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Games Workshop Announces New Starter Sets for Warhammer 40,000’s Latest Edition

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen
Image of Warhammer 40,000 starter sets by Games Workshop. Three boxes are showcased with dynamic artwork featuring futuristic soldiers and alien creatures. The text "Starter Set," "Introductory Set," and "Ultimate Starter Set" is prominently displayed on the packaging.

As Warhammer 40,000 embarks on its latest edition, Games Workshop offers three new boxed sets to kickstart or continue your journey in the stunning world of miniatures and epic tabletop battles. Whether you are a novice or an experienced hobbyist, these Introductory, Starter, and Ultimate Starter Sets are designed to enhance your gaming experience.

Each of these sets offers a unique entry point to the Warhammer universe, tailored to suit varying levels of familiarity and experience with the game.

Warhammer 40,000: Introductory Set

Perfect for newcomers to the Warhammer world, the Introductory Set is designed for those who may not have previously built or painted a miniature but are intrigued by the thrill of strategically intense tabletop games. The set comprises of five Infernus Marines, 10 Termagants, and a Ripper Swarm, all push-fit models that do not require any glue.

Discover the perfect gateway into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with this comprehensive Games Workshop starter set. Inside, find a box packed with a handbook, miniatures of blue-armored soldiers and alien creatures, as well as paints, brushes, dice, and a terrain piece—all arranged on a pristine white background.

It also comes with a set of hobby essentials: clippers, a starter brush, and five paints (Abaddon Black, Wraithbone, Balthasar Gold, Naggaroth Night, and Macragge Blue) to help you get started with the hobby. The 48-page Introductory Handbook provides background information on the models, tutorials, and training scenarios, providing everything you need to embark on your first battles on a paper playing mat.

Warhammer 40,000: Starter Set

For those with a basic understanding of tabletop games or prior Warhammer experience, the Starter Set serves as a perfect gateway into the new edition. The set includes a 64-page Starter Handbook with advanced rules, two rules reference sheets, 10 dice, two range rulers, and a cardboard gaming mat.

The Warhammer 40,000 starter set from Games Workshop includes a box filled with a rulebook, reference sheets, dice, and detailed plastic figures of Space Marines and their enemies ready for battle on an immersive game board.

Featuring 38 plastic push-fit miniatures, you’ll command a Captain in Terminator Armour, five Terminators, and five Infernus Marines in a brutal battle against a swarm of Tyranids, led by a Winged Tyranid Prime, three Von Ryan’s Leapers, a Psychophage, 20 Termagants, and two Ripper Swarms.

Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Starter Set

Designed for those ready to dive head-first into the full Warhammer 40,000 experience, the Ultimate Starter Set encompasses everything found in the Starter Set, with additional features. The set includes a Librarian in Terminator Armour and five Barbgaunts, thus topping both factions up to full Combat Patrol size.

The Warhammer 40,000 Ultimate Starter Set by Games Workshop includes everything you need: a box, the latest edition core rulebook, handbook, dice, measuring tape, and game pieces with blue and purple miniatures ready for action on a themed game board with barriers.

An extra cardboard gaming board, an STC Hab-bunker, and eight stockades ensure you have a fully-featured battlefield to play on. The 72-page Ultimate Handbook and Core Rules booklet provide the comprehensive rules and missions needed to master the game.

The release dates for all three sets are soon to be announced. Be sure to stay updated by checking the Warhammer Community website for the latest news.

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.