Deathguard News! Crimson Fist HYPE!

Summary

This is a Warhammer 40,000 news and hobby livestream, not a gameplay or story playthrough. The main topics are Death Guard and Crimson Fists news, alongside rumors, games, and the host’s upcoming Kickstarter.

Death Guard

• Black Library announced a sequel to The Lords of Silence, written by Chris Wraight. The host praised the original as one of his favorite Black Library books and speculated that the sequel may coincide with further Death Guard releases.
• Death Guard Nurgle cultists were rumored, but no models or release details were confirmed.
• The host speculated that Vorx, a prominent character from The Lords of Silence, could receive a model. This was not announced.

Crimson Fists

• Games Workshop posted another image of the Crimson Fists fighting orks, prompting excitement about the chapter’s future.
• The host expects the Crimson Fists to receive attention for Warhammer 40,000’s 40th anniversary in 2027. He also claimed Pedro Kantor’s model is finished and suggested it may be released then. These are the host’s expectations, not official confirmations.
• A Crimson Fists upgrade kit and additional Imperial Fists characters were discussed as possibilities, not confirmed releases.

Other Warhammer News and Rumors

• The host mentioned vague rumors of new Grey Knights material, Astra Militarum vehicles, and releases for other factions.
• A Tau rumor-engine image was interpreted as possibly showing rail weapons, with broader Tau releases rumored for early next year.
• The host argued that aircraft are becoming harder to use as 40K boards have shrunk, and suggested they could gradually disappear from the game.
• He criticized the overuse of Ultramarines in the setting and recommended reading official lore rather than relying on memes.

Games and Other Discussion

• Rogue Trader was praised for its story, though the host said he had not played it himself.
• The host is looking forward to Dawn of War IV and praised the detail shown in its army painter. He speculated that Chaos might appear in a later expansion, but offered no confirmation.
• He described Space Marine 2’s PvP as repetitive after unlocking the available content.
• Darktide came up briefly; the host said he plays with channel members.
• He also discussed World of Warcraft, sharing plans to play a Hunter, Druid, and Shaman.

Kickstarter and Practical Details

• The host’s Martyrdom Kickstarter was scheduled to launch at 18:30 UK time, with a livestream beginning around 18:00.
• Plastic production was planned with Archon Studios, and an EU shipping arrangement was discussed. The host said shipping and tariffs affect the final costs.
• He showed sample metal coins and dice intended for the project and hoped the campaign would reach stretch goals for additional plastic components.
• He said the campaign’s early and final periods would be important for judging its success.

People, Games, and Sources Mentioned

People and sources: Chapter Master Valrak (host), Chris Wraight, Games Workshop and its Instagram posts, Reddit (where a reposted image appeared), Archon Studios, Andy Serkis, Rob Inglis, and James Dornan, discussed in connection with The Hunt for Gollum.

Games and works: The Lords of Silence, Rogue Trader, Dawn of War IV, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Darktide, World of Warcraft, The Lord of the Rings, and Rings of Power.