Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Rocks,
Warmachine from Steamforged Games, this weeks releases from Tuesday and Wednesday is getting us into the feels this week as the Undead are taking over. With the Cryx Armada STL's launching yesterday.
Here's what SFG had to say:
"The Cryx Necrofactorium has risen with a refreshed range of boxes, giving you a new way to raise the dead, grow your forces and send your enemies screaming back to the grave, only to be risen again. Following the positive response to the Army Box format introduced with Dusk: Fane of Nyrro, we’re bringing the same approach to Cryx.
The new range is available now, so there’s no need to wait for the next full moon. Unleash the Necrofactorium's undead horrors today!
Cryx Necrofactorium – A new way to raise the dead
Ready to dig up a new army? The refreshed Cryx Necrofactorium range brings together three Army Boxes, a new Command Set and individual light and heavy warjack boxes. Whether you’re starting your collection from the ground up or adding a few more nightmares to the horde, there’s now a clearer path from your first models to a full-blown legion of the dead.
Each Army Box contains a complete force of around 50 points, ready to shuffle straight onto the battlefield. There are three different boxes to choose from, each offering its own mix of models and playstyles. Pick your favourite, or combine boxes as you work towards a 100-point army. Building your forces has never been less of a grave undertaking!
Legions of the Dead
Join the Legion of the Dead.
Lord of Damnation
Serve the lord of damnation.
Wraithbinder’s Host
Take your place in the Wraithbinder's host.
These replace the previous Cryx Necrofactorium Core Expansion and Auxiliary Expansion, giving you a fresh way to build your forces.
Fresh boxes, familiar horrors
Already commanding Cryx? Keep your thralls close. Your existing army isn’t going anywhere!
The models themselves remain fully playable. This is a reboxing refresh, not a resurrection of an entirely new range. We’re simply giving the existing collection a new format that makes it easier for newcomers to get started and veterans to expand their undead ranks.
There are a couple of things worth digging up, though. The Mechanithrall Swarm Warden, released last month, now joins the Legions of the Dead and Lord of Damnation Army Boxes. Legions of the Dead also includes a new set of variant-sculpt Mechanithralls, giving collectors another way to customise their shambling hordes.
Want those variant Mechanithralls without buying the whole box? They’ll also be available separately through warmachine.gg and your local Warstore. No need to raise the whole graveyard if you only want a few more bodies!
Boneyard Keeper and the warjack boxes
Not every aspiring necromancer needs an army-sized horde on day one. Sometimes, you need to start small before the dead start piling up.
The new Boneyard Keeper 30-point Command Set replaces the previous Command Starter, providing a smaller force and a great way to get to grips with Warmachine. It’s a solid starting point for new commanders ready to discover what makes Cryx Necrofactorium such a terrifying force on the tabletop.
Prefer your undead with a little more machinery? The new Malefactor heavy warjack and Raptor light warjack boxes replace the previous Battlegroup Box. Both include all available loadout options, giving you the freedom to build the configuration you want.
What happens to the old boxes?
Even the dead have to make room eventually.
The previous Command Starter, Battlegroup Box, Core Expansion and Auxiliary Expansion are being discontinued. Once existing stock runs out, those boxes will shuffle off this mortal shelf for good, although you may still find them at your local game store while stocks last. Find out more in this article.
New app version release
We’ve been working behind-the-scenes on a big app update including bug fixes, general clean up, and quality-of-life improvements.
This includes a major fix for the “Startup Failed” bug that’s been preventing some folks from using the app. Otherwise, it’s a bunch of little improvements that add up to a lot.
Some highlights include the addition of single button damage tracking (where you’ll be able to tap the heart to fill the bar) and the introduction of a brand new bug reporting form which you can access through the app menu, to make it even easier for us to track and resolve issues.
Pending iOS and Android store approval, we should see the update green lit for launch in the next couple of days. Please note this is a whole new version release, not a data release, so you’ll need to fully update your app when it lands.
Monday October 26
Warmachine 3D live preview – November Tribe drop
Join us on YouTube for a live preview of next month’s STL drop!
Find out what goodies (or baddies, depending on your perspective) Tribe subscribers will be getting in November, and get the first look at some new model rules while we’re at it…
Tuesday October 27
First Menoth release – Defenders of the Flame Command Set
All those faithful who’ve been patiently awaiting salvation can rejoice, because Defenders of the Flame releases next Tuesday!
Accompanied by the Revenger and Crusader warjacks, also releasing Tuesday, this blessed drop heralds a blazing new age (if Feora has anything to say about it). We can’t wait to see all your paint schemes and battle reports!
If you picked up the army bundle from warmachine.gg, you’ll also be receiving the exclusive Four Gifts cards in the Classic edition colourway.
Refresh yourself on Defenders of the Flame rules to get ready for their arrival.
Last chance for Fanevania Ashmael MiniCrate
Every month, MiniCrate brings you a new alternate sculpt: a Warmachine character that's been reimagined, produced in a single limited run, and fully playable in your army.
Ashmael went full vampire in the October MiniCrate, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season?
You’ve got until October 27 to grab this limited edition warcaster variant before he disappears into a cloud of bats. We didn’t think Fane could get any more extra after the Warmachine 3D extreme variants dropped, but alas…
Wednesday October 28
New MiniCrate – Llaelese Liaison Locke
Every month, MiniCrate brings you a new alternate sculpt: a Warmachine character that's been reimagined, produced in a single limited run, and fully playable in your army.
Available from October 28, the Llaelese Liaison Locke variant (try saying that five times fast) represents Locke’s time spent travelling between Ord and Llael following the Infernal War, and her role as a secret observer for the Convergence of Cyriss while serving the Crucible Guard.
Locke sees her work as a form of devotion to her goddess, Cyriss. She’s careful to redirect the Guard away from Convergence holdings in Llael to protect her erstwhile allies.
So far, she’s been spared the choice between her two loyalties, finding ways to achieve the Crucible Guard’s goals while also serving her faith. Whether this remains possible in future is yet to be seen.
Upcoming Releases
Here is a quick reminder what is coming up next:
Upcoming Warmachne Events:
There are tons of excellent events coming up around the world for Warmachine, and you can find them on Longshanks!
Just head to the dedicated Warmachine events page and filter by location to see what’s on near you.
US Lock and Load 2026:
Event registration for Lock & Load US attendees went live on Longshanks last week, with some events filling up in record time!
Now we’ve got a good idea of which events are in high demand, we’ll be adding more spaces wherever we can.
We’ll send an Eventbrite email to all badge holders in advance announcing the date and time the new spaces will go live, to give those who missed out the best chance to secure their spots. We’ll also announce it in the dedicated Lock & Load US thread in the official Warmachine Discord.
If you’ve not got your badge yet, there’s still time to grab yours and join us in St Louis from November 6 for the US’s biggest weekend of Warmachine!
Europe Lock and Load 2027
Lock & Load EU is coming back, and we’ve got new dates! We’ve updated the dates for our next European Warmachine weekend, so mark your calendars for July 16–18, 2027. Three days of tournaments, events, hobby, lore, reveals and plenty of time to roll dice with the Warmachine community. We’ll have more details to share as we get closer, so keep your eyes peeled and start planning your trip to Lock & Load EU 2027!
More news as we get it.
All the best,
ThunderMouser
