LATEST NEWS: The Undead March this Week - Warmachine

 

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:

"A monstrous new 80mm solo for Dusk Fane of Nyrro dominates today’s releases, plus a reminder of the major army reboxings currently up for pre-order and the imminent launch of Cryx’s new army in STL form. 

Styrge Abhorreth – Bigger, meaner, hungrier

The Styrge Hounds were already dangerous. Give them a few years, a sprawling network of underground catacombs to claim as their own, and absolutely no reason to share, and you get something much worse…Styrge Abhorreth!

As these creatures grow, they leave their packs behind and claim vast stretches of the Fane of Nyrro’s underground territories. Anything unfortunate enough to wander into their domain becomes prey.

But the Fane don’t simply leave these monsters to their own devices. Captured and put to work, each Abhorreth is paired with a dedicated rider from the Fane Knights. Through their bond, these mage riders channel the beast’s fury into fell magic, unleashing its savage power against the enemy while helping protect allies from incoming missiles.

Together, rider and warbeast form a terrifying pair, combining raw strength with dark magic to bring the Abhorreth’s destructive instincts under the Fane’s command.

Released today! Get your Styrge Abhorreth now. 

It’s a great time to get into Cryx

Styrge Abhorreth may be dominating today’s releases, but Cryx are about to swarm the field. 

Not only is the Cryx Dread Armada FronTier launching this Thursday (October 15) — an entire new Prime army for Cryx — but Cryx Necrofactorium have also been given a major refresh.

Releasing October 20, the updated Cryx Necrofactorium sets breathe new life into the undead, reorganising the army into a new Command Set, three army boxes, and light and heavy warjack sets including all their modular options. 

The Command Set includes a ~30-point force for command level games, while each army box includes a ~50-point force designed for skirmish battles. Mix, match, and combine sets to create your own 100-point forces. 

If you’re already collecting Cryx, your existing models are still fully playable. This update is designed to make building a Necrofactorium army more straightforward. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to live your best Cryxian life, now’s the time. 

Not one’s to be left in the dust, Cygnar Storm Legion also have an electrified new range up for pre-order. It’s a great day to start building a Warmachine army!

Cryx Dread Armada launches October 15

…Of course, you could always print your army. We’re talking, of course, about the Cryx Dread Armada FronTier launching this Thursday (October 15)!

This FronTier is your best opportunity to bag a brand new, fully playable Prime army for a major Warmachine faction in STL form at a bundle discount. If you’re thinking the Dread Armada could be the crew for you, make sure you hit that “Get Notified” button. 

The Dread Armada may be new as a playable army, but they’re steeped in Warmachine lore. These pirates have been around for a while and have more than earned their dreadful reputation. Look out for the return of the legendary Pirate Queen herself, Skarre Ravenmane, and formidable Lord Terminus, both included in the FronTier. 

Our channels have been awash with Dread Armada previews, and we’re not done yet. Head to YouTube and dive into a treasure trove of rules and reveals ready for the big launch on Thursday!

New Protectorate of Menoth lore incoming

Cryx may be dominating the high seas but let’s not lose sight of Menoth’s holy light. 

With the launch of this incendiary new army burning hot on the horizon, we’ll uncover the details behind the reemergence of Menoth’s most faithful in The Pilgrimage, Part II. Read it in next Monday’s Loremachine, October 19. 

Missed Part I? Catch up here. 

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

NEWS: Warmachine: Whats being released, World Team Championship and prepare for the Cryx Dread Armada - Steamforged Games

 

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Rocks,

Prepare thyselves today sees the launch of Cygar's Storm Legion, for Warmachine from Steamforged Games, its going to be tough to pick which is your favourite, so you might want to put one or two on your Christmas list.  There's also news for the Thornfall Alliance, Mercenary Captain Dunax, and Dozer and Kithguards Dozer and Smidge plus don't forget about the forthcoming Cryx Dread Armada if you're into STL's...

Here's what they had to say:

Tuesday Launches – Cygnar, Kithguard, and more 

Things are looking incendiary this week, with electrics and explosives galore!

Cygnar’s Storm Legion is charging into the future with a refreshed range, Dozer & Smigg are bringing enough firepower to Kithguard make subtlety irrelevant, mercenary Captain Dunax has arrived with a healthy appreciation for explosives, and Dr Arkadius is once again “improving” on the Farrow of Thornfall Alliance.

Start your Cygnar Storm Legion army

Not ones to be left behind, Storm Legion spotted the new range format we deployed with Fane of Nyrro (and soon, Cryx Necrofactorium) and demanded they be next in line.

The update reorganises Cygnar’s electrified army into a new Command Set, three army boxes, and light and heavy warjack sets including all their modular options. 

The Command Set includes a ~30-point force for command level games, while each army box includes a ~50-point force designed for skirmish battles. Mix, match, and combine sets to create your own 100-point forces. If you’ve been looking to give Storm Legion a go, now’s a great time. 

And if you’ve already started collecting Storm Legion, there’s no need to short circuit: the models aren’t changing. Everything you already own is still fully playable, with the new range simply reorganising the models into a format that’s better for growing the game, making it more straightforward to start collecting Storm Legion. 

Like the Cryx Necrofactorium refresh, the current Storm Legion sets will be discontinued in future when stock runs out. If you’re partway through building your army, you can keep going as you are, and you might be able to grab the current sets from your local game store shelves while stocks last.

Check out Cygnar’s recharged range and see where your next charge takes you. 

Dozer & Smigg bring the big gun to Kithguard 

Released today, this howitzer-toting super heavy duo are now available for your Southern Kriels Kithguard armies. Dozer provides the muscle, Smigg the (questionable) accuracy, and together they form one of the biggest guns you can haul to the battlefield. 

Of course, putting a howitzer on a dire troll was never going to be straightforward. Dozer had to learn that the enormous explosions strapped to his back were, in fact, supposed to happen. Smigg, meanwhile, somehow survived long enough to become his permanent gunner.

Now, this pair are ready for you to bring the thunder.

Want to discover just how much damage this walking artillery piece can dish out? Check out the gameplay spotlight and find out how Dozer & Smigg work on the battlefield.

Mercenary Captain Dunax brings the boom

Captain Barl “Demolisher” Dunax is no stranger to things going “bang”.

He learned his trade under the legendary warcaster Durgen Madhammer, and now brings that experience to Cygnar Gravediggers, Khador Winter Korps, Protectorate of Menoth Covenant of the Flame, Southern Kriels Kithguard and the Rhul Guard. Dunax isn’t just interested in blowing up enemy positions, either. His engineering background makes him equally valuable when it comes to helping allies get the most out of their fortifications.

Captain Dunax is out now to add to your Gravediggers, Winter Korps, Covenant of the Flame, Kithguard or Rhul Guard forces. Want to know if he’s right for you? Check out today’s gameplay spotlight for a preview of what this mighty dwarf can do!

Thornfall Alliance – Back in the lab

Dr Arkadius has been experimenting on Farrow again, and his latest creations are now ready to hit the battlefield. The Thornfall Alliance Core Expansion brings together a whole collection of Arkadius’ latest work, from hardened Brigands and stealthy Commandos to those mechanikal monstrosities, the Chainbelchers.

Road Hog has been built for speed and destruction, tearing ahead of the force to torch fortifications and smash enemy positions. Splatter Boar brings volatile alchemical firepower, while the Chainbelchers have been given mechanikal fists and (apparently) told charging headfirst into obstacles counts as a combat strategy.

The good doctor has spent plenty of time reshaping flesh, bone, and machinery into weapons. This is what happens when he gets to keep experimenting. Check out the Thornfall Collection to support Arkadius’ fine work, here on the website or over on MyMiniFactory. 

Loremachine – Who is the Cryx Dread Armada warcaster, Captain Malroan?

All hands on deck! The Cryx Dread Armada FronTier is sailing toward launch on October 15, bringing a brand new army for a major faction into Warmachine 3D. 

This week, we're turning our spyglass toward a captain even Warmachine veterans won't have encountered before.

Although the Dread Armada is recruiting some familiar faces from other Cryxian fleets, Eydis Malroan isn't among them. No, this Wraith Captain has never before been seen on the tabletop — but don't mistake her for a lowly scallywag. She may be new to you, but Eydis has sailed under more than one flag and left more than a few enemies wishing they'd never crossed her path. She has a particular talent for trouble, even after death.

So grab your cutlass and batten down the hatches. It’s time to hand over to our resident Loremaster, Sherwin Matthews, and find out how Eydis Malroan went from pirate captain to wraith of the Broken Coast…

Once a mercenary warcaster whom sailed from the lawless Ordic port of Five Fingers, Eydis Malroan was known across the underworld as not only a pirate captain but also for her lack of scruples and willingness to work for any client, including the agents of the Nightmare Empire—assuming, of course, their purses matched her demands. 

Although typically her marks were desperate merchants or rheumy-eyed old sailors chasing rumors of shipwrecks and lost fortunes, Malroan made her best coin in times of war between the nations of the Iron Kingdoms. From simple and discreet escort duty or arms smuggling, all the way to sinking merchantman shipping or raiding a local fort, few tasks were beyond Malroan’s self-appointed remit, nor her boastful claims during negotiations.

As it was for many mercenaries, the extended peacetime following the Infernal War bought only misery to Malroan’s door as contracts dried up. Desperate and increasingly addled by liquor, she turned to dueling—half for the coins thrown by baying crowds in the underground fighting pits, and the rest in the backstreets to resolve disagreements caused by her drunken behaviour. Her finest kill was an aging gun mage, whose corpse she liberated of the magelock pistols of his trade. Thereafter the weapons became part of her growing infamy, attracting ever more deadly opponents, and with them, greater rewards.

Her story might have ended there, were it not for a duel with the son of a rich Cygnaran baron. Barely more than eighteen, the brash youth’s challenge ended almost on the spot, but in the aftermath Malroan found herself fleeing the authorities as his dismayed father put a hefty bounty upon her head. Untrusting of her peers in Five Fingers and unable to find refuge in Cygnar, Malroan and her crew fled Ord, escaping her pursuers amongst the islands that made up the Broken Coast. For several months, bounty hunters prowled the Cygnaran coastline, awaiting her return. Over time, when no such evidence was found, even the attention of the outraged Baron wandered, and stories of Malroan faded from memory.

Malroan’s ship returned some five years after her disappearance, as a vessel in the Nightmare Empire’s Pirate Fleet. Malroan herself had been transformed into a baleful wraith. There was little of the shrewd mercenary she had once been in her bearing; were it not for the stolen magelock pistols by her side, she might have been unrecognizable. 

Her first act was to return to the estate of the baron that chased her from the mainland. Several days later the housekeeping staff discovered his drowned corpse, bloated with seawater despite being found by a smouldering fire in his living quarters and several leagues inland. Since that time, Malroan has been spotted several more times during raids on coastal villages and outposts, a wicked grim perpetually struck across her cold features. 

Once at risk of falling out of memory, Malroan’s legend has resurfaced in Five Fingers and steadily spread across all of Ord. On bleak nights when the mist sits along the Broken Coast like a shroud, she returns to haunt the old dens from her mortal life, each time to challenge a new foe to a duel in the deadly fighting pits.

Where will you stand when the dead set sail?

The Dread Armada is already making waves. Cryx Dread Armada launches October 15 in STL form, so get ready to print, paint, and play this major new army using the free rules in the Warmachine app. 

If you missed the previous lore dive, discover the story of Skarre Ravenmane, Queen of the Dread Armada and how she came to command Cryx’s feared blackship fleet.

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.

Warmachine World Team Championship

Teams around the world are gearing up for the Warmachine World Team Championship in October! 

An incredible community-run event powered by global players and committees, the World Team Championship is an epic annual showing of skill, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

This year, Poland has taken the torch and will be running this flagship event from October 10-11 in Warsaw. 

For the latest updates on solo events, streaming, and other ways to get involved, follow the Warmachine WTC page on Facebook or check out the committee website. 

US Lock and Load 2026:

Join the team behind Warmachine in St Louis from November 5-8 for three glorious days of Steamroller tournaments, Grand Narratives, Frontlines events, Iron Arena pick-up games, painting sessions, game development and lore seminars, live reveals in one of our legendary Warmachine preview streams, an Iron Gauntlet Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), and the esteemed Iron Gauntlet US 2026 Finals!

To learn about the Swag and get your ticket please go here.

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

NEWS: Warmachine Wednesday has tons on the horizon - Steamforged Games

Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Luck Gods Rocks,

Prepare thyselves today is the last chance to pre-order with the bonus the mega Bundle for Menoth's Covenant of the Flame (released 27th October), for Warmachine from Steamforged Games, with so many boxes, its going to be tough to pick which is your favourite.  There's also news for next weeks update and of course don't forget to check out the events near you.  Here's what they had to say:

Answer the Lawgiver’s call – Menoth army bundles end today

If you've been on the fence, today's your last chance to get your hands on the mega bundle for Menoth's fiery new army, Covenant of the Flame. 

Not only does the bundle get you the Command Set, the Revenger warjack set, the Crusader warjack set, and all three army boxes (shipped as they release), it also gets you a set of exclusive Four Gifts cards in the Classic Edition colourway that's only available with bundle pre-orders direct from our store, plus a free set of heavy and light warjack options to give you even more ways to customise your army.  

Pre-orders for the direct bundle end today (September 30). If you're planning to pick up the army, this is your sign. Embrace salvation. 

Your local game stores may still have the bundle available after today, plus they have their own exclusive variant of the Four Gifts cards! (It's up to the individual stores how they distribute those cards, so make sure you check in with them before ordering.)

Here's a quick rundown of what's included:

Defenders of the Flame command set

The Covenant of the Flame gets its first taste of battle with Defenders of the Flame, a ~30-point Command Starter led by Feora and packed with everything you need to begin your march in Menoth’s name.

Leader of the Covenant of the Flame, Feora is a herald of a new era for her people, rooted in the purity of the past. Conflagration follows in her wake as she steps into the fray as a living engine of destruction. 

Releasing alongside the Command Set are the Crusader Heavy Warjack and Revenger Light Warjack, giving you even more holy machinery to bring to the battlefield from day one. The first Four Gifts of Menoth cards also arrive with this release.

Releases October 27, 2026.

Scourge of the Unbeliever army box

Somewhere between righteous fury and absolutely no patience for heretics sits Scourge of the Unbeliever. If Malekus knows one thing for certain, it's that for those that persist in blind heresy and deny Menoth’s embrace, there can be only scouring flames and godless ashes.

This army box contains a fully playable ~50 point army led by pious warcaster Malekus, Word of Truth. Add a hefty dose of holy fire to your Covenant collection. Releases November 24, 2026.

Bastions of Faith army box

When subtlety fails, bring the bastions. Bastions of Faith includes another self-contained ~50-point army, this time led by Stallos, Shield of the Righteous. A traitor-turned-proud defender of the faith, few are as dedicated to the resurrection of the Protectorate as this guy. 

Field Bastions of Faith in Command and Skirmish-level games or combine with other army boxes for a fiery 100-point army of your own holy creation. Releases November 24, 2026.

Heralds of Perdition army box

And finally, the Covenant’s march reaches its zenith with Heralds of Perdition the third army box with its own fully playable ~50-point force.

An assassin that pierces the darkness with the light of the Lawgiver, Thyra has long since devoted the ashes of her tragic life to the Flameguard order. Not all who serve Menoth walk in the light, and Thyra ensures no blasphemers can escape into the shadows. 

Releases January 19, 2027.

Rules for Heralds of Perdition land today in the free Warmachine app, meaning the gameplay for every model in the bundle is already live for all your army planning needs. We've even been dropping videos on Warmachine socials covering those rules, so if you want less read, you can watch on Facebook or Instagram. 

The army bundle ships in waves as the sets release, so you won't need to wait 'til January. Pre-orders for the army bundle close today (September 30). The flame is lit. Will you answer the call?

Extreme Feora has entered the chat

Speaking of Feora, we were BLOWN AWAY by this incredible paintjob:

A variant of the Covenant of the Flame warcaster, Extreme Feora has been painted by the incredibly talented Will (@lika_paints).

Holy Menoth, is this good. And the best part?

You can get your hands on this Extreme Feora sculpt yourself, because she's included in the October pack for Warmachine 3D Tribe subscribers!

Simply subscribe to the Tribe now and you'll receive the STL file tomorrow to have a go at printing, and painting yourself.

Extreme Feora's not the only thing included in the October pack. Head to Warmachine 3D to see what else is heading your way this month.

Coming next week

Protectorate of Menoth might be taking centre stage, but there’s plenty more coming to Warmachine.

Warmachine app — Steamroller update

Along with today's Covenant of the Flame rules drop, today's app release comes with some minor Steamroller updates on painting and conversion guidelines. This includes:

• Updated model painting guidelines (for events that already enforce painting requirements)
• Updated model conversion policy (to account for conversion parts available through Warmachine 3D)
• Adding more specific rules governing new release legality*
• Including previously omitted standard text (such as the rules around fielding one or two army lists)
• Updating the Calculating Army Value rules to be clearer and account for off-table models (this one does have very mild gameplay implications for how scores are recorded at the end of a game)

*We'll be adding a page to the website in the near future that clearly lists official release dates to help clarify when models become tournament legal

(The downloadable Steamroller PDF will be updated next week to include the above changes, which will be live in the app version from today.)

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.

Las Vegas Open

Roll dice in the world’s most famous dice-rolling city! 

Warmachine will be in full swing at this year’s Las Vegas Open from October 1–4, with multiple casual and matched play events happening throughout the weekend. 

Find out more and get your tickets here.

Warmachine World Team Championship

Teams around the world are gearing up for the Warmachine World Team Championship in October! 

An incredible community-run event powered by global players and committees, the World Team Championship is an epic annual showing of skill, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

This year, Poland has taken the torch and will be running this flagship event from October 10-11 in Warsaw. 

For the latest updates on solo events, streaming, and other ways to get involved, follow the Warmachine WTC page on Facebook or check out the committee website. 

US Lock and Load 2026:

Join the team behind Warmachine in St Louis from November 5-8 for three glorious days of Steamroller tournaments, Grand Narratives, Frontlines events, Iron Arena pick-up games, painting sessions, game development and lore seminars, live reveals in one of our legendary Warmachine preview streams, an Iron Gauntlet Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), and the esteemed Iron Gauntlet US 2026 Finals!

To learn about the Swag and get your ticket please go here.

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