Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
The box set is scheduled for pre-order on June 6, 2026, with a full retail release in stores on June 20, 2026.
The new Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon launch box is the massive starter set for the game's 11th edition. Announced at AdeptiCon 2026, the set is narratively centered on the war-ravaged world of Armageddon, where the Imperium faces a renewed, devastating Ork invasion.
Key Features and Contents
The box is positioned as the largest starter release to date. It includes a total of 61 plastic, push-fit miniatures:
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23 push-fit Space Marines: Includes updated takes on classic Space Marine units, new weapon options, updated armour styles, and a new version of the classic Land Speeder.
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38 push-fit Orks: Includes refreshed Ork units along with new unit types, including the Bigboss and Dakkarig.
Additional materials in the box include:
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The Core Rules booklet for the 11th edition: A compact A5 softcover version of the new edition core rules, designed for easy reference during games and convenient transport.
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The Armageddon: Operation Imperator lore book: An exclusive 114-page book focused on the conflict across Armageddon, featuring new lore, artwork, maps, and background material.
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The Chapter Approved 2026-27 Mission Deck: Includes missions and objectives for the new edition of Warhammer 40,000.
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Dominatus Narrative Campaign Deck: A campaign system that lets players connect multiple games into a larger ongoing Warhammer 40,000 campaign.
Edition Highlights
The 11th edition introduces significant gameplay refinements designed to evolve the system without invalidating existing collections:
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Tactical Depth: Objective markers are moving away from circular discs toward terrain-based zones, and cover now affects hit rolls rather than armor saves.
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Army Building: Players can now mix multiple detachments, with over 70 new or updated options available at launch.
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Gameplay Flow: Combat resolution has been refined for better speed and clarity, and units gain new abilities to hide from enemy firepower through "concealment" rules.