News and Updates

1. April 27, 2026

   Introducing: Armies of the British Commonwealth – Third Edition!

   

   Now on pre-order, Armies of the British Commonwealth is your comprehensive guide to fielding Commonwealth forces on the Bolt Action tabletop. Within its 128 full-colour pages, you’ll find not one, not two, but SIX army lists, allowing you to field Australian, Canadian, East African, Indian, New Zealand, and South African forces. These lists are put together a little differently to what we’ve done previously – let’s have a look at how, and why!

   The armies covered in this book broadly used the British Army as their model for doctrine, organisation, and equipment. There were, however, significant variations which developed in all of these, particularly as the war went on. As such, this book has to cover a very unusual mixture of existing British units as well as units unique to each of the nations covered, plus the different ‘character’ of each nation. So, how did we do all of that?

   STANDARD COMMONWEALTH UNITS

   Unusually, we’ll start at the back of the book – here, you’ll find a huge list of unit profiles drawn from Armies of Great Britain. These allow you to represent the many units common across some or all of the Commonwealth forces, without needing to have the British book on hand. We were incredibly keen for Armies of the British Commonwealth to be a true standalone book, and this was the simplest way to achieve it! This commonality is also great news for existing players. If you’ve got a British collection, congratulations – now you’ve got the foundation of a Commonwealth one, too!

   ONE BOOK – SIX ARMIES

   So that’s the Standard Commonwealth Units list – but you aren’t reading this article to hear about what British units you can field. You want the good stuff – and here it is!

   Each of the six nations has its own standalone army list section. This begins with a historical background setting to inform your hobbying and is packed with tons of great artwork and photography to get you inspired. Each includes a full list of national special rules (which replace the ones found in Armies of Great Britain), a roster of unique units only available to that nation, and a force selection guide which combines those unique units with the relevant units from the Standard Commonwealth Units list. The national special rules also allow you to theme your ‘standard’ units – yes, that does in fact mean you can field Gurkha sniper teams, mortars, and more in an Indian force! We told you they’d come back better than ever, and over the coming weeks we’ll be doing a deep dive into each army list, so you can find out more about them in detail!

   It’s important to note that Armies of the British Commonwealth was chosen as the title because most of the nations in the book are part of the Commonwealth today – of course, during the Second World War this was not the case. Regardless of their political status during the war, all of the forces represented in this book made significant contributions to the eventual Allied victory, and no offense or implication is intended by grouping them under the Armies of the British Commonwealth title.

   Of course, this wouldn’t be an Armies of… book without the…

   Coming free when you purchase Armies of the British Commonwealth from us is Havildar Umrao Singh, VC. This legendary Sikh artilleryman won the Victoria Cross during the Burma campaign while manning a Bren gun. Fighting against overwhelming numbers of Japanese attackers, Singh’s weapon ran out of ammunition, and he was swarmed. Undaunted, he picked up a large piece of metal gun-handling equipment and began laying about himself with ferocity before finally being overwhelmed by sheer weight of numbers. When his body was recovered, he was astonishingly found still alive, albeit gravely wounded, surrounded by ten dead foes and many more wounded. Surviving the war, he served in the Indian Army after independence, finally dying in 2005.

   That’s right – the legendary Gurkhas are back in the rules, and even better, they’re back as a plastic infantry box! We’ll be diving into this newest sprue in detail soon, but for now, check out the painted prototypes! Here - https://warlord-community.warlordgames.com/introducing-armies-of-the-british-commonwealth-third-edition/

2. April 3, 2026

   Adepticon 2026 – What Next for Konflikt ’47?

   

   Our intrepid crew are heading back from the wargaming extravaganza known as Adepticon, and as they cross the pond, we thought we’d share some of what they got up to over the weekend Of course, first and foremost we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, see our stand, and get their hands on the newest Konflikt ’47 book and miniatures!

   With the launch of Festung Europa falling on Adepticon weekend, naturally the focus was squarely on Konflikt ’47, and as such we saw a lot of heroes, horrors, monsters, and mechs stomping about the place. With so many great models on display from the community (particularly our Raiders, who came together to make a fantastic display board, complete with their very own Sturmriese!), it was the perfect place for Head of Product and Konflikt ’47 project supremo Pete Gosling to give a little presentation about the future of the game and universe.

   After a recap of the progress Konflikt ’47 has made so far (spoiler alert – it’s been great!), Pete looked forward to what the future holds. Some of it we’ve already shown off, such as the roadmap, but with Festung Europa released and Invasion Amerika now beginning to loom on the horizon, we got a chance to see some extremely cool… somethings! We’re keeping our cards pretty close to our chests as to exactly what they might be, but given that Invasion Amerika features the United States and Imperial Japan…

   There was also another silhouette on display – but what this one is, well – only time will tell!

   We also got to take an exceedingly rare glance at the desk of Jon Heeney, one of the Design Studio Sculptors. Familiar to those who’ve been on our HQ tours, Jon’s workspace is a treasure trove of concept work, prototypes, pre-production samples, and more. This is just a fraction of the goodies scattered about his station, but we reckon every Konflikt ’47 fan will find something of interest in this snapshot!

   We were also treated to a look behind the curtain at the process of how legendary artist Stefan Kopinski created the iconic artwork that launched the new edition of Konflikt ’47. Swipe through to see how it went from a barebones sketch through numerous revisions and additions to the finished piece:

   Finally, we also got to look at the development of the sinister image of Der Erntemann, again as seen through Stef’s art:

   Not bad for a weekend away! We’re incredibly excited for the future of Konflikt ’47, and can’t wait to reveal more of the mysteries of the Rifts to you all – in due time, of course.

3. March 18, 2026

   Wanted Dead, Not Alive – Der Erntemann!

   

   So, you’ve pre-ordered a shiny new Totenrotte Platoon, and you’re eager to get your dead men walking. But – who should lead them? A standard Platoon Commander would be too squeamish for the task, and lacks the required expertise to properly command the dead in any case. The new Totenrotte Platoon Commanders are of course hand-picked for this work, pairing Advanced Body Armour with the usual gamut of Hero options. They’ll do nicely, but sometimes you want to bring in the expert. Sounds like a job for…

   DER ERNTEMANN

   (or Oberstarzt Albrecht von Zögling, to give him his proper name*) is kind of a big deal when it comes to the Totenkorps. His nickname, translating to ‘the Harvestman’ is an apt one – he’s the leading light of the entire program, responsible for the ongoing development of the Totenkorps and their supporting equipment. While he’s often holed up in his Dresden laboratory conducting unspeakable experiments, like any true scientist he also sees the value in a little fieldwork. Whenever he gets the opportunity to observe his creations in action, von Zögling will take to the field to direct them, gathering valuable data and fresh specimens.

   This isn’t some pasty-faced lab coat we’re dealing with here, though. Der Erntemann revels in the carnage wrought by the Totenkorps, and will often get stuck in himself to get his hands on a particularly valuable enemy corpse. As the battlefield is a dangerous place, von Zögling has taken pains to make himself a dangerous man, skilled with gun and blade. However, he has also elevated himself – literally – with his battle harness. Equal parts weaponised carriage and mobile surgery, the multi-limbed frame allows him to strike out at his foes in all directions, while also carrying enough surgical equipment and stores of his signature serum to re-animate any particularly promising victims nearby.

   So, we know a little about the man (and you can find out much more in Festung Europa!), and we’ve seen his fantastic miniature. Let’s look at Der Erntemann on the tabletop!

   First off, he’s obviously a Hero – albeit only to a very specific set of people – and as such comes with a couple of points of Rift Mastery and one of Luck, and (count ‘em!) three Rift Dice. He can also fill the mandatory commander slot in a Totenrotte Platoon, as is only appropriate, and comes equipped with a pistol and his battle harness, which grants him Deadly (2), as well as a variation on the Medical Implements special rule that we saw with the Nachtzehrer, although his benefits only the Totenkorps bodyguards (0-6) that may accompany him as a personal retinue. He’s also a Specialist Medic, granting himself and any nearby Totenkorps a chance to shrug off incoming fire.

   On top of this, he’s a 6+ Damage Value Fearless Veteran who quite appropriately causes Horror, and has a tasty Active Rift Enhancement which gives him another way to return fallen models to his own squad, and makes it easier for nearby Totenkorps squads to use The Dead Rise – Again!. He is Bulky, though, meaning he’ll have to footslog it alongside the undead – it’s a good job he’s tough as nails and usually surrounded by literal meatshields, as he’ll be a top priority target for the enemy!

   Der Erntemann is a fantastic choice if you plan to include any number of Totenkorps in your force, and he really shines in command of a Totenrotte Platoon, meshing perfectly with the Nachtzehrer and the platoon’s special rules to turn your Totenkorps from walking tar-pits into a surprisingly flexible tactical force – just don’t plan on doing too much shooting!

4. February 25, 2026

   Soldier of Fortune – A Lion Returns for March!

   

   March sees the return of a legendary figure to the Soldier of Fortune ranks – Paddy Mayne! You’ll find out more about this incredible model on Friday, but for now just know that this week is your last chance to pick up February’s Soldier of Fortune!

5. February 10, 2026

   KONFLIKT '47 - FESTUNG EUROPA

   

   Stalemate. Since the opening of the Dresden Rift, new and unspeakable horrors
   have poured forth from the heart of the newly emergent Neu Republik. The Allied
   plan to end hostilities in Europe is in tatters. The world now pays the price of their
   failure.
   
   Technological development, already in overdrive in the fever of war, has escalated
   further due to the power of the Rifts. Weapons of unprecedented destructive capacity are being deployed with increasing frequency by all the belligerent nations, leaving Europe in utter ruin and no-one able to gain an upper hand.
   
   It is now beyond any doubt - control of the Rifts is the path to victory. Dresden is the heart of Axis power, the heart of Festung Europa.
   
   Festung Europa is the first in a series of supplements for Konflikt ’47 detailing the
   background, history, and characters of the Rift War. This volume is centred on the
   European theatre, and the concerted effort of the British-US alliance, and the Soviet Bloc, to wrest control of the Dresden Rift from the Axis.
   
   Within its full-colour pages, rife with glorious photography, artwork, and illustrations, you’ll find timelines, short stories, game scenarios, and more. New miniatures will be released alongside each supplement, representing the heroes, horrors, monsters, and mechs, described in its pages. It's also accompanied by the Operation Touchdown special book figure, available to stores when you purchase the new bundle!
   
   This is a must-have for every Konflikt '47 players, and it's not alone!