Today, October 6, 2025, Games Workshop dropped a pre‑holiday bombshell: seven new Battleforces for Warhammer 40,000 that cover very different play profiles and will go up for pre‑order “later this year,” with the usual discount versus buying the boxes separately. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start an army — or to take a serious leap beyond Combat Patrol — this is your sign, because these boxes are a limited-edition offer and once they’re gone, they won’t be restocked.
Estimated release date
GW confirms that all of them will be available to pre‑order “later this year” and that they retain the classic Battleforce value (savings versus individual MSRP), with no official figure yet. Keep an eye on November/December weekends: historically that’s when these boxes land on the calendar.
Estimated price
The Christmas 2024 Battleforces were priced at €190, and this year we can see the Drukhari Battleforce still at that price. Even if they decided to apply a 4% increase, we’d be looking at roughly €198.
Approximate points value
Cthonian Prospect – Leagues of Votann Battleforce
- Brôkhyr Iron‑master (+assistant+E‑COGs): 75 pts
- Thunderkyn (3): ~90–105 pts
- Cthonian Earthshakers (2): 110 pts
- Kapricus Defender/Carrier (1): ~90–110 pts
- Cthonian Beserks (10): 200 pts
Indicative total: ~565–600 pts
Krieg Siege Platoon – Astra Militarum Battleforce
- Lord Commissar: ~45–55 pts
- Krieg Command Squad: ~70–85 pts
- Death Korps of Krieg (20): ~220–260 pts
- Krieg Combat Engineers: ~95–120 pts
- Artillery Teams (2): ~140–220 pts (depending on piece)
Indicative total: ~570–740 pts
Farsight Cadre – T’au Battleforce
- Commander Farsight: 145 pts
- Riptide: 190 pts
- Broadside (1): ~105–125 pts
- Crisis (3): ~180–210 pts
- Drones: variable cost depending on datasheet/loadout
Indicative total: ~620–670 pts (before assigning all drones as upgrades)
Blissbound Warband – Emperor’s Children Battleforce
- Fulgrim: 340 pts
- Flawless Blades (6): ~220 pts
- Noise Marines (6): 145 pts
Indicative total: ~705 pts
Iron Halo Strike Force – Space Marines Battleforce
- Captain: ~75–85 pts
- Company Heroes: ~85–105 pts
- Sternguard (5): 100 pts
- Hellblasters (5): 110 pts
- Ballistus Dreadnought: 150 pts
- Redemptor Dreadnought: 195 pts
Indicative total: ~715–745 pts
Crusher Stampede – Tyranids Battleforce
- Neurotyrant: 105 pts
- Screamer‑Killer: 135 pts
- Tyrannofex: ~200–230 pts
- Haruspex / Exocrine: ~160–200 pts
- Maleceptor / Toxicrene: ~160–195 pts
Indicative total: ~760–865 pts (depending on builds)
Hellforged Warband – Chaos Space Marines Battleforce
- Lord Discordant: 160 pts
- Venomcrawler: ~140 pts
- Obliterators (2): ~170–220 pts
- Havocs (5): ~90–115 pts
- Legionaries (10): ~170–190 pts
- Chaos Rhino: ~80 pts
Indicative total: ~810–905 pts
Opinions
The general tone is “almost all are bangers.” People are especially pleased that there are seven boxes and that “none of them looks like a bad buy.” Several users see the T’au Farsight Cadre as “exactly what they were looking for to start T’au,” while others would have included a Stormsurge or a second Commander to finish the job. There are also jokes about the ‘Eight’ in the Farsight box, which includes six miniatures even though, according to the lore, Farsight’s Enclaves are famous for “the Eight” heroes.
The Tyranids get a perfect box for anyone wanting to play the Crusher Stampede detachment: it’s all monsters.
The Space Marine package splits opinion more because of “I already own this” than pure value: one redditor does the math and estimates the contents at around ~805 points; others applaud the inclusion of two Dreads because “it gives you a ready‑made core instantly.” As always, your sense of value will depend on how much overlaps with your display cabinet.
Krieg, meanwhile, generates hype… and suspicion: some celebrate a perfect entry point for newcomers if you pair it with a Combat Patrol, while others see an attempt by GW to move stock after the DKoK streak (patrol, army box and now battleforce). The truth is that, on the table, the box “does what it says on the tin”: lots of bodies, artillery, and a clear mission plan.
On the official Warhammer 40,000 channel post, reactions range from the Farsight/Iron Halo “take my money” to requests for variety (Aeldari, Knights, etc.), with several comments celebrating that Krieg is accessible again for those who missed earlier releases. There’s more than one complaint that the boxes offer less value each year (while keeping the same price), but overall the social thermometer points to high interest and the feeling of “very solid packs.”
In short: seven boxes, seven styles, and one idea — helping you assemble a coherent force with real savings. If your goal is to kick off an army project before 2026 or to take a qualitative leap on the tabletop, these Battleforces are the most direct route from the display case to the gaming mat, and today the community is clear: “there’s value and there’s enthusiasm.” Stay tuned for pre‑orders and any accompanying bundles, because this year you’re treating yourself.
