all about streamlining things. Expect smaller, quality-of-life tweaks rather than any sweeping edits. A good example would be the latest Kill Team edition swapping out the old, shape-based measurement system for classic inches.
Why is Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition coming out?
While you're still very welcome to play older editions of the game, new versions typically sand away rough edges or address larger issues. As an example, the current edition removed fluff and introduced more accessible rules.
How do we know Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition is coming soon?
The popular wargame's next edition is almost certainly going to be announced this week as part of Adepticon 2026. That's because versions of the game only last three years or so, and the current one launched in 2023 with the "Leviathan" box set. That means we're due an update, and these are traditionally revealed toward the end of March.
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition release date
- There's no release date yet...
- ...but it'll probably be June/July 2026
There's no hard and fast release date for Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition yet, but judging by previous versions, I'd say we're looking at a June or July 2026 launch. Both 10th Edition and Age of Sigmar's current edition came out around that time, so I'd say it's a dead cert for 40K 11th Edition.
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition new mechanics
- Likely to be a more subtle update than before
- Combat Patrol will hopefully get big improvements
Because Warhammer 40K 11th Edition hasn't been revealed yet, we can't say for sure what it's new mechanics are going to be… but we can make an educated guess. Namely, I don't see it being a major overhaul. The current 10th Edition introduced a host of sweeping changes to streamline Warhammer and make it more accessible, so I doubt the same will happen again now. After all, 10th has been incredibly popular and well-received on the whole. If it ain't broke…
That said, I think we're likely to see a lot of tweaks to the system that sand off many rough edges. Even though 10th was a success, it's not perfect – as we noted when it first came out, it was a bit unbalanced but a ton of fun.
It's easy to find plenty of community suggestions on what fans want changed too. As an example, one of the most consistent requests I'm seeing after trawling the likes of Reddit is a look at re-rolls (either adjusting or removing them entirely). Another very common thread is improvements to the Combat Patrol game mode, because it's not quite matching the Age of Sigmar equivalent – Spearhead – right now.
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition starter box
- Rumored to be called "Armageddon"
- Supposedly features Orks vs. Blood Angels
Every new edition of the game gets a limited-time launch box, and the same is almost guaranteed to be true for 11th. Rumors suggest that it'll focus on Space Marines and Orks, with word on the community grapevine being that the Blood Angels are going to face off with the Speed Freeks/Evil Sunz horde.
That makes a lot of sense; the greenskins have been due an update for a while, and giving them a host of vehicles will provide this iteration with a strong identity to help it stand out. Similarly, Blood Angels famously got a threadbare update in 10th Edition. While I doubt we'll get any Blood Angels-specific miniatures in the launch box, that's likely to be one of the first drops of the edition – they're due some love in 11th, along the lines of what the Dark Angels got back in 2024.
Leviathan may not be available any more, but you can still get the 10th Edition Ultimate Starter Set from the likes of Amazon at a discount. I wouldn't grab it unless you're keen to have those two Combat Patrols and some terrain, though.
As per usual, the launch box is probably going to feature models you can't get anywhere else alongside the updated rules (much as we saw with the Skaventide box for Age of Sigmar 4th Edition). If you want the definitive launch for Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition, you need to get your hands on this. Just be aware that stock will get snapped up quickly, so move fast.
Don't worry too much if you miss out, though. Official starter sets will follow soon after, and if the trio of 10th Edition boxes are anything to go by, a range of them will be available. These go from cheap 'n' cheerful sets with paints for total beginners to "Ultimate" boxes with terrain and, if it's like the last version, two full Combat Patrols. While you're missing out on the exclusive models from the launch box and the full core rules, you're getting everything else.
Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition deals
Warhammer 40K 11th Edition hasn't even been announced yet, so there are no deals to be had… but if a reveal is imminent, it won't be long before pre-orders are on the go. These will obviously go live at the Warhammer store, but they should appear at other retailers too. And because those retailers offer discounts on Warhammer stock, they'd be my go-to in this instance. For the US, start with Miniature Market. It takes a bit longer to get stock, but it'll knock around 10 to 20% off the MSRP. As for the UK, look no further than Wayland Games. It's by far the most reliable option around.
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