Warhammer The Old World Made NEW! Chaos Now, Kislev Next? | Revised Edition Review

Summary

Revised Rules

The new rulebook mainly gathers previously released FAQs and balance updates—such as the infantry “Press of Battle” change—rather than introducing a new edition. The hosts welcomed the gradual evolution of a complex specialist game but criticized the book’s unchanged layout and weak index, which still make rules difficult to find.

Battle March Companion

The supplement offers an entry point at roughly 400–750 points. It includes example armies, but players can swap units and expand into the full game rather than being locked into a fixed force.

Its six linked scenarios build up the game gradually. The hosts recommend starting at 400 points and adding roughly 100 points as players progress. Scenarios introduce extra elements such as battlefield effects, character duels, and a troll cave that can become hostile.

The smaller forces and unit-size limits make the game less intimidating to learn and paint while still feeling like The Old World. The hosts praised it as a particularly effective introduction to a full game system.

Miniatures and the Game’s Direction

The newly released Chaos Warriors were praised for their dark-fantasy look and ability to rank up. Along with Chaos Marauders and Cathay models, they suggest meaningful investment in the game, though many available armies still rely on older miniatures.

The hosts speculated that some older kits may eventually be reused across game systems, but noted uncertainty about which armies might receive new models.

Possible Kislev Release

Updated map details and Kislev-related illustrations prompted speculation that Kislev could be coming, perhaps as a new faction or in a box opposing daemons. The hosts stressed that this is conjecture, not a confirmed announcement.

Legacy Armies

The discussion raised concerns about armies such as Skaven, Vampire Counts, and Dark Elves being left out, despite their place in the setting and the community’s interest in playing them. Beastmen’s return makes the policy seem inconsistent.

The hosts encouraged continued community pressure and noted that community rules packs can help players field legacy factions.

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