11th EDITION IS HERE! What comes next?! Rumour time!

Storyline / “What’s next” context

• The video is mostly a Warhammer 40,000 11th edition launch discussion, with the host confirming Space Marines won “11th edition” in the context of a tournament/event their group was playing/recording.
• The host then shifts into rumors and upcoming releases, including speculation about:
  • Additional Space Marine and Ork refresh/release waves in the coming months.
  • Firstborn models moving to Legends status (with exceptions rumored).
  • Potential new Dreadnought variants (including “Venerable Dreadnought” rumors) and additional character/Dreadnought coverage.

Gameplay highlights & key changes discussed (11th edition)

What feels different

• The host argues 11th edition is “10th edition with extra things”, but stresses that the big practical change was the app/mission system rather than core rules alone.
• They repeatedly note that how “fun” the game feels often depends on:
  • The opponent
  • How well objectives and terrain interactions line up

App-driven missions (War Journal / mission parameters)

• The host praises the app feature where:
  • Players generate/choose a scenario narrative based on what armies/units they’re bringing
  • Example: if you field lots of assault units, the mission may favor objective alignment and points-style fit
• The host also criticizes the app:
  • They mention bugs, including an example where another player’s mission parameters didn’t display correctly
  • They believe it was rushed out and “shouldn’t have launched in this state”

Randomized mission effects / terrain rules

• The host highlights that you can select or randomize mission parameters that significantly alter play, including:
  • Terrain line-of-fire direction changes (shots can come from more angles)
  • Vehicle interactions like smash-through terrain (tanks plowing through buildings/obstacles more directly)

Charge system feel

• The host discusses a simplified/streamlined charge procedure:
  • Instead of selecting a specific target/intent in the same way as older systems, you roll dice to determine where you go
  • Then you commit within that framework
• They debate whether this:
  • Makes interception/effects easier
  • Or changes player agency

Unit/army advice and meta talk

Space Marines performance & “good matchups”

• The host consistently frames Space Marines as strong/winning in their group and tournaments.
• They note enjoyment with early games, attributing most changes to missions/terrain/app rather than only list-building.

Defilers / Obliterators / other Chaos units

• Defiler: discussed as potentially OP-ish, but outcomes depended on tactical moments—survive shooting, then charge and clean up Terminators.
• Obliterators: the host admits they don’t personally run them, so they can’t speak from firsthand experience.

Are Defilers still OP?

• The host doesn’t answer with a strict yes/no. Instead, they describe a specific match:
  • Defilers shot at their Terminators; they survived
  • Then a charge swing occurred and changed the outcome

“Which army should I buy?” (buying advice)

• General advice for new 11th edition buyers:
  • If you don’t want to play Space Marines + Orks, the host suggests waiting for smaller dedicated box sets.
  • If you do want both factions, buying the launch box can make sense.
• They discourage buying older/unchanged kits at modern prices:
  • Specifically calling out models they believe are overdue for refresh and might become Legends

Painting / hobby strategies (in-video tips)

Terrain presentation

• They feel terrain looks “a bit bare” and want to add:
  • Gravel/flock
  • Better mat choices—more gray tones to blend

Yellow Space Marine scheme

• They recommend their own spray option (“Varac yellow” from Color Forge), or alternatives like:
  • Citadel Contrast used as a thin base to approximate a “yellow glaze”
• For finish matching:
  • Use AK super matte afterward to get the matte look rather than a shinier glaze finish

Assembly/painting approach

• Preference for sub-assembly:
  • Paint helmets, backpacks, and bodies/pouldrons separately in batches
• They advise against permanently gluing bases first if it makes hard-to-reach areas difficult for airbrush/brush work
• For push-fit kits:
  • Trim/adjust pegs to avoid gaps
  • Re-glue after painting

Strategies/mini-tactics explicitly mentioned

• Tanking/charging scenarios
  • Example where a key character (Lysander/Lzando—spelled inconsistently in subtitles) survived double charging
  • Then wiped the opposing unit due to a high attack profile (described as Strength 10 with AP and multi-damage)
• Counterplay on charge turns
  • They mention using a strategem that lets a unit strike back if a model dies, swinging momentum before the next activation
• Objective/mission planning
  • They emphasize that the app-selected/random mission parameters should influence:
    • Which units you bring
    • What/where you prioritize

Rumors & upcoming plans (non-story “What’s next”)

• The host expects/speculates:
  • More Space Marine releases, plus separate Ork/SW refresh-related releases soon
  • Dreadnought character options, including Chaplain Dreadnought-style ideas and “apothecary dreadnought” rumors
• Old World (discussion of Age of Sigmar/Old World split):
  • Rumor that Old World gets a “1.5” update with new Bretonnia content and specific releases (including Kislev mentioned)

Featured gamers / sources (mentioned at the end)

The subtitles include many chatters and creators, but the clearly identifiable named sources/gamers repeatedly referenced are:

• Florida Eccentric
• Toxic (gifted memberships)
• Augustine
• Woodimp
• Dhaka / Daka
• Dudex
• Chris Jones
• Stow
• Walker
• Jed(e)l
• Mortis
• Mike H775
• Deart (Deart guy)
• Bob
• Cuba
• Varra / Varak / Val (the host; identity appears to be “Val”/“Varra” style)
• Grot Pit (Instagram account referenced for Nurgle-style conversions)