If you’ve been itching for new Warhammer 40,000 thrills, this week is a feast. Somneft, a desolate backwater planet, becomes the stage for the latest Kill Team expansion.
The Deathwatch are tasked with stopping an ancient Necron tomb from rising, and things get seriously intense. Alongside the miniatures, there’s terrain, missions, and lore that any tabletop veteran will appreciate. From classic Aeldari to Sisters Novitiate, the lineup of new releases and made-to-order miniatures has something for every army and hobbyist.
Even better, these releases aren’t just about collecting—they inject fresh tactical challenges into your games. Claustrophobic corridors, hit-and-run biomorphs, and fully detailed terrain pieces give you that immersive experience you’ve been craving. It’s also a chance to revisit some of the most iconic miniatures from Warhammer’s history, newly updated for modern gameplay.
Kill Team: Tomb World – Enter the Emerald Nightmare
The newest Kill Team expansion plunges players into the tombs of Somneft in the Nephilim Sector. The Deathwatch, elite specialists pulled from multiple Chapters, are sent to prevent a Necron uprising. The narrative sets up a tense cat-and-mouse scenario: a Cryptek awakens early and starts hunting the Space Marines. As someone who loves tactical missions, this mix of lore and action is exactly why Kill Team stands out.
The box includes two full Kill Teams with enough miniatures to field both sides, including heavily detailed operatives sporting unique Chapter shoulderpads. On the Necron side, the Canoptek Circle is ready to stalk your squad with Tomb Crawlers, an Accelerator, a Reanimator, and three warriors led by a geomancer.
The level of detail in the sculpts is fantastic, and the set also contains 10 Necron Warriors and three Scarab Swarms, along with 25 terrain pieces and a matching board. The included 80-page Tomb World Dossier delivers background lore, Killzone maps, Joint Ops missions, and Adversary Ops missions—perfect for solo or two-player campaigns. Tokens, datacards, and event cards round out the box, giving you everything you need for deep, replayable sessions.
Battleclade and Raveners – Tech and Terror
For fans of Adeptus Mechanicus, the Battleclade release brings Tech-Priests and Servitors into the fold. You can customize Servitors into gun platforms, combat units, or medics, all controlled by a Servitor Underseer. The included datacards provide faction rules, equipment, and operative profiles.
Meanwhile, the Raveners bring fast, tunneling biomorphs into Kill Team. With hit-and-run tactics, the Raveners are excellent for ambushes.
Five miniatures allow building a Ravener Prime plus specialized types like the Wrecker or Venomspitter, and their datacards give you everything you need for competitive or narrative play.
Killzone Upgrade: Tyranid Infestation and Sisters Novitiate
For terrain enthusiasts, the Tyranid Infestation upgrade adds 15 scatter pieces, including gestation sacs, spore vents, and brood nests. It’s a flexible addition to both Kill Team and Warhammer 40,000, and the rules are free to download.
On the infantry front, the Sisters Novitiate squad lets players field rookie Adepta Sororitas in both melee and ranged roles. Surviving these early missions is a rite of passage before promotion to Battle Sisters.
Classic Miniatures Make a Triumphant Return
If nostalgia is your jam, Warhammer is bringing back several classic lines. Eldrad Ulthran, Phoenix Lords, and the Aeldari Webway Gate return in metal and plastic kits. Emperor’s Children fans can also rejoice as classic Noise Marines, Lucius the Eternal, and Fabius Bile are repackaged for a made-to-order run. The detail and pose variety on these updated sculpts are stunning, offering a perfect mix of collector’s appeal and gameplay usability.
Assassinorum and Black Library Highlights
The Black Library continues to expand the narrative side of Warhammer. Assassinorum: Kingmaker follows Vindicare assassin Absolom Raithe as he navigates political intrigue and deadly rivals.
Audiobooks and ebooks like Lord of Chaos, The Legend of Sigmar, and Final Deployment deliver immersive stories from across the 40k and Age of Sigmar universes. Meanwhile, Warhammer+ offers end-of-season specials, including a five-day army build challenge and the Brainboyz quiz show, keeping hobbyists entertained beyond the tabletop.
Final Thoughts – A Week Worth the Battle
Overall, this week’s Warhammer releases are a mix of tactical innovation, classic nostalgia, and immersive storytelling. Tomb World stands out as a must-have expansion, blending intense combat with rich lore. The new and returning miniatures provide options for both competitive players and collectors. Whether you’re diving into the Necron tombs, sneaking with Raveners, or guiding Sisters Novitiate through their first missions, there’s something to excite every gamer. Prepare your paints, sharpen your dice, and get ready to plunge into the emerald nightmare.
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