Why did Games Workshop destroy Warhammer Fantasy?

But why did Games Workshop get rid of Warhammer Fantasy Battles? The honest answer is just that Warhammer Fantasy Battles wasn't selling very well. The game was stagnating, not bringing anyone new into the hobby. There was also a major issue to do with intellectual property and copyright.

What happened with Warhammer Fantasy?

They official destroyed the Warhammer Fantasy world and replaced it with the Age of Sigmar stuff. There will never be a new book from GW that features the old world, although I suppose there could be fanfic or something.

Will Games Workshop bring back Warhammer Fantasy?

Warhammer Old World Release Date and Announcement

Our initial bet on a release date for Warhammer: The Old World was therefore some time in 2021. This is not going to happen with the various holdups in Games Workshop production line. Now we are not even sure it will be in 2022.

Why did Warhammer Fantasy change to Age of Sigmar?

Warhammer fantasy had a problem with drawing in new players, it is a very expensive hobby even compared to other tabletop battles, including other GW tabletops and especially some armies can be ridiculously expensive. Particularly the numerous ones like skaven, undead and goblins.

What replaced Warhammer Fantasy?

Editions. The first edition of Age of Sigmar in 2015 replaced Warhammer Fantasy Battle.

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Will Warhammer Fantasy be revived?

For those unfamiliar, the Old World was the setting for Warhammer Fantasy Battles, a tabletop game that was first released in 1983 and ended its run in 2015. However, in 2019, Games Workshop announced that they would be bringing back the Old World, much to the delight of fans.

What is the life expectancy of a Warhammer Fantasy?

Dwarfs can live typically between 300 and 400 years. Exceptional Runesmiths can beat 600 years.

Is Warhammer Fantasy in the future?

Setting. Most Warhammer 40,000 fiction is set around the turn of the 42nd millennium (about 39,000 years in the future).

What are Warhammer fans called?

Warhammer nerds. Thats how I've been referring to us when I've had to.

Why is Games Workshop being boycotted?

Games Workshop has angered a section of its customers after clamping down on unauthorised websites dedicated to its Warhammer franchise, according to analysts at Jefferies, the US bank.

Why did the old ones leave Warhammer Fantasy?

The Old Ones were powerful beings who arrived to the Warhammer world millennia ago and created many races. After their polar warp gates collapsed, the Old Ones disappeared. The Lizardmen venerate the Old Ones as Gods and attempt to interpret and carry out the Great Plan of the Old Ones.

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Is Age of Sigmar a sequel to Warhammer Fantasy?

AoS is the official sequel of WH Fantasy End Times.

Do people still play Age of Sigmar?

Despite the pros and cons, people are playing Age of Sigmar via Tabletop Simulator, and Games Workshop is still releasing new rules and new armies.

Does Sigmar exist in 40K?

You can use Age of Sigmar models in Warhammer 40,000 if you choose to play one of the Chaos factions, since they share the same Chaos deities in both games.

What happened to Sigmar in 40K?

Sigmar's journey that deep into the warp caused him to die and his soul was reborn as a human there but his rise to power mirrors that of the other Primarchs. The remains of his ship were found by the Skaven which is how they were initially able to get the advanced technology they have.

Is Warhammer Fantasy canon?

Of course its still canon. There are hundreds of characters, objects and places who survived the world that was and have major influence in age of sigmar. Without fantasy half of the stories in AoS would make no sense at all.

Does Games Workshop sell Warhammer Fantasy?

Our two main gaming systems are Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Warhammer 40,000 is our most popular and highest selling product range.

Is Warhammer Fantasy older than 40k?

On the other hand Warhammer Fantasy Battles was released in 1983, four years before 40k. It's fanbase grew over the years until “The End Times".

Who killed Archaon?

Nevertheless, Valten was determined to carry out his charge and protect the people of Middenheim. With the aid of the two greatest gods of the Empire -- Sigmar and Ulric, the warrior was certain he would be able to bring Archaon himself to battle and slay him.

What is the most evil faction in Warhammer Fantasy?

What happened to Archaon in Age of Sigmar?

After he slew all sent against him, Archaon continued to fight in the name of all four powers, who recognised him as their foremost champion once more, transforming him into a demigod capable of conquering all of the Mortal Realms.

Who is the oldest Chaos god?

The oldest and first of the chaos god is Khorne, this is said repeatedly in the Liber Chaotica which is our best in universe canon understanding of how the forces of chaos function.