Future SPACE MARINE Releases! More Rumours confirmed! Theories and more!

Overview

The video is a wide-ranging speculation/rumor roundup about Games Workshop’s coming “Space Marine shakeup.” It focuses on what may be confirmed soon, what could change rules-wise, and what future refreshes might look like for multiple Space Marine chapters and related factions.

Main points

1) “Confirmed” rules/kit rumors for generic Space Marines

• Rhino transport expansion (rumor claimed as confirmed by GW social media): A question about whether Rhinos can transport Tacticus units was answered: Rhinos should be able to transport Space Marines in Tacticus and Phobos armor.

• AP changes for bolters (system-wide expectation): The presenter believes bolters will generally become AP -1, including storm bolters.

  • He frames this as potentially very strong when combined with durability buffs (e.g., 10-man Terminator squads with Storm Bolters, Toughness 6, Invulnerable Saves, etc.).

• Point/cost uncertainty: GW has stated Space Marine costs will go up due to increased durability and brutality. Elite units might become significantly more expensive—possibly even doubling in some cases (exact costs unknown).

2) Expected new vehicle/model releases

• New Rhino kit / Legends-to-mainline concerns: The host references earlier rumors suggesting certain vehicles (e.g., Razorback) might be affected, implying GW may move toward new kits.

• Potential new Land Raider kit: A new Land Raider kit is repeatedly referenced as something he expects.

• Tracked/battle tank possibilities: The presenter suggests it would be a logical extension, since the Rhino chassis shares DNA with other platforms (such as Predator-family vehicles).

3) Aircraft/air support is expected to return (as theory)

• Space Marines currently lack competitive aircraft access (outside Legends), and the presenter theorizes GW won’t leave things that way.
• He speculates GW could introduce a new fighter/aircraft type, possibly tied to upcoming lore/books, rather than bringing back the Overlord (which he claims is bigger than the Stormbird).

4) Trailer / near-term release hints

• New Intercessor Squad confirmed via the Space Marine trailer.
• Vanguard Veteran multi-part kit is referenced, including a notable change: lightning claws appear removed from that kit’s option set. Other visible options include axes, thunder hammer, shields, etc.
• Lightning claw exceptions mentioned:
  • A Raven Guard character
  • Black Templar sword brethren

5) Venerable Dreadnought as a major “final reveal” candidate before October

• A key rumor: the Venerable Dreadnought is getting a brand-new model.
• The presenter argues it could be the last major reveal before a Space Marines Codex release in October, since he believes most other products have already been shown.
• Wild-card speculation: Legion of the Damned as a possible surprise that could connect to a Kill Team rumor.

Chapter-by-chapter speculation

Dark Angels

• Ravenwing refresh is a central claim:
  • Possibly new bikes and/or land speeders
  • Possibly new flyers
• Rules/status changes could make Deathwing units extremely powerful (example: Deathwing Knights with shields), especially if Terminators gain increased Toughness.
• Aircraft/unit “Legends” risk: Concern that chapter-specific refreshes/digital updates could push some aircraft/options toward Legends.

Space Wolves

• The presenter expects Space Wolves to receive notable support this cycle:
  • Bjorn/Beyond the Murder Fang-type dreadnought refresh ideas (questioning whether current models look “boxy/small,” with suggestions for upscaling).
  • He believes recent Space Wolf refreshes already covered a lot, with remaining upgrades potentially landing in characters or specific units.
• With broader stat trends (Toughness buffs), he argues Space Wolves could become devastating defensively and offensively.
• He mentions a possible extreme build concept: Wolf Guard Terminators at extra Toughness (up to 7)—treated as uncertain and chat-sourced.

Blood Angels

• The host claims Blood Angels haven’t been doing well recently compared to other chapters (brief strength followed by “fall back”).
• He anticipates a bigger win:
  • Rumor: focus on the Death Company
  • He wants cooler, more characterful Death Company models rather than generic-looking painted proxies.
  • He hints GW may go toward vehicle/sculpt “bits” for Death Company.

Black Templars

• The video shifts into theory crafting around how changes like Toughness 5 for Tacticus units would affect Sword Brethren strategies.
• A described “classic plan”:
  • Mass Sword Brethren led by a Marshal/Helbrecht-type leader
  • Shipped in a Land Raider
  • Then charged
• He fears this could become too powerful, and theorizes GW might respond with limited squad sizes (e.g., max 5-man blocks for certain elite units).
• Desired future model ideas:
  • Terminator-based Black Templars (dedicated Terminator squad; possibly with a Terminator-armored Marshal)
  • Possibly vehicle options like a Black Templar Venerable Dreadnought or Chaplain Dreadnought
  • More dedicated Land Raider/Rhino variants if new kits arrive

Grey Knights

• Major rumor: Grey Knights will receive a refresh, likely including new Terminators/Paladins.
• He argues GW has strong incentive to update Grey Knights because some of their vehicle/air-related options could otherwise become inconsistent if those items move to Legends elsewhere.
• Kill Team rumor:
  • A dedicated Grey Knights Kill Team is speculated
  • Rumored matchup pairing may shift from C0rnbased (placeholder/unclear) to potentially a Thousand Sons vs Grey Knights matchup.

Death Watch

• The presenter argues Death Watch likely receives love later in the edition:
  • He does not expect necessarily a full Codex return
  • But expects new units/vehicles/characters
• His argument is based on business/marketing signals:
  • GW has reportedly invested heavily in Death Watch animation/advertising (citing Blur Studios-scale budgets), so he claims it would be irrational to keep Death Watch minimal afterward.
• He mentions interest in Death Watch flyers (e.g., the Corvus Blackstar) and hopes it won’t go Legends.

Overarching takeaway / “October is the big turning point”

• The host repeatedly frames October (including a large reveal show) as when many of these rumors will either be confirmed or overturned.
• A major anxiety point is competitive play legality:
  • Players rely on vehicles/aircraft such as Rhinos/Razorbacks/aircraft in tournaments.
  • Legends removals would be a major disruption.

Presenters / contributors

• Video presenter/host: (not named in the provided subtitles)
• Games Workshop: referenced as an official source via its Warhammer 40,000 social account and stated policy comments.