The new edition of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy is rolling hard, and the Saturnine hype is real.
Next week, individual kits from the big box hit pre‑order, so wallets beware. As a long time Heresy player, I am thrilled by the options and the lore depth. Moreover, there is fresh White Dwarf content and juicy Black Library releases. Consequently, this week feels like a full hobby banquet.
Saturnine Praetor and Terminators
The standalone Saturnine Praetor is a dream kitbash base. You get a concussion hammer, a Saturnine war axe, and a plasma blaster. Additionally, you choose among four heads, tabard or pteruges, two chest aiguillettes, and two shoulder styles per side. The posing tabs are optional for custom stances on the rubble base. You also get a character transfer sheet with 339 decals.
The Saturnine Terminator Squad doubles down on brutal style and firepower. Each pair offers four heads, two plasma bombards, two twin heavy disintegrators, and two disruption fists. Knees have tabbed ball joints for easy posing, which you can cut. Moreover, a 618‑decal infantry sheet supports any Legion scheme.
Saturnine Siege Dreadnoughts
The Siege Dreadnought stands taller than a Leviathan and brings mid‑range pain. The Chiron loadout packs disintegrator cannon and heavy plasma bombard arms. You also pick photonic incinerators or twin concussion resonators for the chest. Furthermore, you get loyalist or traitor gorgets, two heads with two face plates each, a halo option, and three front plate sets.
The Ophion swaps the arms to inversion beamer and graviton pulveriser, with heavy particle shredders in the chest. Both boxes include a 528‑decal Dreadnought sheet. Also, separate weapon sprues land for both builds. Therefore, magnetising arms to mission swap is very doable.
Centurion and MkII Veterans with Disintegrators
A new Centurion rocks MkII Crusade armour and a power maul. You choose a helmeted head or a bare rebreather head, plus a 339‑decal sheet.
The MkII Veteran Squad embraces Terran disintegrators in style. You get ten Legionaries and a full tray of exotic guns. That means rifles, combi‑disintegrators, pistols, blasters, heavy disintegrators, and battery packs.
Additionally, an accessory frame and a 618‑decal sheet are included. If you want to arm other marks, the Disintegrator Upgrade Set adds twenty rifles and more across two frames.
Bunkers, Pods, and Big Guns
The Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform lays down quad autocannon storms. Its atomantic pavise projects a protective field, which is very on theme for sieges.
The returning Legiones Astartes Drop Pod arrives as a classic plastic kit. It comes with a 288‑decal vehicle sheet. Consequently, early strike lists get new life.
Play Aids and Dice
The Age of Darkness markers kit introduces plastic tokens for the new Tactical Statuses. You get Pinned, Suppressed, Stunned, and Routed markers, plus eight objectives. Additionally, the Age of Darkness dice pack brings nineteen D6 with Sons of Horus sixes and a scatter die. Your tray will thank you.
White Dwarf 515 Highlights
This issue is a Space Marine special with a playable Space Marine 2 Operations mini‑game. It includes cards, Bastior lore, and a guide to designing your own Chapter. Moreover, you get a unique 442‑decal transfer sheet and a double‑sided A2 poster. There is Skaven coverage for the Mortal Realms and a look at the Spires of the Gnaw diorama. Finally, the mag dives into Saturnine box miniature design and checks in on the Bunker.
Black Library and Collectibles
Dan Abnett’s The End and the Death: Volume III hits paperback pre‑order. This is the final act of the Siege of Terra, so emotions will run hot.
Additionally, the Sanctum Imperialis map returns as a cotton map with a handsome wrap and pendant. Andy Clark’s Kingsblade arrives in MP3, following Knights against ritual‑mad Word Bearers.
Streaming and Hobby Learning
Weapons and Wargear covers the humble lasgun and its setting footprint. Meanwhile, Victory Pointers breaks down movement in Age of Sigmar with practical tips. On Citadel Colour Masterclass, you can paint pale albino Seraphon for standout leaders. These are great hobby snacks between games.
Final Thoughts
This drop hits every part of the hobby loop. You get elite Saturnine killers, siege monsters, narrative toys, and new tools for the table. Moreover, the fiction and magazine content deepen the Heresy’s emotional punch. If you are building a Legion for the new edition, these releases add power and style. Consequently, next week looks perfect for upgrading lists and planning that first Saturnine‑era campaign. Skulls for the paint rack, victory for the Age of Darkness.
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