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Warhammer Reveal Show Schedule: Disrupted or Delayed?
Games Workshop’s Warhammer “reveal show” schedule appears to have been disrupted. Instead of the expected announcements, the video focuses on the lack of a reveal-show format and speculates on what could come next.
No Reveals From the Warhammer Open (Newport, Wales) Sneak Peek
- The creator points to a teased event (“Whammer Open… in 2026”) and claims attendees were expected to see “sneak peeks” during that weekend.
- However, no official reveal show—or notable reveal content—was delivered or announced.
- They suggest people might have seen something on-site, but based on available public information, Games Workshop “gave us nothing.”
Nova Open (Early September) Likely Won’t Include a Reveal Show
- The video argues that Nova Open has previously not run a full reveal show, instead leaning on smaller formats (such as video/interview-style coverage).
- The creator claims sources tied to Nova indicate Games Workshop again has no plans for another full reveal show there.
Next Major Reveal Show May Shift to LVO (Early October)
With Newport and Nova not delivering major reveal events, the creator theorizes:
- The next big reveal moment may be LVO (early October).
- The central speculation is that GW may be “pulling back” reveals to better align with upcoming rule/product releases—especially Space Marines.
Space Marines Predicted as the LVO Focus
The creator connects the timing to community chatter about:
- Ork releases arriving soon
- Uncertainty about what new Space Marine content could follow the Space Marine Codex
They further speculate:
- The Space Marine Codex could be announced in late September
- Release timing could fall mid/early October to late October
- That would make LVO a strong candidate for building hype around those products
11th Edition Box Set Contents Likely Sold Separately + More Add-Ons
The video claims models shown in the Space Marines starter/box set may later transition into individual products, including:
- Intercessor-related updates
- Vanguard Veterans loadouts
It also lists speculation such as whether Vanguard Veterans could receive specific weapons/options (e.g., claws, shields, thunder hammers).
Kill Team “Next Big Box” Also Predicted for LVO
Instead of Nova, the creator argues that at LVO GW will preview the next major Kill Team box, theorized to be:
- Legion of the Damned
They also claim GW has at least semi-confirmed “Orc Knobs” as part of the broader Kill Team/seasonal direction.
They connect this to an expected release window:
- The Kill Team box could launch around October/November
- Timing would align with the Space Marine Codex
- It could also include Legion of the Damned material
Later-Year Outlook
- November: likely a Black Library-related reveal (the creator notes GW usually does something around then).
- Christmas: heavy chatter suggests GW will preview a new Warhound in plastic before the year ends.
- LVO could be involved, but the rumor is framed as the most plausible explanation being that it happens as part of the Christmas reveal
- The creator also mentions alternative Christmas possibilities (e.g., AOS/Old World), but treats the Warhound rumor as most likely.
Overall thesis: GW’s big reveal programming is temporarily paused or shifted, with the main “hype engine” likely moving to LVO in early October, centered on Space Marines and possibly Kill Team (Legion of the Damned)—then followed by Black Library in November and a larger Christmas-scale reveal.
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