New lore, new rules – Khymaera, Southern Kriels & Gravediggers

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for your weekly Warmachine update!

This week's drop includes a huge lore update for the upcoming Warmachine army, Cygnar Gravediggers, plus the release of rules for the Shadows & Scum two-player set. Update your app now!

AdeptiCon is nigh

There’s just over one week to go until AdeptiCon 2025 and we are raring to go!

With multiple Warmachine events, the return of Iron Arena and the P3 Paints Grandmaster, and of course, the big Warmachine keynote, it’s going to be an awesome show. Don’t forget to:

• Make sure you’re signed up for Warmachine events
• Make sure you’ve got your keynote ticket
• Finish up your P3 Grandmaster painting competition submission
• Add Booth 810 to your “must visit” list
• Follow Warmachine on socials so you don’t miss any news or updates!

Many of you have asked about livestreaming the keynote, which we’re actively looking into. Keep an eye on socials for updates. 

Shadows & Scum rules now in the app

Rules for the upcoming two player set, Shadows & Scum — in which Vallyx’s elusive Khymaera face Commodore Foulblood’s cutthroat Southern Kriels — are now live in the Warmachine app!

Download the free app for access to rules, lore, and more. 

For the past week, we’ve been sharing advanced previews of the rules across Warmachine social spaces, promoting some fantastic conversation in the community. If you’re not already following, do that now so you don’t miss future reveals.  

Shadows & Scum releases March 27. If you’re looking to get into Warmachine, it’s ideal for splitting with a friend. Pre-order yours now from your friendly local gaming store or from our website.

New army lore – Cygnar Gravediggers Compendium

As we draw closer to the first release for a whole new Warmachine army — the Cygnar Gravediggers, dropping March 27 — it’s time we take a look at the evolution of this Trencher force into the army we see today.

Available to read right away with a Warmachine app subscription, this info-rich Compendium digs into the details on how the army came to be, touching on everything from the advancement of Cygnaran military tech to the dawn of the airborne Gravedigger brigade.

Here’s a short excerpt:

The Gravediggers’ new heavy field guns can lay down sustained artillery fire to further support advancing forces. The powerful cannons also served to disincentivize the enemy from straying too close to the Gravediggers’ frontlines, as they would be quickly torn apart by incoming fire.

Expertly trained field gun crews operate their cannons in tandem with Gravedigger spotters who can call down artillery strikes by painting targets with flares.

In addition to being able to call upon a number of specialized ammunition types, the crews are also well versed in a variety of fire applications, depending on the role they are required to serve. These include corrective fire to hit targets with pinpoint accuracy, close fire intended to fall just ahead of friendly advancing forces, and suppressing fire intended to disrupt enemy movements.

Want to read the rest? You can find it now in the Warmachine app, where subscribers get access to a wealth of stories and background on the characters and events of the Iron Kingdoms, as well as experimental ‘Battle Forge’ gameplay scenarios.

Releasing March 27 – Pre-order your Gravediggers

Dropping into battle March 27, the Cygnar Gravediggers are set to shake up war in the Iron Kingdoms with their unprecedented airdrop tech.

Pre-order the Command Starter and Battlegroup Box now and be among the first to field this brand new army!