Two books titled "Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team." The "Core Book" showcases a skull with a knife, while the "Hivestorm Dossier" features alien creatures in battle armor. Both covers have a triangular design at the top, marking the new edition of this thrilling series.
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Kill Team: Hivestorm Launches with New Edition and Pre-Orders

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

The latest edition of Kill Team has officially launched, introducing the Kill Team: Hivestorm boxed set along with new kill teams, terrain, and accessories. Pre-orders for the new set are now available, with a two-week pre-order window and special incentives for early buyers.

Kill Team: Hivestorm Boxed Set

Kill Team: Hivestorm is the centerpiece of the new edition, featuring two brand new kill teams: the Tempestus Aquilons and Vespid Stingwings. The Aquilons are elite soldiers equipped with grav-chutes for tactical insertion, while the Stingwings are swift and deadly fighters, enhanced with technology from the T’au Empire. The boxed set includes 22 miniatures with multiple build options, offering flexibility for players.

The battles in Hivestorm take place in Killzone: Volkus, a new terrain set designed to bring verticality and strategic depth to the game. The set also introduces equipment tokens, giving players access to items like grenades and barricades to enhance their tactical options.

What’s Included

The Hivestorm set contains:

  • Two rule books: the Core Book, which outlines fundamental rules, and the Hivestorm Dossier, which provides lore, missions, and faction-specific rules.
  • Gaming accessories, including dice, a double-sided game board, and a large sheet of tokens.
  • Special pre-order bonus: A set of 12 wound-counter bases, available to those who pre-order from Warhammer.com or buy in Warhammer stores (while supplies last).

Select third-party retailers are also offering exclusive dice trays for pre-orders, subject to availability.

Additional Products

Beyond Hivestorm, several other products are available for pre-order:

  • Kill Team: Core Book: The hardback edition includes rules for three killzones, including the new Bheta-Decima and Gallowdark, as well as a set of core tokens.
  • Kill Team: Equipment Pack: This standalone pack offers 30 universal equipment pieces to enhance gameplay.
  • Approved Operations Card Pack: A deck of 36 cards with mission aids and maps, ideal for streamlining gameplay.

Returning Kill Teams

Alongside the new Hivestorm set, eight returning kill teams are now available for pre-order. Teams like the Drukhari Mandrakes, Chaos Space Marine Nemesis Claw, Ork Kommandos, and more are back, each with unique token sheets. Optional datacard packs are also available, providing quick-reference rules and information for each team.

Additional Pre-Orders

Warhammer enthusiasts can also pre-order a new wave of collectible plushes, including characters like the Watcher in the Dark and Sassy Nurgling. Additionally, Guy Haley’s Baneblade is available in MP3 audiobook format for those who enjoy Warhammer fiction.

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.

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