What’s happening in the Iron Kingdoms this week? We’re glad you asked, it’s Warmachine Wednesday. Things are a little lighter than usual, but we’ll be back in full force after Lock & Load next week.
Warmachine has picked up a UKGE award nomination, Lock & Load EU is almost upon us, and like Captain Shadowtongue, you’ll want to keep one eye firmly fixed on our YouTube channel for the next keynote.
Let’s get into it.
Today’s TL;DR
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Nominated for Best Miniatures Rules — We’re delighted to have the Warmachine Core Book nominated by UK Games Expo
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Lock & Load EU is next week — Get ready for a weekend of Warmachine, and tabletop mayhem in Sheffield
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VIP swag has entered the chat — Every VIP badge holder at Lock & Load EU 2026 gets an exclusive swag bag, and we’ve got a first look at what’s inside
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Don’t miss the keynote — Join us at Lock & Load EU or watch from home on YouTube as we lift the lid on what’s next for Warmachine
Warmachine Core Book nominated at UKGE
We’re delighted to share that the Warmachine Core Book has been nominated by UK Games Expo for Best Miniatures Rules.
That’s a huge honour for our team, and a lovely moment for everyone who’s helped bring this era of Warmachine to tables around the world.
The Core Book is every Warmachine lover's hardback handbook, so seeing it recognised like this means a lot to everyone that poured plenty of hard work into 140+ pages of full metal fantasy.
Lock & Load EU is next week
Speaking of full metal. Steel yourself! For Lock & Load EU 2026 is nearly here. Join us at the mighty metal venue Magna in Sheffield for an epic weekend of Warmachine.
From May 15–17, we’ll be holding Warmachine events, classes, tournaments, seminars, and more tabletop mayhem than you can sling a spell at. We can’t wait to see so many of you there. There'll also be a curated store onsite where you can grow your collection (and maybe even pick up some special releases).
If you’re joining us with a VIP badge, there’s also an exclusive swag bag waiting for you at the show. Inside, you’ll find Fane of Nyrro artwork, an Exclusive Variant Fane Stalker Mini, a surprise P3 Paint colour, a limited edition Lock & Load Objective set, a collectable mystery enamel pin, and limited edition stickers.
Not bad for a swag bag, eh? Get a closer look inside the VIP swag bag here
Still need your badge? Head to Eventbrite now to get yours.
Don’t miss the Lock & Load EU Keynote
Of course, it wouldn’t be Lock & Load without a keynote.
We’re lining up fresh reveals, big announcements, and a few surprises you’ll be hearing about for the very first time.
If you’re at Lock & Load EU, make sure you are in the room on Friday night* from 9pm. If you’re watching from home, sit back, grab the popcorn, and hop on over on the Warmachine YouTube channel.
The lid is coming off what’s next for Warmachine, and trust us, you’ll want to be there when it does.
Subscribe to the Warmachine channel, hit the bell to get notified and don’t miss a thing.
That’s it for this week’s Warmachine Wednesday. We’ll see you next week for Lock & Load EU!
*The Lock & Load EU 2026 keynote will now take place on Friday May 15 from 9pm BST. Look out for more Lock & Load news tomorrow.
