If you’re a regular reader of Warhammer Community, you’ve probably already had a look at what you can expect to find in White Dwarf 462. But this issue is packed full of so much awesomeness that we couldn’t fit it all in one article.
Lots of folks have been asking about the Steam code that gives you access to loads of Warhammer PC video games, so we’re going to break down exactly what you get.
There’s also a new type of article debuting in this issue, and we’ll take a closer look at the first example which focuses on Craftworld Biel-Tan.
First up, let’s check out those games.
Full Steam Ahead
Each physical copy of White Dwarf 462 includes a unique code that instantly unlocks the following 12 games in your Steam account.
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning melee action game. Fight as one of five heroes against countless hordes of skaven and legions of Chaos in a game that pushes the genre’s boundaries.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Take on the role of Captain Titus of the Ultramarines Chapter, as he seeks to counter the threat of an Ork invasion on a valuable forge world. This violent third-person action game brings the Warhammer 40,000 setting to life like never before.
This classic game started a successful real-time strategy franchise with several instalments and expansions. Create an army from a variety of factions in the 41st Millennium and fight through single-player campaigns. Ready for a challenge? Pit your forces against online opponents in the thriving community.
Thrill to visually stunning battles in the world-that-was. The real-time strategy action plays out in single-player campaigns, full of larger-than-life heroes, mighty beasts, and dazzling displays of magic. Take the fight online to match wits against other players from around the world.
Lead a warband of fighters as they seek glory in this brilliant adaptation of the deck-building strategy board game. Match up with other players or practice against a computer-controlled warband to hone your techniques and test out new tactics and card combos.
Based directly on the venerable tabletop board game, Warhammer Quest is a nostalgic blend of fantasy, dungeon-crawling adventure, and co-operative strategy. Adventure through hazardous dungeons as you search for both treasure and glory.
Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
This sequel to the turn-based strategy classic brings a new storyline, enhanced graphics, and deeper gameplay to the tried-and-true Warhammer Quest formula.
The is a faithful digital adaptation of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. You and your friends take on the role of adventurers, tackling a wide variety of adversaries and collecting magical treasures to reach the centre of the board. Work together or strike out on your own – only one can claim ultimate glory.
This turn-based strategy game puts you in the cockpit of a mighty god-machine, one of the strongest weapons in the galaxy. Unleash the fury of weapons capable of taking on an entire army of foes.
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
Sanctus Reach tells the saga of the Space Wolves as they fight to defend a stronghold of the Imperium against endless tides of Orks. The battle-scale turn-based game plays out in a classic grid format, with a massive variety of units to choose from on each side.
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon – Da Orks
This delightfully old-school 2D hex-based strategy game recreates the epic battle for Armageddon. You’ll find everything from lowly foot soldiers to super-heavy tanks and Titans – each has a role to play in your turn-based strategy.
Collect cards to unlock units, wargear, and special abilities, then unleash your Space Wolf warriors against the perfidious forces of Chaos Space Marines. Take part in a single-player campaign, then sharpen your fangs with a survival mode or test your mettle against other players.
There’s enough there to keep any Warhammer gamer busy for ages, so you’ll want to make sure you grab White Dwarf 462 to get your hands on the Steam code.
Galactic War Hosts
Between bouts of furious gaming, grab a cuppa and settle in to check out the first instalment of a brand new series – Galactic War Hosts. Each one will feature modelling and painting tips for a different faction or sub-faction in the 41st Millennium. This inaugural article looks to the fractured Aeldari craftworld itself: Biel-Tan.
The Galactic War Hosts series is a great way to get a taste of armies that might be new to you, with a bit of background lore, some painting guides...
… a showcase of fantastic models from various hobbyists, and a full army project to inspire you.
We’re looking forward to seeing what comes next for Galactic War Hosts. Fans of the Asuryani (and admirers of awesome collections) won’t want to miss this issue.
If you’ve already read our White Dwarf 462 preview article, you’ll know this issue is packed with fantastic articles to read, beautiful pictures to pore over, and loads more. If you’re not already, subscribe to White Dwarf to make sure you never miss an issue.
White Dwarf 462 will be available to pre-order from Saturday the 13th of March. You can grab it in Warhammer stores, plus independent stockists, supermarkets, and newsagents, from Friday the 19th.