Buckle up for an epic clash that could reshape the galaxy – Captain Titus is gearing up to reunite the 500 Worlds amidst a terrifying Necron uprising! Imagine the weight of command on your shoulders: tasked with reclaiming an entire sector from ancient, relentless enemies. But here's where it gets controversial... is this mission a noble crusade or a fool's errand against overwhelming odds? Stick around as we dive into the latest Warhammer 40,000 previews, where heroes clash with horrors in a battle for survival.
Captain Titus and The Wardens of Ultramar
After overcoming countless trials, Demetrian Titus has once again taken the helm as Captain of the Ultramarines 2nd Company, plunging headfirst into what seems like an insurmountable challenge. Yet, for a warrior like him, there's no place he'd rather be than in the thick of ferocious combat, surrounded by allies who share his unwavering resolve.
Titus is accompanied by a steadfast group of advisors and fighters, each bringing unique skills to the fray. This set features Captain Titus himself, along with his trusted comrades: Veteran Sergeant Metaurus and Ancient Gadriel, pillars of Ultramarine strength; Lucia Vestha, a diplomatic envoy from Ultramar; the Astropath Dainal Kornelius, who communicates across the stars; Gaius Silva, an experienced commander of the Ultramar Defence Fleet; and Aemelia Minervas, a high-ranking officer in the Ultramar Defence Auxilia, leading the 30th Macragge Defence Auxilia attached to Titus's armada. For added customization, there are two head options available for both Astropath Kornelius and Veteran Sergeant Metaurus, allowing players to personalize their miniatures to fit different narratives or aesthetics.
Nekrosor Ammentar
Behold a being so dreadful that even the unyielding Necrons – those ancient, robotic automatons who have slumbered for eons – tremble in fear. Nekrosor Ammentar embodies a rampant, homicidal madness that infects these mechanical horrors, driving them to ever-greater acts of destruction. Over countless centuries, its body has evolved into a nightmarish weapon designed solely to eradicate organic life forms. Crypteks, the Necron artisans who maintain and enhance their kind, have equipped it with razor-sharp bladed limbs for tearing through flesh, a sinuous tail that strikes like a serpent, enmitic projectors enabling it to burrow through battlegrounds, and the infamous unmaker gauntlet, a device of pure annihilation. And this is the part most people miss: despite its warped appearance, Nekrosor Ammentar possesses a sharp intellect, gathering a vast horde of followers – some cursed by the Destroyer plague that twists their minds toward slaughter, others aligning out of self-interest or dark ambition. Its true intentions remain shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear: it's now encroaching on the Imperium's Ultramar region, bringing doom to all in its path. This miniature will come with its own datasheet, released through the Warhammer Community platform, offering players detailed rules for incorporating this terror into their games.
C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer
Once a malevolent deity capable of snuffing out entire stars in a fit of sadism, the Nightbringer was shattered by the Necrons and its remnants subjugated into servitude. The C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer represents one such captive fragment, liberated by Necron dynasties to unleash upon foes deserving of total erasure. Its form is a fluid, living metal known as necrodermis, constantly morphing into a hooded specter of death, wielding a scythe that extends seamlessly from its eerie silhouette. In a single, sweeping motion, this blade can decimate hordes of lesser enemies, while its mere gaze siphons life force, dealing a staggering D6+3 wounds per glance. Updated rules for this iconic miniature will soon be available right here on Warhammer Community, giving players the tools to wield this cosmic horror in battles.
500 Worlds: Titus – The Battle for Unity Begins
Roboute Guilliman, the illustrious Primarch of the Ultramarines, has entrusted Captain Demetrian Titus with the colossal duty of retaking the Five Hundred Worlds of Ultramar. This endeavor is monumental, with some whispering that it borders on impossibility as forgotten adversaries awaken from the shadows. Nevertheless, we've got faith that Titus is the hero for the job...
But here's where it gets controversial: is Guilliman's strategy a bold reclamation or an overreach that could doom the Ultramarines? This narrative add-on for Warhammer 40,000 explores the initial skirmishes in the conflict for the 500 Worlds, spotlighting the Vespator Front and Titus's personal journey. Packaged in an elegant slipcase, it includes three softback books and a booklet brimming with backstory and gameplay rules for Warhammer 40,000.
Delving deeper, 500 Worlds: Titus spans 80 pages of rich lore, chronicling the start of the Ultramarian Reclamation – think detailed accounts of key figures, playable units, the swarms of psychosis-driven Necrons led by Nekrosor Ammentar, and the fierce struggles over Novamagnor. It provides beginners with a gentle introduction to these complex factions, explaining how Necrons are undead machines bent on eradicating life, while Ultramarines are superhuman warriors defending humanity.
500 Worlds: Titus – Dread Incursions offers gameplay for Boarding Actions, those nail-biting close-quarters fights aboard ships or tombs. The base rules are reprinted for ease, alongside 12 fresh missions – half for standard environments and half tailored to Tomb World settings – plus enhanced rules tweaks. New detachments include the Shield of the Void for Space Marines (enhancing defensive tactics, perfect for holding lines against hordes) and the Harbinger Cabal for Necrons (bolstering their destructive cults with strategic depth). Additionally, there are four Dread Incursion Campaigns, covering voidship infiltrations, Necron tomb raids, ship-to-ship duels, and explorations of derelict space hulks filled with ancient perils. For newcomers, this expands on Boarding Actions by adding thematic elements, like how Tomb World terrain represents eerie, bio-mechanical ruins that can trap players in claustrophobic ambushes.
500 Worlds: Titus – War on the Vespator Front is a 56-page guide for multiplayer map campaigns centered on the Vespator Front. It lays out the framework for managing multiple war zones, complete with six new missions infused with flavor to capture the essence of the conflict – imagine battles where Ultramarines must reclaim planets while Necrons unleash plagues. Included are a fold-out campaign map and a sticker sheet with 252 stickers, allowing players to track progress visually, which is a great way for beginners to grasp campaign mechanics without feeling overwhelmed.
500 Worlds: Titus – Detachments is a concise 16-page booklet introducing fresh detachments for Warhammer 40,000. Space Marines gain the Orbital Assault Force (for drop-pod assaults, ideal for quick strikes), the Bastion Task Force (fortifying positions against invasions), and the Reclamation Force (specializing in retaking territory). Necrons receive the Pantheon of Woe (amplifying their god-like entities' powers), the Cursed Legion (enhancing cursed units' ferocity), and the Cryptek Conclave (boosting technological warfare). These rules will also appear on Warhammer Community and the app, making them accessible for all players.
And for collectors, there's a luxurious edition with gold foil accents on the slipcase and books, turning it into a prized display piece for Ultramarines enthusiasts. Remember, both versions are limited stock, so grab them while you can!
Space Marine Heads
The galaxy teems with hundreds of Space Marine Chapters from diverse worlds, each boasting distinct traditions and combat styles. Spice up your army with this versatile set of Space Marine Heads, featuring 15 helmeted heads in various ranks and designs, 30 bare heads for exposed heroism, and two Terminator armor helmets plus two bare heads for those hulking suits of power armor. It's a simple yet effective way to customize models, helping beginners differentiate units and tell unique stories on the battlefield.
Boarding Actions Terrain Set
Engage in heart-pounding skirmishes inside the perilous guts of a Necron tomb or voidship with this dedicated terrain kit. It includes two game boards and 50 Tomb World pieces – double what's in the standard Killzone set – to craft confined arenas. Special rules in the 500 Worlds: Titus – Dread Incursions book guide its use, emphasizing claustrophobic tactics like flanking through narrow corridors. This product is also stock-limited, perfect for players wanting to enhance immersion in these intimate, high-stakes fights.
500 Worlds Battalion: Necrons
Instill dread and devastation in your foes with a battalion of Destroyer Cult Necrons, fanatical in their quest to obliterate all organic beings. The box packs a Hexmark Destroyer, two Lokhust Heavy Destroyers, three Skorpekh Destroyers and their Plasmacytes, plus three Ophydian Destroyers and another Plasmacyte. It serves as a sturdy foundation for a new Necron army or bolsters an existing one, and pairs seamlessly with the new Cursed Legion Detachment to amplify their lethal arsenals. For example, beginners might start by fielding these Destroyers in small games to learn Necron mobility and firepower. Again, available while supplies last.
Destroyer Cult Dice Set
Embrace the spreading insanity with this 16-dice set themed around the Destroyer Cult. Each die is molded from black gem-like plastic, with light green pips and the Mark of the Nekrosor on the sixes – a fitting complement to your growing Cult forces. It's a fun, thematic accessory that adds flair to rolls, though some might argue it's just cosmetic. Limited stock!
Farsight: Blade of Truth
In the vast Vior’losan desert, a solitary exile – both idolized and despised – embraces seclusion. Commander Farsight has set aside his enigmatic alien blade and advanced battlesuit to foster peace with his followers. But tranquility shatters as a Tyranid bio-fleet descends upon Vior’los, poised to consume his newfound home. Amid the chaos, betrayal emerges from within via the cunning Ethereal Aun’Va, and further trials test Farsight and his comrades. Phil Kelly's Farsight: Blade of Truth will be up for pre-order in paperback this coming Saturday.
Vaults of Terra: The Omnibus
Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor Erasmus Crowl finds himself entangled in a sinister plot within the Imperial Palace, one that imperils all of humanity. Alongside his apprentice Luce Spinoza, they must decipher the enigma or witness the Imperium's collapse.
This omnibus compiles three short stories and three novels by Chris Wraight into a single volume. Pre-order it as an eBook next Friday or paperback the following Saturday.
Fulgrim: The Perfect Son
Fulgrim, the exalted Primarch of the Emperor’s Children, challenges his dispersed legionnaires to conquer the Imperial planet Crucible and deliver the head of its defending Black Templar. His ambitions extend beyond mere planetary domination, transforming a quick assault into a protracted siege. As victory hangs in the balance and the world burns, the aspirants face a harsh reality: what costs must they endure for triumph and Fulgrim's approval, and what remnants of themselves will survive the carnage? Jude Reid's Fulgrim: The Perfect Son is available for paperback pre-order next Saturday.
Siege of Terra: The Shattered and the Soulless
Unearth primordial mysteries, agonizing decisions, and savage warfare that could redefine the galaxy's destiny in this omnibus collecting two tales by Graham McNeill. In Sons of the Selenar, the Shattered Legions arrive on Terra, but a dire message from the Kryptos pulls the Sisypheum's crew into a perilous underground expedition on Luna, uncovering buried secrets. Fury of Magnus tracks the sorcerer Magnus the Red on a deeply personal incursion into the Imperial Palace, culminating in a confrontation with the Emperor. Pre-order in eBook on Friday or paperback on Saturday.
Dominion Genesis (French Edition)
Gryphonne IV, a formidable forge world of the Adeptus Mechanicus, fell to Hive Fleet Leviathan's voracious appetite. Its surviving Magi languish in purposeless drift, but Explorator Talin Sherax defies this apathy, pursuing archaic human technologies from a bygone era. Discovering a legendary artifact capable of restoring lost glories, she embarks on a perilous quest that skirts heresy yet promises transformation. French readers can pre-order Jonathan D Beer's Dominion Genesis in eBook on Friday or paperback on Saturday.
Leontus: Lord Solar (French Edition)
Orbiting Fortuna Minor, an Imperial fleet flees in disarray, outmaneuvered by orkish trickery, as a rescue pod plummets to the surface. Survivors encounter a planet overrun by Speed Waaagh!s, its populace forced to construct grotesque idols of ork deities. Emerging from the pod is Arcadian Leontus, Lord Commander of the Segmentum Solar, a tactical genius with a history of triumphs. Even without his legions, Leontus refuses to merely endure; he aims to conquer. Rob Young's Leontus: Lord Solar is available for French pre-order in eBook on Friday or paperback on Saturday.
Tomb World (French and German Editions)
Khemet has safeguarded her dynasty's tombs for eons, awaiting the legions' resurrection. As they awaken, dormant ambitions and deceptions resurface. Betrayed, confined, and scarred by failure, Khemet suffers Necron society's harshest penalty. Yet, a chance to redeem her honor and status looms – by obliterating an entire world. French and German readers can pre-order Jonathon D Beer's Tomb World in eBook on Friday or paperback on Saturday.
Dropsite Massacre (German Edition)
Horus's treason against the Emperor was meant as a covert assassination, but it's been exposed. In retaliation, Rogal Dorn and Malcador the Sigillite mobilize the greatest assembly of legionaries and Primarchs ever to crush the uprising swiftly. Unbeknownst to the Loyalists, the treachery runs deeper, leading them into a brutal ambush. John French's Dropsite Massacre offers a fresh viewpoint on this pivotal Horus Heresy event. German readers can pre-order in eBook on Friday or paperback on Saturday.
A new year of Warhammer TV begins with a trip to the Painting Desk, as Ed chats to Warhammer Design Studio member Daz about his extensive collection of personal projects, including a Leagues of Votann Kâhl painted for Golden Demon, and a series of three dioramas tracing an encounter between Galen and Doralia ven Denst and a succession of foul vampires.
On Questing Nights, the gang venture further into the Jade Abbey and find themselves in the domain of Belga the Cystwitch, as the battles get fiercer and more of Nurgle’s servants rush to greet the adventurers. In Deep Strike, Alex sits down with two of the creative team behind the recent Warhammer 40,000 books by DK, discussing their favourite parts and what goes into creating them.
Next week on Warhammer Community we’ll be revealing two new Commemorative Series miniatures for store anniversaries in 2026 and taking a look at the lore of the 500 Worlds and the Necron threat, as well as checking out some of the rules.
What do you think – is Captain Titus the ultimate hero destined for victory, or is the Necron threat too overwhelming for any single leader to overcome? And here's a controversial twist: could the Ultramarines' reclamation efforts inadvertently awaken even greater horrors from the galaxy's past? Share your thoughts in the comments – do you agree with Guilliman's gamble, or disagree and think it's a setup for disaster? We'd love to hear your take!
