Games Workshop drops Iron Warriors teaser hinting at new models

During the New Year Preview wrap-up on January 16, Games Workshop slipped in a short teaser themed around the Iron Warriors, suggesting the legion will soon get more focused support. The footage and artwork leaned heavily on siege motifs and Perturabo-era iconography, and the company framed the snippet as an early hint rather than a full product announcement.

The teaser’s imagery pointed to a few concrete possibilities for players. Distinct Iron Warriors heraldry appeared in mockups, and there were visual cues that bionic augmentation details could be part of forthcoming releases. The presentation also suggested upgrade kits designed to convert generic Chaos Space Marines into an Iron Warriors look, rather than only a fresh boxed set of unique miniatures.

This is significant because the Iron Warriors have long been known in lore as siege specialists under Perturabo, yet the legion has historically lacked a bespoke minis range comparable to other Traitor Legions. A targeted release that includes conversion parts or upgrade kits would let players refit existing Chaos Marines with legion-specific plates, spikes, and bionic elements without rebuilding entire armies from scratch.

Speculation in the community has already focused on timing. The teaser was light on concrete release details, and many are eyeing Adepticon in March as a logical venue for a fuller reveal. For now the teaser functions as a heads-up: expect a later showcase with model photos, kit contents, and rules or datasheets.

Practical value for players is immediate. If upgrade kits are incoming, collectors who run Chaos armies can plan conversions and painting schemes now, and they can check parts boxes for bits that will work well with Iron Warriors heraldry and mechanical limbs. Tournament players should watch for eventual datasheet releases that would affect listbuilding. Painters and commission painters may see demand pick up for weathered, industrial finishes and plate scarring typical of the legion’s aesthetic.

The teaser landed as an early-stage signal rather than a full unveiling, but it changed the conversation. Iron Warriors players can begin preparing conversion ideas and army lists, and store-bought Chaos owners can start saving relevant parts. Expect more detail in the weeks ahead as previews continue and events like Adepticon approach; until then, keep scrapers and green stuff ready for a potential wave of bionics and bolted plating.