EditorialWD 419 · p. 1
The editorial welcomes the new edition after the staff’s first games, finding familiar battles beneath the streamlined rules. It highlights stratagems, tactical choices and narrative possibilities before directing readers to the issue’s detailed rules, background and miniature coverage.
Warhammer 40,000
ShowcaseWD 419 · pp. 4–5
The new edition is introduced through Dark Imperium, the Primaris Space Marines and their corrupted Death Guard opponents. The preview explains the simultaneous release of five Index books for existing collections and connects the renewed rules to the Great Rift’s division of the Imperium.
Warhammer 40,000
ShowcaseWD 419 · pp. 6–7
A component tour explains the boxed game’s twenty-two Primaris Marines, thirty-one Death Guard and followers, full hardback rulebook and two army booklets. The packaging separates sprues, books and gaming accessories, while simple assemblies make the new forces accessible despite their detailed sculpting.
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