The long wait is over – now, the long war can begin. Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness comes to pre-order on Saturday, along with a massive muster of plastic kits, rulebooks, upgrade sets, and accessories. To accompany all these physical goodies, we’ve made some equally substantial changes to the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy website – including some fresh new tidbits of never-before-heard lore…
So while you patiently wait for your big box of new toys to arrive, why not check out the new interactive map?* This piece of crucial cartography is packed with information on locations across the galaxy – from the worlds where Primarchs were rediscovered to the sites of major clashes in the Horus Heresy. Pay close attention, because there are plenty of new nuggets to find – including one or two that really should have been
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Then there’s a comprehensive reading guide to the literature of the 31st Millennium. This will show you the best place to make a start on the dizzying array of novels set during the Great Crusade, the Horus Heresy, and the Siege of Terra.
Of course, there’s loads of great content already there, including the essential Discover Your Legion quiz. This choose-your-own path interactive tool will help you decide which of the 18 Legiones Astartes to throw your lot in with – and festoon you with tons of info on your faction of choice.
Once you’ve done that, don’t forget to head to the Citadel Colour website to learn exactly how to paint your favoured Legion, with some fantastic videos from the Warhammer Painting Team.
Remember, pre-orders for the new boxed set open on Saturday morning – so check back on the Games Workshop webstore in two days to secure your copy.
* Walls looking a little bare? Get a giant-size map of your own when the Carta Galactica goes on pre-order.