Another season on Warhammer TV is wrapping up, but it is not going quietly. Instead, we are getting a stack of end of season specials that lean hard into games, lore, and ridiculous Warhammer trivia.
Open Play takes center stage with a proper tournament outing at Warhammer World. Additionally, the Black Library Book Club returns to one of the biggest novels in the setting. Finally, Brainboyz is back to test how much useless Warhammer knowledge really lives in our heads.
Open Play Hits Warhammer World With Asymmetric War
The main event is a new episode of Open Play, and this time the crew leaves the studio entirely. They head across the car park and into Warhammer World to play in a Warhammer 40,000 event. The tournament uses Asymmetric War missions from the latest Chapter Approved mission deck, so the deployments are deliberately weird. Additionally, the Warhammer World events team helped host the crew and all their filming gear.
Alex decided to go big for the event by painting a fresh army for the show. He brought a Chaos Knights War Dogs list tailored to the one thousand point Incursion format. Normally he leans more toward narrative gaming than hard competition. However, the friendly atmosphere at the Wednesday Warhammer event quickly killed any nerves. After three savage games, he mostly just wanted to know when he could do the whole thing again.
The experience clearly hooked him, since he mentions that two chunky Chaos Knights are now waiting on his hobby desk. You can feel that classic escalation, where one fun event suddenly becomes a whole new project. Additionally, it shows how an event can nudge even narrative players into trying matched play tournaments.
Space Wolves Unleashed In Asymmetric War
Si used the event as an excuse to finally unleash his updated Space Wolves. Ever since the new army set released, he has been busy replacing older units with newer sculpts. Consequently, he had not actually played them since the new Codex landed, because painting kept eating his time. This tournament became the perfect chance to see the new look army actually fight.
The Asymmetric War missions have unusual deployment zones, so Si leaned into speed and aggression. His plan was simple but very Space Wolf. He would pin the enemy in combat as quickly as possible, then lock down objectives with an Intercessor squad behind the main fighting. Additionally, he built a list that really leaned into that plan.
Ragnar Blackmane led six Wolf Guard Headtakers as the central hammer unit. Two Blood Claw squads each had a Wolf Priest, which added extra damage and the ability to bring back models. That gave him three hard hitting units that could advance and charge, which suits Asymmetric missions perfectly. He then added two packs of Thunderwolf Cavalry to keep the pressure on and to chase down threats. Awooo indeed.
The event itself sounds like a great time. Si played three opponents who all leaned into the character of their armies. As a result, every game felt fun regardless of the final score. Additionally, he says that, in that environment, each battle felt like a win for both players. The episode is already up on Warhammer TV, and it might be the push some viewers need to try their first event.
Horus Rising Returns In The Book Club
The Black Library Book Club also gets a special episode this week. The team goes back to Horus Rising by Dan Abnett, which kicked off the entire Horus Heresy line. For many players this book is the moment the setting zoomed out and really showed the Great Crusade. Additionally, it set the tone for the whole Age of Heresy.
In the episode, the group looks at their favourite moments and scenes from the novel. They discuss the shape of the Great Crusade, the Legions at their height, and the early hints of tragedy. Additionally, it is the kind of relaxed deep dive that works nicely if you are painting Heresy armies at the same time.
Brainboyz, Warhammer+, And Why Now Is A Good Time To Subscribe
Brainboyz also returns, bringing its usual mix of chaos and quiz show energy. Four guests are split into two teams and tested over five rounds. Things start with simple true or false questions, then move into deeper faction based topics. Additionally, there is a round where players must guess models from photos of people mimicking poses and wargear with random household stuff. It sounds extremely silly in the best way.
All these specials live on Warhammer TV as part of a Warhammer+ subscription. If you are subscribed by the thirtieth of November, you are automatically entered into a prize draw. The pool includes copies of The Art of Warhammer Video Games signed by Andy Hall. It also includes the Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia, which comes with a Lieutenant Titus miniature and is signed by Wade from the studio. Additionally, there is Words of War, the miniature book of Space Marine quotes. There are five prize sets available, with the usual terms and conditions.
A Warhammer+ subscription also unlocks a back catalogue of more than five hundred shows and animations. If you sign up for a full year, you can pick one of two diorama miniatures for free. Additionally, you gain full army building access in the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar apps. You can claim your miniature, redeem codes from codexes and battletomes, and enter the Warhammer Vault by logging into your MyWarhammer account.
If you are not a subscriber yet, you can still sample a lot by signing in with MyWarhammer. You can watch The Enemy Without, a Deathwatch vignette, plus Loremasters episodes on Titans, Librarians, Stormhosts, and the Skaven Great Clans. Additionally, there are Battle Report episodes covering Tempestus Aquilons versus Vespid Stingwings in Kill Team, and Stormcast Eternals trying to squash Skaven in Age of Sigmar. You also get a Deep Strike episode on Total War: Warhammer, and a Citadel Colour Masterclass on painting glossy, rotting innards, which is delightfully gross.
Overall, this end of season run feels like a neat snapshot of what Warhammer TV does best. You get real games with real hobbyists, lore chats about cornerstone novels, and goofy quiz show energy for good measure. Additionally, there is a huge library and some nice extras waiting if you decide to jump into Warhammer+. If you are in the mood for hobby background noise or inspiration for your next army, this is a very good week to tune in.
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