“Ours is the moment! March forward!”
– Lord Solar Leontus
The Imperium is in danger and the regiments of the Astra Militarum will answer the call, as they have done for millennia. The hammer of the Emperor marches onto the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge as a new faction tomorrow, introducing new mechanics, strategies and overwhelming firepower into the game. Keep reading to learn more about the new faction and how to start collecting it.

The Astra Militarum join the battle
On the blood-soaked battlefield, the countless massed regiments of the Astra Militarum lay down the Emperor’s enemies by overwhelming them with superior numbers and firepower. In the crucible of war, where courage is forged and valor is tested, they are the defenders of His realm, the ironclad bulwark against the encroaching darkness. With overwhelming firepower, steel discipline, and unyielding resolve, they will hold the line in His name, no matter the cost.
The Astra Militarum stand as the Imperium’s most steadfast and numerous defenders. Their resilience is unmatched, and their tenacity in the face of insurmountable odds has turned the tide of battle more times than history can recount. These soldiers, honed through rigorous training and forged by endless battle, will fight to their last breath to secure victory for the Imperium.

Take a look at the new cards
Check out the Astra Militarum full card collection here! Meet the new Warlords, Stratagems and Troops that will deliver the Emperor’s fury on the battlefields of Warpforge. Take a peek at the Astra Militarum’s full collection and master their tactics in preparation for tomorrow’s release. Share your ideas in the #deck-building channel of the official Discord server!
Remember that by completing the first step of the Astra Militarum campaign you can unlock an Astra Militarum Starter Deck, perfect to start competing with the new faction! Also, entering a Draft run using Blackstone will ensure that one Astra Militarum Warlord is available in the Warlord selection step. For Cadia and the Imperium!

New Warlords
Three powerful Warlords will wield the Hammer of the Emperor against His enemies and lead the massed regiments of the Imperium to victory:
- Commissar Elan Denkler: As feared as he is respected, Commissar Elan Denkler keeps his troops in line with ruthless efficiency, having moulded them into a disciplined war machine few other officers can match.
- Ursula Creed: Ursula Creed is her father’s daughter in many respects. A hardened general, physically imposing, Creed stands as a symbol of Cadia’s survival, exemplifying her people’s unbowed spirit.
- Lord Solar Leontus: Arcadian Leontus is responsible for all Astra Militarum within the Segmentum Solar. He hails from a peerless lineage of service dating back countless generations.

New card mechanics
With the introduction of the Astra Militarum, two new traits also make their way into Warpforge! Get ready to take down your enemies through sheer conviction with:
- Regiment: units with this trait trigger an effect whenever a friendly unit performs a Ranged attack.
- Duty: units with this trait can perform their Duty instead of attacking. When selecting if a unit should attack using their Melee or Ranged value, these will have access to a special Duty action. Each individual unit’s duty can only be performed once during each game, and it will consume the unit’s action for the turn.

How to start collecting them
Take advantage of pre-release and release-day deals to get extra value when collecting the new faction! The Astra Militarum joins the game as an entirely new faction, so the new cards will be collectable by similar means to the existing factions.
- Astra Militarum Booster Packs, each including 5 Astra Militarum cards, with at least one of them of rare or higher quality.
- All Armies Booster Packs have a chance at yielding Astra Militarum cards while opening them.
- Get the Premium Campaign at the best price with one of the two time-limited bundles available in the Webshop. Take your first steps on the battlefield with the Starter bundle or command a mighty Astra Militarum deck on the day of release with the Commander bundle! Check out all the info in the Pre-sale web post.
- New Twitch Drops campaign. Watch your favourite content creators play Warpforge and earn amazing rewards while at it. Check out all the information below.
- After the faction joins the game, the new Astra Militarum cards will make frequent appearances in the shop. Every day there will be new cards for sale, so keep your eyes peeled!

Celebrate the full release with a trove of freebies!
Warpforge has grown a ton since it was first released on Early Access, and now that the game is getting a full release, your collection will be getting a huge boost! Join us during the first half of October and engage with the community to get a ton of free booster packs. Starting tomorrow, log into the game every day to find special offers and promo codes.

After the Astra Militarum and Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge are released, a web post will go live detailing all the special activities and promotions that will be up in celebration of the game’s release. The first promo code will be available throughout the whole celebration, gifting 10 All Armies booster packs! From 7th October onward, we will celebrate a different collectable faction in-game every day. Log into the game to discover daily Promo Codes, special deals and much more!
Whether you have been playing since the Early Access or you have just eyed the game, there has been no better time to join Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge. The game’s full release does not mean it will stop growing, there are still many corners of the Galaxy that we want to explore! Stay tuned, for once the barrage of news has passed you might soon discover that you are but in the eye of the storm.
