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At last, The Old World is making headlines again. After being completely absent from the last preview, we were somewhat disappointed, especially after seeing the magnificent new version of the Marauders. It seems that Games Workshop is taking a more measured approach this time, with a starter set featuring two armies: Chaos versus Cathay, including an updated rulebook with all the errata incorporated.
Could this mark a fresh start? The core box includes newly sculpted multipart plastic miniatures, revised rules, and the introduction of battalion boxes to expand the range. It really feels as though the game’s initial launch was little more than a market test, and now that it has found its audience, the time has come to build on a stronger foundation. We can only welcome this development, even if it has taken some time. The remaining question is whether we are now entering a three-year edition cycle or if a second edition will arrive sooner than expected. Either way, with so many miniatures still waiting for updated sculpts, we can’t wait to see what’s next.
The Warriors of Chaos take center stage with a brand-new character kit that can be built either mounted or on foot, offering multiple assembly options, much like the character kits released for several other factions since the game’s launch. These new miniatures are stunning and finally provide the army with a proper Battle Standard Bearer, replacing the long-out-of-print limited edition model that briefly returned through Made to Order. Even better, this kit allows you to build a mounted version for the first time. Once again, the design embraces a classic aesthetic, drawing heavily from the original artwork, which clearly sets these Warriors of Chaos apart from their Age of Sigmar counterparts.
The Chaos Knights follow the same artistic direction and have an especially imposing, heavy appearance. Somewhat surprisingly, they will be sold in boxes of four, with all the available customization options included in the kit.
The Chaos Warriors also come in a different box format, with each set containing eight miniatures. Once again, the design is highly impressive. That said, it does raise the question of whether these models are genuinely larger in scale, or if this is simply a pricing strategy to offer fewer miniatures per box at roughly the same price. It is also possible that the density of the sprues makes it impractical to include more models for logistical reasons. One noticeable omission is the limited selection of weapon options, which could potentially be addressed later through a separate regiment kit or an upgrade sprue.
Finally, we have a miniature that has never really existed as a generic kit: a Chaos Dragon that can be ridden by either a Chaos Lord or a Chaos Sorcerer, with the unused character able to be assembled on foot. This is a truly impressive centerpiece kit, both in terms of its size and the level of detail and assembly options it offers. It is undoubtedly a release that will be generating plenty of discussion in the months to come.
All of this bodes extremely well for the future. We hope the release schedule for the game will pick up pace and that we’ll see a broader refresh across the entire range, rather than the spotlight remaining primarily on Cathay and the Warriors of Chaos, which have undoubtedly received the lion’s share of attention so far.
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