Warhammer: The Old World is a game of massed combat set in the World of Legend, in which whole regiments do battle in a swirling melee of ranking, flanking, thundering charges, roaring monsters, and powerful sorcery.
We’ve revealed a handful of new miniatures so far, and there’s been a long-running Development Diary that’s covered the intricacies of the game, the main factions you will be able to play, as well as art, lore, and weapon concepts.
Today’s reveal is a little more expansive... So here’s a video dedicated entirely to the Kingdom of Bretonnia. Hit play for the Lady.
That is a whole lot of chivalry – it’s the entire launch range for the Kingdom of Bretonnia for Warhammer: The Old World. The only way to comfortably drink in all of those miniatures painted in the heraldry of the Duke Gastille, the Red-Hand, is with some high-quality photography. Speaking of which…
First up are new plastic kits you haven’t seen before, in all their glory.
Lord on Pegasus
You can’t have a Bretonnian army without a mighty general to lead them, and where better for such a supercilious strategist to survey the battlefield than from atop a soaring Pegasus?
You can build your choice of either lofty Duke, or slightly less high-ranking Baron.
Battle Standard Bearer on Pegasus
Bretonnian armies frequently march to war under the banner of their realm, a massive flag that embodies the glory of their lord. We’ve revealed one on foot, one on horse, and completing the trio is a Battle Standard Bearer on Pegasus.
Knights of the Realm on Foot
What does a knight do when they are called upon to protect the realm, but their noble steed is having its hooves reshod? Slog into battle on foot, naturally, beautifully represented by this diverse kit of heavily armoured warriors who can be equipped with two-handed great weapons or swords and shields.
This kit is exceptionally flexible as the heads and arms can be used on any torso, so you can add oodles of character to each noble Knight. These arms and heads also present an opportunity for you to spruce up any returning Knights. Speaking of which…
Four beloved regiment kits are meanwhile returning to the fray.
Pegasus Knights
The richest and most influential knights may have a shot at owning a battle-trained pegasus, the ultimate status symbol in the Kingdom of Bretonnia. These airborne cavaliers are swift and deadly combatants that are perfect for tackling exposed flanks.
Knights of the Realm
Much like their on-foot brethren the Knights of the Realm are minor nobles, often from the extended family of a baron or duke. They enthusiastically charge into battle bearing their lord’s heraldry, which means lance formations are back – and they’re good! This kit can also build the impetuous Knights Errant.
Men-at-Arms
Serving the Lord of the Realm in battle is a great honour, and Men-at-Arms are militia trained by the noble households, ready to give their lives in support of the knights, often accompanied by pious monks who have dedicated themselves to the Lady of the Lake.
Peasant Bowmen
The noble families aren’t numerous enough to maintain a standing army, so the peasants of the realm are pressed into service. Peasant Bowmen are canny shots with their longbows, and have the good sense to bring defensive stakes with them to defend them from charges.
These regiments and other future regiments are returning in boxes that contain enough plastic miniatures to make a full regiment, not just a rank or two. With the Peasant Bowmen box, you’ll be able to build a unit of 32 archers, complete with a command group and Defensive Stakes. So dreams of creating massive armies of ranked-up troops will be well within your grasp.
As revealed previously, there are also a selection of brand new resin characters, including one you haven’t seen before.
Handmaiden of the Lady
Magic in Bretonnia is the preserve of the women, who as children are abducted by the Fay Enchantress and taken to the Otherworld. When they return, they are trained into powerful sorceresses who can smite their foes and bless their allies with little more than a simple gesture.
Previously revealed this year are the Battle Standard Bearer on Foot, Questing Knight Paladin with Great Weapon, and the positively radiant Lady Élisse Duchaard. They will all be available at launch, or shortly after, in resin
Field Trebuchet
Last but not least, add siege engines to your Kingdom of Bretonnia army with this returning kit which does one thing very well – slinging massive hunks of stone into enemy regiments with devastating effect. It has been remastered as a Forge World resin kit – a lot of work went into ensuring a beautifully crisp casting.
Alongside these new and returning kits which form the bulk (or entirety) of your force, there will also be a selection of returning metal heroes and specialist units that will be available to order direct from games-workshop.com.
Now the phrase “at launch” has been used a lot, and we are delighted to be able to confirm that Warhammer: The Old World will be released in early 2024. As we get closer to release we’ll be revealing more details of this game of fantasy battles in the World of Legend, and revealing plenty exciting things including miniatures and books.
The official Warhammer: The Old World website will also be going live on Monday, so keep an eye out there for more information on the lore and landscapes of the Old World as we get closer to release.
You can also stick with Warhammer Community for more Old World information as it comes to light, and head back to the Warhammer Day Preview Hub to see the rest of today’s reveals.
