Savage rites and sinister experiments: Warmachine Wednesday

It’s been a busy week in the Iron Kingdoms, with the NOVA Open 2025 now under our belts, new models hitting the 3D subscription, and fresh Khador Old Umbrey lore to sink your fangs into.

Today’s TL;DR

• NOVA Open – A quick look back at what went down in Washington.

• Warmachine Core Book – 144 pages of rules, lore, maps, and artwork — the Iron Kingdoms in one book.
  

• Warmachine x WarMag – Armies on the move with new magnetic storage boxes from WarMag
  

• Warmachine 3D September – 38+ new STLS including the all new Iconoclast Drudges ready for your battlefield.
  

• New lore in the app – Discover the forces of Old Umbrey.
  

• Khador Old Umbrey Core Expansion – UK pre-orders begin shipping next week; new orders are made to order for October.
  

• The Kithguard prepare their ambush – Download your free wallpaper of the newly revealed key art
  

NOVA Open was a blast

Last weekend we were at NOVA Open, and it was fantastic catching up with so many of you. From the sound of dice rolling across the halls to brushes busy at the P3 paint tables, it felt like Warmachine was everywhere.

Plenty of games were fought. Many models painted in P3 colours. Some of you may have already obtained our convention-exclusive Bohdan Lesnoi at the event or online during NOVA. If you didn't get your hands on Bohdan, don't worry, there will be plenty more chances to get your hands on Khador Old Umbrey's silver-tongued warlock.

Your next battlefield essential goes up for pre-order this week

Steel, sorcery, and strategy. The Warmachine Core Book brings it all together in one glorious volume.

Inside you’ll find the core Warmachine rules, deep-dive faction lore, and maps to pore over between games, all brought to life with artwork that demands a second look. It’s everything you need to lose yourself in the Iron Kingdoms

We’re also making sure it’s easy to dive straight in. For those who prefer to get their rules digitally, the core rules and quick start guide are still available in the app (updated versions coming soon), and we’ll be making the lore sections from the Core Book available there in the future in the usual way. But the physical Core Book gives you everything together in one glorious hardback package.

Pre-orders for the Warmachine Core Book open this week. Don’t miss it. The Iron Kingdoms won’t defend themselves.

Move your army in style

Ever wish your minis could travel as sharply as they fight? That’s where WarMag’s new Warmachine storage boxes step in. These officially licensed magnetic cases keep your army safe and secure, with nine faction-themed base sheets to match your force.

Pick your colour, pick your size, and deploy onto the table in style: warmag.com

New Cephalyx experiments: Iconoclast Drudges join the fight

Drudge Iconoclasts painted by the talented Johnathan Knight from Party Foul

The Warmachine 3D September collection is live, and it’s packing some sinister muscle. The spotlight this month? The Iconoclast Drudges, a brand-new fully playable Dark Operations unit.

Rules for the Iconoclast Drudges are in the Warmachine app right now, ready for you to build a drudge-heavy force that even the most ambitious mind bender would envy.

Dark Operations have swelled their ranks in style this year. Between the Warmachine 3D subscription’s welcome pack — which drops a full 30-point command cadre into your library — and the Warmachine app’s annual subscription bonus of Exulon Nostilla & The Aberration, the Cephalyx are enjoying what you might call a very effective “recruitment drive.” Of course, for them that usually means sending subduers to snatch up new subjects rather than posting job ads…

You can still claim both Exulon Nostilla & The Aberration at no extra cost with an annual Warmachine app subscription. Subscribe today and you’ll receive a redemption code for your free miniatures.

We’ve also got freshly painted images to show off the new Iconoclast Drudges in all their grim glory.

Get yours ready to print, paint, and play. You can see the full September line-up here: Warmachine 3D September STL update

Who makes the militia? — Forces of Old Umbrey

The latest lore release has landed in the Warmachine app: Forces of Old Umbrey. This entry dives into the strange, savage heart of Khador’s borderlands — where the Old Witch of Khador rallies the Umbrean people into a force bound by mysticism, sacrifice, and raw primal power.

Inside, you’ll uncover the stories behind the Umbreans that fight on behalf of Old Umbrey: from liegemen who’ve traded steel and discipline for the Wurm’s ferocity, to witches, druids, and monstrous guardians pulled from legend. It’s a full look at how Old Umbrey fights, who leads it, and what they’re willing to risk to defend their homeland.

Fair warning: the Umbreans aren’t exactly your average neighbours.

Old Umbrey Core Expansion update

Speaking of Old Umbrey. last week’s Old Umbrey Core Expansion release stormed through its first wave. It’s still available right now as made to order, with new orders placed today expected to ship mid-to-late October.

For our UK players who pre-ordered ahead of release, we’d originally shared September 4th as your date. Stock has now reached our UK warehouse, and while it’s taking a few extra days to check in, shipping will begin next week. That means you should start seeing your Core Expansions land around the 10th of September.

Thank you kindly for your patience. We can't wait for you to get Maksim and his wolfpack to the table. For anyone placing new UK or international orders, the made-to-order timelines apply, so be sure to lock yours in early.

The Kithguard welcome you to the jungle

Those who stopped by our booth at the NOVA Open will have already seen it, but now it’s official: the Kithguard key art has been revealed.

The Kithguard are the disciplined military arm of the Southern Kriels, trained by veterans of Cygnar and armed with salvaged mechanika. They’ve got the grit of the Kriels and the firepower to match. Now they’ve also got a striking piece of art to set the tone..

Grab your free wallpaper of the key art and bring a bit of the Southern Kriels to your screens.

A new face for the Narcissar of Ruin

September’s MiniCrate exclusive gives a dark new look to one of Dusk’s most infamous warcasters. The alternative sculpt of Hazaroth, Narcissar of Ios reimagines him with all the menace and grandeur you’d expect from House Kallyss.

Available only through MiniCrate, this limited-edition model is a must-have for Dusk collectors — and an eye-catching leader if you already field the Dusk House Kallyss Core Expansion.

Subscribe to MiniCrate between August 28 – September 28 to claim Hazaroth for your collection when he ships in late October.

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