Games Workshop starts pre-orders for new Chaos Space Marines products on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST. These include four battleforce boxes themed around Chaos gods, plus Chaos Marauders for Warhammer: The Old World and Horus Heresy kits like Cataphractii Terminators and Breacher Squads. The release lets players build armies dedicated to Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh in Warhammer 40,000, with options for close combat, psychic powers, resilience, and sonic attacks.
Background
Warhammer games from Games Workshop have drawn players for years with detailed plastic models of soldiers, monsters, and vehicles. These miniatures represent factions in grim future wars or fantasy battles. Chaos Space Marines stand out as corrupted super-soldiers who serve dark gods. The company releases new products almost every Saturday, giving fans fresh ways to grow their collections.
This weekend's lineup focuses on Chaos forces. Battleforces pack multiple models into one box, making it easier for newcomers to start an army or for veterans to add units. Prices sit around $250 in the US for these sets. Chaos Marauders fit into Warhammer: The Old World, a game set in a medieval-style world with empires clashing against northern tribes. Horus Heresy products tie into a prequel era of the 40K universe, showing early Space Marine legions in civil war.
Games Workshop announced these through their online previews. Stores and websites will take orders soon after the US launch time. Demand runs high for Chaos themes, as players enjoy the variety of units that mix daemons, marines, and beasts.
Key Details
The four battleforces cover each major Chaos god. Each box holds leaders, troops, and support units, plus transfer sheets for custom markings.
Khorne Daemonkin Battleforce
This set suits players who like aggressive melee fights. It includes a Lord on Juggernaut, buildable as the Epic Hero Lord Invocatus. A Master of Executions leads executions. Six mounted Bloodcrushers charge on daemonic mounts. Ten Khorne Berzerkers rush in with chainswords. Twenty Bloodletters add daemon infantry. A World Eaters transfer sheet has 200 decals for red armor details.
Sekhmet Coven Battleforce
For psychic-focused play, this Tzeentch box offers an Infernal Master as leader. Three Exalted Sorcerers cast spells. A Mutalith Vortex Beast twists reality. Ten Scarab Occult Terminators provide tough elite infantry. Two Chaos Space Marines transfer sheets each have 364 decals.
Vile Vectorium Battleforce
Nurgle's followers endure heavy fire. The box features a Daemon Prince as a flying monster. Twenty Infractors, buildable as Tormentors, form plague-ridden troops. Twelve Noise Marines blast foes with sound weapons. Four Emperor’s Children transfer sheets, each with 150 decals, fit Slaanesh themes.
Additional Chaos Units
Chaos Marauders bring 20 plastic warriors from the north. They form one big unit or two smaller ones, each with a champion, musician, and standard bearer. Options include hand weapon and shield, great weapon, or flail. A Warriors of Chaos transfer sheet has 246 decals.
Horus Heresy gets Cataphractii Terminators in two setups. Six wear volkite chargers and power mauls to shred infantry. One can take a reaper autocannon for anti-vehicle work. Their heavy armor includes shield generators.
Breacher Squads handle close-quarters boarding or sieges. Ten Space Marines in MkIII armor carry boltguns and heavy shields. Upgrades add a graviton gun and lascutter. The Sergeant has weapon choices. An upgrade set converts existing Tactical Squads with shields and arms for ten models.
"Chaos is rolling in, and if you can’t beat the Dark Gods, just join them. It’s easy, and if this week’s pre-orders are any indication, you get to hang out with some real style icons. It’s good to be bad!" – Games Workshop preview
What This Means
These pre-orders give players tools to build full Chaos Undivided armies, mixing units from all gods. Battleforces save money compared to buying models separately, though exact savings depend on local prices. US buyers pay $250 per box, with CAD at $300, AUD $420, GBP £155, and EUR €200.
For Warhammer: The Old World, Marauders fill out horde armies invading southern lands. Horus Heresy fans gain versatile Terminators and Breachers for legion tactics. The release follows holiday sales, setting up bigger pushes into Space Marines and other 40K factions soon.
Stores report quick sell-outs for popular boxes, so early orders matter. Online platforms list them alongside Necrons and other lines, but Chaos takes center stage. Players mix these with older kits for custom forces. The timing aligns with community rankings of battleforce value, highlighting strong unit combos.
Communities discuss builds, like using Bloodcrushers for fast charges or Terminators for breakthroughs. Upgrade kits extend value to existing collections. As pre-orders roll out, expect forums and stores to buzz with army lists and paint jobs. This wave reinforces Chaos as a top faction for dynamic playstyles.
