The famous Warhammer 40,000 universe will soon expand with Necromunda: Ash Wastes. The new game is quite expensive at $300, which not every fan appreciates. However, find out why it might still be worth it and what the new tabletop game offers here at MeinMMO.
What kind of game is this? Necromunda is a spin-off of the popular Warhammer 40K series. Unlike in Warhammer 40,000, where armies of Space Marines, space orks, and murderous aliens face off, Necromunda is about small skirmishes between gangs. They reside in the gigantic city complexes on the inhospitable world of Necromunda.
The first version of this game was released in 1995 and was an immediate hit with Warhammer 40K fans. The series was eventually discontinued, but in 2017 a now out-of-print re-release was made. Recently, “Necromunda: Ash Wastes” was announced as a new version of Necromunda.
This time, however, the gangs fight outside the city as well. New units such as vehicles and mounts are introduced. Additionally, the already known gangs are joined by the tough nomad clans of the Ash Wastes.
Exorbitantly priced miniatures, but ideal for hobbyists
What does it all cost? Necromunda: Ash Wastes will be available for pre-order starting on Sunday, May 1, 2022. However, the price is hefty; $299 has been confirmed by Polygon retailers for the base game box.
This is nearly double what is currently being offered for the out-of-print predecessor box from 2017 on eBay.
Who is this ideal for? For the money, you get the following contents from the box:
- 2 complete gangs, House Orlock and the new nomads. 10 figures are on foot. In addition, the Orlocks have 2 quad vehicles and the nomads have 4 riders on strange bugs.
- Several terrain pieces that are fully customizable.
- A rulebook, unit cards, dice, and templates
- Marker tokens and a game mat
Especially the new miniatures and terrain pieces are the highlights of the package. As usual, they are extremely detailed and even in the age of affordably priced 3D printers, the figures of Warhammer have no equal. Each figure looks unique and can be customized. There are interchangeable heads with different glasses, hairstyles, and even epic mustaches!
The same goes for the terrain pieces, which can be combined individually, giving every player the chance to create a truly unique set.
Since tabletop players often tend to invest a lot of time and creativity into the appearance of their armies and terrains, the new Necromunda set is, despite the high price, an attractive offer for many.
How do fans react? Looking at the community, it quickly becomes clear that many want the new set. Especially the miniatures have been well-received since the first announcement on reddit, although the price is considered too high:
“I think it looks really incredible, but I’m just as excited [about the set] as I am shocked by the price.”
$300 is, according to reddit, too much money for many players. However, there are alternatives. Some users suggest simply sharing the price with a friend. After all, you need 2 players for a game of Necromunda, and if each pays $150 and shares the terrain, it becomes affordable again.
Other fans suggest just buying the miniatures and terrain once they become available separately. The 10 figures per gang are said to cost $47 each, with the package of figures or riding insects also costing $47 each.
And many players feel they don’t need the vehicles and mounts at all (for now). Then the old rules from previous editions of Necromunda would suffice to play, and one could get away with a set of cool figures relatively cheap.
So much for the new Warhammer tabletop and the price dilemma. There’s another story about Warhammer 40K here: Warhammer 40K distances itself from parts of its community: “We don’t want your money”
