Level Up Games: The Ultimate Guide to Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition: Armageddon Unleashed

The rumors from AdeptiCon have been confirmed, and the vox-casters are screaming: Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition is officially arriving this June!

Whether you’ve been defending the Imperium since the Rogue Trader days or you’ve never held a hobby brush in your life, there has truly never been a better time to step into the grim darkness of the far future. At Level Up Games, we’re gearing up for a massive summer of hobbying, gaming, and galactic conquest.

Here is everything you need to know about the new edition and how you can join the fray.

⚔️ The War for Armageddon Begins Anew

The 11th Edition launch set, titled Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, takes us back to one of the most iconic war zones in the galaxy. This box is a nostalgic powerhouse, echoing the classic 2nd Edition vibes but with 2026’s cutting-edge miniature design.

• The Forces: It’s a brutal clash between the Blood Angels Space Marines and a massive Ork Waaagh! led by Wazdakka Gutsmek.
• The Models: Expect stunning new sculpts, including the return of the Steel Legion and brand-new Jump Pack Vanguard Veterans.
• The Lore: Commissar Yarrick is back on the field, and the stakes have never been higher for the hive worlds of Armageddon.

📜 Rules of Engagement: What’s New?

Games Workshop is refining the “streamlined, not simple” philosophy of 10th Edition. The best part? Your current 10th Edition Codexes and faction rules are still valid! Here are the big shifts that have our local players buzzing:

• Terrain is the Objective: Say goodbye to abstract “objective circles.” In 11th Edition, you’ll be fighting for control of actual terrain: bunkers, shrines, and relics. It makes every game feel like a cinematic battle.
• Multiple Detachments: A brand-new modular system allows you to mix and match Detachments, giving you more flexibility to build the specific “dream army” you’ve always wanted.
• Streamlined Combat: Charges have been reworked (roll first, then choose your target!) and fast dice rolling is now the standard for close combat, keeping the game moving at a lightning pace.

🛠️ Get Hobby-Ready at Level Up Games

A new edition is the perfect excuse to refresh your current army or start that “Project Army” you’ve been eyeing.

PreOrders & The Launch Box

Want to guarantee your copy of the Armageddon launch set? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be the first to know when preorders are going to drop! We will be offering preorders to ensure our community gets their hands on the box the moment it drops in June.

Learn to Play Sessions

Never played 40k? Don’t sweat it. We’ll be hosting “Intro to 11th” days where staff will walk you through the core rules, and help you roll your first dice.

Hobby Nights & Army Refreshes

With our massive new space in Athens, our flagship moving to Buford, and our thriving miniatures communities in Johns Creek and Dawsonville, our weekly hobby nights are going to expand in stores. Let’s get those new armies Battle Ready together!

📅 Mark Your Calendars

The 41st Millennium is calling. Whether you want to “Waaagh!” with the best of them or stand as a shield for humanity, Level Up Games is your home for the 11th Edition.

• June 2026: 
  • Official 11th Edition Launch
  • Hobby, Paint, & Build Night
  • Weekly Open Play in Every Store
  • Tournaments
  • Hobby, Paint, & Build Events

Which side are you choosing in the War for Armageddon: the righteous fury of the Blood Angels or the unstoppable green tide of the Orks?