On May 21, Warhammer Skulls, the biggest event of the year for video games around the world of Warhammer, is taking place. MeinMMO will accompany the show with a live ticker and already has some information ready.
What kind of event is this? Warhammer Skulls takes place (again) annually and offers the biggest stage of the year for gaming in the franchise. In 2025, the big remaster of Dawn of War, the best Warhammer game on Steam, and Boltgun 2 were announced.
Thursday, 21.05.2026
7:00 PM
One last small update: The demo of Boltgun 2 is now playable and I have tested it in advance – with quite a lot of joy, although I don’t like that type of game at all!
6:45 PM
That concludes the Skulls for this year. We will update the article with all the trailers that are slowly coming in and have a little something prepared for you at 7 PM.
6:43 PM
OH! A new Chaos Gate, this time with the famous Deathwatch! Daemonhunters has already thrilled me! Unfortunately, there are no more precise versions yet, but that sounds good!
6:41 PM
It’s surprising: Skaven right in the middle of all the 40k announcements! Vinheek apparently wants to escape and rise to the Deathmaster… and that in the namesake game for Age of Sigmar, which will be released in 2027. The gameplay so far resembles a bloodier version of Darkest Dungeon.
6:40 PM
Fatshark talks about the idea behind the Skitarii. The class is supposed to take on multiple roles and is designed to be played in a very diverse way. One wants to stay very close to the lore.
06:37 PM
Finally, Darktide shows us what to expect! Well… “shows”, as grim as the trailer is, not much is recognizable. Except for the bright glow of the Skitarii! On June 23, these crazy, irradiated tech nerds are coming as a new class. Wonderful.
06:36 PM
And since we are on the topic of Space Marines: There is a VR game coming where you will become an Astartes.
6:34 PM
Space Marine 2 is still not a service game, but it is getting a new update with cosmetics and improvements to the Siege mode. The DLC is themed around the Iron Hands.
6:33 PM
Immediately afterwards, there comes a new teaser for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 featuring the legendary Commissar Yarrick as the speaker – but with no further information. Only with the cryptic text that something is supposed to happen in 17 cycles. Hm …
6:32 PM
Creative Assembly presents the new trailer for the Character Pack Total War: Warhammer 3, which brings Bhashiva to the game. I have already played the new DLC.
6:30 PM
Games Workshop presents the upcoming series and animations for Warhammer+. Good that I recently subscribed, I am really looking forward to Penitence.
6:28 PM
Okay, this is unexpected. Dawn of War 4 has indeed announced a playable Primarch as its first game, but in Tacticus, Lion El’Jonson joins directly as a raid boss. Also exciting.
6:27 PM
Some… strange ad integrations: Youtooz plushies for Dawn of War 4 and an Astra Militarum gaming chair?
6:26 PM
Dawn of War 4 casually announces the complete roadmap with campaigns, map packs, and a new (currently unknown) faction. It must almost be Chaos.
6:24 PM
YES, it’s on. Dawn of War 4 shows a new trailer featuring its armies and impressive battles.
AND A RELEASE DATE! September 17th! Time to reschedule vacation.
(Note: I previously mistakenly assigned the release date to Total War: Warhammer 40,000. That was not intended; we have no information regarding the new Total War yet.)
6:24 PM
That comes damn unexpectedly! Helldivers 2 is collaborating with Warhammer 40,000! I’m not a fan of the game, but I will check that out!
6:22 PM
Just a little reminder during Skulls, but with Warhammer Classics, 20 old classics are coming to Steam.
06:20 PM
Ooooh, nice trailer for Battlesector with a free test from May 21st to 25th!
06:17 PM
Boltgun 2 is coming and the demo starts today! I’m not a big fan of boomer shooters, but I’m really excited about the game… especially thanks to the playable Sororita. Only the menacing laugh at the end seems… sus.
There will also be a mobile version coming in 2026.
06:15 PM
Warhammer Survivors is making its appearance! The game that, according to the community, couldn’t be a more perfect mix, lets you play in both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar, on PC and mobile.
06:13 PM
The creators of Mechanicus 2 show their new trailer and the Votann for the first time in gameplay – although apparently only for support. Ody has already played Mechanicus 2.
06:11 PM
Warhammer Combat Cards is now available for mobile devices, a Magic-like duel game, it seems.
06:09 PM
RUST announced a coop with Warhammer some time ago. Now there is a whole and… quite bloody trailer.
06:08 PM
Speed Freekz shows what the game has to offer: customizable Ball Waggons in makeshift Ork style, racetracks with various objectives and huge, fat mechs that you must protect in your carts to win against the other team
06:05 PM
The Infinite Museion, the new expansion for Rogue Trader, will be released on June 11.
We were able to play the beta of Dark Heresy by the way and I was overwhelmed by the many details.
At Skulls, Warhammer showcases new merch from stylish Intercessors from Weta and the release of the fast-paced racing game Speed Freez for Xbox and PS5. DAKKA!
06:02 PM
Woohoo! The beta of Dark Heresy starts today! The stylish trailer has already shown some of the content.
Rogue Trader comes right after: the Trazyn-DLC is on the way.
06:00 PM
So, here we go! Alanah Pearce, the voice of Nyrah Veyrath from Boltgun 2, is announcing a big blockbuster as the host: the games from Owlcat!
05:59 PM
The pre-running trailer reminds us that the 11th Edition with the big Armageddon box is coming!
05:55 PM
5 more minutes – last chance for a bathroom break and to grab a soda from the fridge!
05:49 PM
In addition to the official Warhammer channel, the Twitch channel of Fatshark has now gone live, the creators of Darktide and Vermintide. I wonder what they have in store?
If you want to watch on YouTube, find the stream here.
05:42 PM
The first deals for Warhammer Week are already live on GOG. My personal tips:
- Mechanicus
- Dawn of War Anniversary
- Rogue Trader (or the DLCs if you do not own them)
- Mordheim
05:00 PM
In one hour it starts. Are you getting excited already? We already know that Owlcat will show something related to its role-playing games, although it is not yet known what. For some reading, you can already check out the latest info about the two games:
- In Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, the Emperor has imposed his toughest trial on me: to think for myself
- RPG of Warhammer 40,000 shows new teaser, now the greatest collector in the universe speaks personally
11:30 AM
Hello and good morning everyone! Here you will find the ticker as soon as the event starts at 6:00 PM. We will update you beforehand if there are any updates.
These games will be showcased in 2026: From the trailer, we already know that at least 9 titles will receive information:
- Rogue Trader (Role-playing Game)
- Dark Heresy (Role-playing Game)
- Boltgun 2 (Boomer Shooter)
- Space Marine 2 (Co-op Shooter)
- Darktide (Co-op Shooter)
- Battlesector (Strategy)
- Total War: Warhammer 3 (Strategy)
- Dawn of War 4 (Strategy)
- Warhammer Survivors (Survivor-Like)
Total War: Warhammer 40k was not officially mentioned, but the likelihood of new information is moderate to high. Whether any new games will be announced is still unknown.
We have also had two previews of some of the titles. In Total War: Warhammer 3, for example, the first mini-DLC with the Tiger Warriors starts today. We were the first in Europe to test it and indeed, the DLC performed quite well for under 5 euros.
Mechanicus 2 is also being released today and continues the war between Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons, with you being able to play both sides this time. MeinMMO author Ody surprisingly feels closer to the robot mummies.
Which announcement are you most looking forward to? Feel free to leave us a comment.
When and where can I watch? The Skulls will run starting at 6:00 PM German time on the official Twitch channel of Warhammer and on the official YouTube channel. We will tick the most important information at the top for you.
Warhammer Skulls comes directly with a giveaway and offers
In addition to the actual show, you can currently participate in a giveaway. You can win a large package with merchandise and official miniatures from Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar. To participate, you just need to log into your account on MyWarhammer by May 28. You can find more information about the giveaway on Warhammer Community.
There will also be deals on platforms such as Steam, the Epic Store, and Humble until May 28.
Just a few weeks after the Skulls event, the 11th edition of Warhammer 40,000 will be released, bringing figures and rules with it. If you’re interested in the tabletop or the lore, you’ll get new content starting in June. The setting is a historic place: Warhammer 40,000 returns in the new edition to the planet where the greatest wars in history took place
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